Veterinarian Dr. Courtney Andrews, Sudbury.com’s new animal and pets writer, shares some insights on which chew toys are good for dogs and which should be avoided
Let’s set the scene: You are at a BBQ, dogs are running around living their best lives and you are playing Texas horseshoes — you know the game where you toss metal washers into a wooden box with three holes in it?
What they chew is more complicated. Puppies, in particular, need softer toys as they have thinner teeth that break easily. A broken tooth in a puppy can open a channel for bacteria to damage the developing adult tooth. Another common toy for dogs are tennis balls. Easy to find, great for fetch and easy to see even in the snow. They are also potential swallowing hazards if they chew off the fuzz or chew the ball apart. As well, the fuzz on the outside of the ball can be abrasive, like sandpaper, to the gums and teeth particularly as it picks up gravel and dirt from use. They should be switched out frequently.
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