Can Kubikly make a toy that is safe for dogs?

It cannot judge safety. It helps you design the form; chew resistance and safety are established by testing real samples, ideally with a manufacturer experienced in pet products.

Can I design for both cats and dogs?

Make one concept and a described variant for the other animal, since size, height and the way they eat differ. Each variant is saved as a version you can switch to and compare.

Can I make a sample to try with my own pet?

You can 3D print an STL form study (4 credits, in millimetres) to check size and height. Do not leave a printed part with an animal: printed plastic can break into sharp pieces when chewed and is hard to clean.

Is my idea kept private?

Yes. Ideas, sketches and designs are private to your account, nothing is published or used as an example without your permission, and a share link is optional.

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Design a pet product concept in 3D

Pet products are tested by animals that chew, push, scratch and drool, and bought by people who have to wash them. Kubikly turns a pet product idea into a 3D concept and a brief, so you can settle the form and the open questions before anyone makes a sample a dog can destroy.

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Ideas you could start with

“A slow-feeder bowl for large dogs with a ridged maze that is easy to rinse”
“A raised cat bowl tilted towards the cat, on a wide base that does not slide”
“A water bottle for dog walks with a fold-down drinking tray”
“A treat puzzle for medium dogs with no small parts that can come off”
“A litter scoop that stands upright in its own holder”

Assume everything will be chewed

No material is chew-proof, so design for the chewer you expect. Avoid small parts that could come off and be swallowed, thin edges a jaw can get purchase on, and gaps where a tooth or claw can catch. Size toys to the animal: a toy that fits entirely inside a large dog's mouth can become a choking risk. Soft rubber, hard nylon and fabric each fail in different ways, which a manufacturer of pet products will know from their own testing.

Stable, washable, sensible

Stability: bowls get pushed across the floor and tipped by paws. A wide base and a low centre of weight help, and a non-slip ring underneath or a weighted base helps more.
Washing: owners rinse bowls every day. Smooth inner surfaces, no deep crevices, parts that come apart and materials that can go in a dishwasher make the difference. Stainless steel and ceramic are common for bowls for this reason.
Height and angle: raised and tilted feeders should be sized to the animal, so say which breeds or weights you mean.
Food and water contact: bowls and feeders touch food, so the same material questions as kitchenware apply. Ask suppliers for food-contact declarations.

From idea to pet product concept in Kubikly

Choose Describe it, or Improve a product with a photo of the bowl or toy you want to do better.
Set the kind of product to Pet product and say which animal and size: “for dogs of 20 to 35 kg”, “for indoor cats”.
Say how it will be cleaned and what it must survive: “goes in the dishwasher”, “for heavy chewers”.
Adjust by talking: “make the base 2 cm wider”, “lower the rim at the front”.
Describe a variant for a second size, such as “a small-dog version”, and compare the two.
Render an In use shot, then print the presentation page with its open questions for a manufacturer.

What the concept will not tell you

It does no chew testing, strength analysis or safety testing, and it carries no certification. Materials in the brief are suggestions with reasons, not a statement that a material is safe for animals. Mechanisms in puzzle toys, such as sliding lids or turning layers, are shown as parts, not engineered. Before you sell, test real samples with animals under supervision, and check the rules that apply to pet products and food-contact materials where you plan to sell.

Frequently asked

Can Kubikly make a toy that is safe for dogs?: It cannot judge safety. It helps you design the form; chew resistance and safety are established by testing real samples, ideally with a manufacturer experienced in pet products.
Can I design for both cats and dogs?: Make one concept and a described variant for the other animal, since size, height and the way they eat differ. Each variant is saved as a version you can switch to and compare.
Can I make a sample to try with my own pet?: You can 3D print an STL form study (4 credits, in millimetres) to check size and height. Do not leave a printed part with an animal: printed plastic can break into sharp pieces when chewed and is hard to clean.
Is my idea kept private?: Yes. Ideas, sketches and designs are private to your account, nothing is published or used as an example without your permission, and a share link is optional.