Abstract: A pet toy having a substructure and a resilient material bonded to at least a portion of the substructure, wherein the resilient material defines a bite zone sized to accept at least a portion of an animal jaw. Further, the substructure may include an interior circumference, an exterior circumference, and at least one rib joining the interior circumference to the exterior circumference. The interior circumference, exterior circumference, and at least one rib at least may partially define the bite zone, and the bite zone may be at least partially covered by the resilient material. The embodiment may be disc-shaped.

Abstract: A treat-dispensing toy for pets. The embodiment may dispense a substance, such as a treat, when a pet interacts with the embodiment. The embodiment may include a body; an interior chamber defined within the body; a first planar surface formed within the interior chamber; an opening formed in the body and communicating with the interior chamber; wherein the interior chamber is adapted to hold the substance; and the opening is adapted to pass the substance to the interior chamber. Further, the embodiment may include a passage extending from the opening to the interior chamber, the passage at least partially defined by the first planar surface. The embodiment may also include a second planar surface formed within the interior chamber; and a second opening formed in the body and communicating with the interior chamber.