Should I Give My Dog Toys?
Toys provide dogs with mental stimulation and exercise. They can keep your dog occupied while your away.
Give your dog toys made especially for dogs. Toys made for children or other animals can be dangerous for your dog.
Give your dog toys that are the appropriate size for him. A dog can choke on balls or toys that are too small.
Avoid giving your dog sticks, wooden toys and cooked bones. They can splinter, causing damage to the dog's teeth and mouth. They can cause choking, vomiting, ulcers and intestinal perforation.
Don't allow your dog to chew towels, socks, shoes etc. They can be swallowed and cause intestinal obstructions.
Avoid giving your dog toys with small parts, with squeaky mechanisms or made of soft latex. They could cause your dog to choke and/or intestinal obstruction.
Don't allow your dog to chew rocks. In addition to damaging the mouth and teeth, rocks can also block the intestines if swallowed.
Buy only high quality, 100 percent rawhide chews from a reputable pet supply store. Inexpensive rawhide may be preserved with arsenic, which is toxic to your pet.
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