Independently Evaluated
CPS Safer ChoiceEmpowering pet owners with clear, data-backed guidance to help them avoid hazardous products.
Independently Evaluated
CPS Safer ChoiceEmpowering pet owners with clear, data-backed guidance to help them avoid hazardous products.
Introducing the CPS Safer Choice Program
Center for Pet Safety’s Safer Choice™ program fills a critical gap in consumer protection where no independent safety standards currently exist. This initiative will save pets’ lives, prevent avoidable injuries, and reduce costly veterinary bills by guiding families toward safer pet products.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
CPS Safer Choice empowers pet owners with clear, data-backed guidance to help them avoid hazardous products. The program will make an immediate impact in high risk categories, like pet toys, where injuries and fatalities are common and preventable.
WHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS
Pet toys are among the manufactured products most often linked to pet injury and death in reports to our organization, a prime example of the need for independent safety standards. The CPS Safer Choice program will directly address this urgent need.
THE PET TOYS REPORT
Pet owners are reporting the same heartbreaking story to us, again and again. See what CPS uncovered — and how to protect your pet before it’s too late.
For Pet Owners
The CPS Safer Choice List
Check out the CPS Safer Choice list to find independently reviewed products that reduce risk to your pets. Data driven. No guesswork. Just safer choices for the pets and people you love.
CPS has collected ample data shared by pet owners to help us define the characteristics of safer pet toys. Center for Pet Safety has developed the CPS Safer Choice product selection based on these criteria.
Look for additional CPS Safer Choice product categories to be added to our website in the near future.
Manufacturers interested in submitting a product for CPS Safer Choice consideration are encouraged to contact us.
Center for Pet Safety (CPS) Safer Choice™ Disclaimers
- The CPS Safer Choice List (“Safer Choice List”) is provided by the Center for Pet Safety (“CPS”) for general educational and informational purposes only. The Safer Choice List is intended to assist pet owners in identifying products that reduce risks to their pets.
- While the selection of products included on the Safer Choice List was developed using data shared by pet owners, “safer choice,” does not mean “risk free.” Every pet has unique behavioral habits and chewing strengths. CPS makes no explicit or implied warranties regarding the safety, durability, or non-toxicity of any product listed on the Safer Choice List for your specific pet.
- CPS strongly recommends that owners always supervise their pet during play, inspect toys daily for wear and tear, and immediately remove damaged items. The ultimate responsibility for pet safety lies with the pet owner and you assume all risk associated with the selection, purchase, and use of the products included on the Safer Choices List.
- Digestible chew products add calories and are not a substitute for a high-quality pet food. Monitor your pet’s diet to avoid excessive caloric intake.
- Digestible products can still be a choking risk.
- Inclusion of a product on the Safer Choice List does not constitute a legal certification or serve as a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Manufacturers may alter materials or production methods at any time without the knowledge of CPS. CPS is not liable for any injuries or damages caused by the use of products featured on the Safer Choices List.
- Links on the Safer Choice List take you to external websites. CPS does not control, review, or guarantee the content, privacy policies, or safety of third-party sites.