COCOS JOURNAL

Natural dog and cat toys alongside a landfill, exploring pet product waste and sustainable materials in South Africa
The other side of play
South Africa has a growing waste challenge, and pet products are part of the conversation. Explore why the materials we choose for our pets matter — from natural materials and... Read more...
Dog relaxing at home with a natural woven toy
Creating a More Enriching Home for Dogs & Cats
How thoughtful spaces and small changes can create more opportunities for curiosity, exploration and everyday enrichment. Read more...
Two dogs playing together outdoors with a natural toy
The importance of play: why pets need time to be pets
Why play is about more than exercise — and why making time for it matters. Read more...
What is pet enrichment and why does it matter?
What is pet enrichment and why does it matter?
Understanding why enrichment matters and how it helps pets express the behaviours that come naturally to them. Read more...
Cat playing with natural coconut coir enrichment toy
Understanding your cats natural instincts
Explore the natural instincts behind stalking, chasing, pouncing and play, and how thoughtful enrichment can give cats opportunities to express them. Read more...
Dog chewing natural coffee wood chew toy
Why chewing is a natural instinct?
Discover why chewing is a natural behaviour for dogs, how it supports exploration and engagement, and why thoughtful enrichment gives them an appropriate outlet. Read more...
Natural coffee wood and coconut coir materials
Why Natural Materials Matter
Why natural materials matter to us — from the way dogs and cats experience texture and movement to how we think about materials, their origins and what happens at the... Read more...