An amusement article for a domestic animal comprising an outer textile
casing defining a shape in the form of a small article which can be
carried by a domestic animal, an inner filling, and a microbe-inhibiting
agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing and
the inner filling. The toys may be fabricated in various shapes, designs
and styles, e.g., animals, bones, hearts, geometric shapes, etc. A
process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent or property to at least
one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling is provided.
Application methods include spraying, dipping, brushing, and rolling the
microbe-inhibiting agent or property onto at least one of the outer
textile casing and the inner filling.