If you are a dog lover, you must already have heard about dog chew toys. Chew toys can help keep your puppy from chewing your property, protect him from ingesting harmful objects, ease boredom and contribute to teeth and gum health. Not all chew toys, however, will do for your pet. Here are some tips you might like to read to help you choose the right toy product.

Get The Correct Size

Dogs do not come in one size. The chew toy that you pick should be just right for the size of your pet. If the product is too big, your dog may not like to play with it at all. On the other hand, if the toy is too small, he might accidentally swallow it and choke on it. You really should know about your dog's breed and size well to get the appropriate toy size. Many reputable chew toy manufacturers will have clear warnings on their labels to help you decide on whether a toy is appropriate for your pet.

Make Sure the Toy is Safe

Apart from the size, you also need to make sure that the toy is neither too hard nor too soft. Hard texture may damage the teeth of your dog while excessively soft toys might lead to accidental ingestion of torn or chipped parts. You also need to avoid toys with small beads, buttons, strings, wire, bells and fake fur. Chances are you puppy will swallow all these small pieces, which in turn will result in choking, mouth wounds and even damage to the intestines and constipation.

Keep A Variety Of Toys

I am not encouraging you to keep a full box of dog chew toys, but it is a good idea to have several varieties so that you can rotate them and your pet will not easily get bored. You may also like to occasionally give your puppy toys with edible treats in them to encourage him to play with these toys.

Always Watch Out When Your Dog Is Playing His Toy

Treat you dog like a baby, and always always keep an eye out while he is at play. This will enable you to respond faster in case an unexpected accident suddenly takes place.

You also have to keep an eye at the toys. Even the sturdiest toys have a limit to their lifespan. Periodically inspect your dog's toys and look for signs of wear and tear. Damages to the toy might already be a sign that you may have to replace it. Otherwise you could put your dog's health and life at risk.

Seeking Advice From Your Veterinarian

Your veterinarian should be the first person you turn to for advice in case you are not certain about the choice of a dog toy. In fact, many veterinarian can give you very good recommendations about brands or retailers.

As you can see, in selecting dog chew toys, we should never sacrifice safety for fun. In the end, giving him toys is our way to show our love and affection. Because of the love, we want our pets to be both happy and healthy.

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Written by Kim Fleming using tags: dog chew toys, dog toys, Dogs, family, Pets