Safe Toys for Dogs

By Nancy Settecasi

All dogs love to chew on their favorite toy or bone. The following are recommended as safe toys for dogs:

• Nylabones (the Knot): most recommended for busy chewers
• Hard rubber balls and tennis balls: for playtime
• Treat toys (the Kong): hide his favorite treat inside
• The Galileo bone: for tough chewers
• Vinyl and latex toys: for smaller dogs
• Rope toys and hard rubber bones: for average chewing
• You can also try: Triple Crown Everlasting Treat Ball

When choosing a toy for your dog, avoid the following:

• Wooden toys (which may splinter)
• Chicken and turkey bones, pork bones, fish bones and certain beef bones which may splinter and become a choking hazard
• Clothing
• Squeaky toys
• Baby toys or stuffed animals
• Balls which are too small
• Rawhide (with supervision)
• A shoe or slipper

There are many household items that can be dangerous to your dog. Keep the following items off the floor:

• Plants
• Buttons
• Strings
• Ribbon
• Rubber bands
• Socks
• Pantyhose
• Children's toys
• Pencils or pens
• Markers
• Loose wires

Be smart and educate yourself on which are the safe toys for dogs in order to keep your dog out of harm's way.

About the Author:

Nancy Settecasi, Owner of Happy K-9 Dog Care. Proud Owner of Cookie and Skippy, Cocker Spaniels, Dog Lover.