Abstract: An edible toy for cats is made from a base material made of edible material; and an edible coating for the base material. The base material can be any of hypromellose; an edible, water-soluble polysaccharide; fermented tapioca; fish gelatin, beef gelatin, catnip, valerian root or a combination thereof. The base material is combined with water, an inorganic pH buffer and a metal-ion bonding agent. A coating has flavors such as chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, duck, seafood, freshwater fish, grass, catnip, valerian root, lemon grass, sweet grass or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method of making edible and medicated toys.

Abstract: Mounting tools and methods for using mounting tools are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mounting tool includes a template having a body configured to be releasably attachable to a support medium. The mounting tool further includes a projecting member configured to interface with the body. The projecting member is movable to project at an angle from the body for catching particulates. The projecting member can have several different configurations. For example, the projecting member can be integral with the body. Alternatively, the projecting member can be a discrete component with respect to the body.