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.
