Plant fibers
Also appears on labels as: hemp, raffia, jute, jute cord, coconut fiber, coir
Fibers from plant stems and leaves: hemp, jute and sisal, raffia from palm leaves, and coir from coconut husks.
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- Where it comes from
- Retted or stripped from the plant, dried, then spun, woven or used loose as a stuffing.
- Why it's in the product
- Rope, woven covers and stuffing in toys.
- Safety and toxicity
- Plant fibers, not polymers, so they shed no microplastic. The risk is mechanical: swallowed strands of any rope or cord can bunch in the gut, which is why string toys are a known hazard for cats.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Supervise play with rope and fiber toys and throw them away once they fray.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 3 scored products
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