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A pet toy product (T) is provided for holding one or more animal treats (18) wherein the toy has a body member having an outer surface with one or more recesses (13, 14, 16) for removable holding one or more animal treats. The recesses (13, 14, 16) may be of varying depth so that the treats (18) in the deeper recesses (16) are more difficult for the animal to extract than are t he treats in the shallower recesses (13). The recesses (13, 14, 16) may be circular, triangular, irregular, in the form of a groove (20, 22, 24) or any other suitable configuration. The outer surface of the toy may be raised to accommodate the recesses (13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24) or the recesses may extend into the surface. Finally, the pet toy may have a recess forming an opening (54) which extends through the side wall of the pet toy product for receivin g a treat (18). With the structure recited, the pet owner can replenish the treats as often as necessary to maintian the pet's interest in the toy. Different treats can be provided with different nutritional values and taste s. Because some treats will be more difficult for the animal to remove than others, the animal can be kept occupied for several hours before the treats need to be replaced again. The treats (18) may be held in the recesses (13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 54) by friction, adhesive or adhesion.
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