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Worried
that your dog gets bored when you're not around?
Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime
with your pet? There are many toys available at
pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs
of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider
before you buy.
Dog Toys & Small Pieces
Most
dogs love any kind of activity that involves chasing,
capturing and retrieving. This stimulates their
natural retrieving instincts. Balls do the job beautifully,
but make sure they're not poorly made or small enough
for your dog to swallow. A frisbee or a tennis ball
sewn into a sock will send your canine running,
too. Toys with squeakers may appeal to a dog's hunting
instincts, but it is a good idea to avoid products
with small inner parts that your pet could eat.
Chewing on Safe Dog Toys for a Healthy Mouth
Chewing
is all-time favorite canine passtime. It's also
satisfying enough that your dog will probably spend
hours doing it in your absence. It's best to make
sure he chews on an appropriate toy rather than
your furniture. And not only does chewing curtail
boredom, it helps keep your dog's teeth and gums
healthy and plaque-free.
Dog Toys & Treats - Hours of Chewing Fun!
Let
your dog exercise his jaws to his heart's content
with a hard-rubber chew toy. Some of these toys
bounce erratically, which may take your pet by pleasant
surprise and stimulate him to perfect the art of
the chase. Some toys allow you to hide treats within.
The hidden treats will come out during play to keep
your dog's interest. You can also provide your pet
with rawhide chews. Never give your pet wooden chewables
and toys. Wood can splinter into pieces that may
cause ulcers and other digestive problems if swallowed.
And give poultry and pork bones the boot-they, too,
can splinter and cause damage to your dog's teeth
and mouth. Cooked beef marrow bones are acceptable,
and nylon bones are great, too.
Dog
pulls or similar tug-of-war toys such as knotted
ropes are great for two dogs to play together. If
you decide to get in on the game, please exercise
caution. This type of toy is appropriate for your
pet only if he willingly gives it up when you say
the word. ANIMED does not recommend that you
give your pet your old clothing or shoes as toys.
He will probably not restrict himself to these items,
but rather see your offer as an invitation to chew
anything that bears your scent.
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