My chihuahua loves to play with feather dusters or the cat's feathery toy's is this normal if he likes the kitty toys better than the doggy toy's? Is it OK for him to play with feathery stuff?
2006-08-30 20:10:03 · 11 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is very normal, but not safe for him..the feathers can cause digestive problems, and can also get caught in his throat..I think most dogs love to play with feathers, but they are not safe for tiny dogs..Chihuahuas are known for having tracheal problems, and feathers could be risky to the tender trachea.
2006-08-30 21:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as nothing breaks off the toy to choke him, it's fine. My chihuahua can only fit cat-sized toys in her mouth, so she prefers to play with them. I took her to the dog park at the humane society today, and even the toys in the "small dog" side are too big for her. Also, she likes to make her own toys out of things that she finds in the house. Of course, I have to discourage her from chewing on my pantyhose, but she has a couple of old belts that she loves to play tug-of-war with. Wouldn't it be great if someone would make really small sized dog toys for our dogs to play with??
2006-08-30 20:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kapaa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller dog love to play with cat toys, just be careful that she doesn't break off any of the feathers and ingest them; that could be dangerous. My Pom loves to hide her four kitty sisters toys, and play with them. It is entirely comical to watch her push the toys as far as she can under a piece of furniture, especially when she ends up making little huffing noises; shes working so hard; and I look over to see what she's doing and all you can see is her butt in the air, with the little plume tail in the air wavy back and forth. Sometimes she will be playing with one of her own toys and one or two if the cats will bring one of their toys to her for her to play with. She likes all the little play mice and will toss them around, but she gets the strangest look on her face if they bring her one of the little balls that is made out of a crinkly shiny material, it is a bit sharp to the touch. She will generally pick that one up in her mouth and try to bite on it a bit, and then she gets this real puzzled look on her face and spits it out. Most of the doggy toys are probably too big for your chihuahua, so he feels comfortable and dominating with the cat toys. Have fun with your little guy, he sounds like a cutie. Have a good night!
2006-08-30 20:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only 4 months old...i have a 2 year old chihuahua and it was into All kinds of stuff...No its not ok to let it play with cat toys...well feathered ones it could choke. Encourage it to play with dog toys..but your dog is normal..just young it will grow out of it
2006-08-30 20:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by GirlieGurl789 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My chum (no matter if someone haha) has a similar difficulty. He had an harm to his boom plate quicker or later as a toddler. Your boom plate comes to a decision how lengthy your limbs improve. So now one in all his legs is about 2 inches shorter than the different. He has to positioned on a develop in his shoe and nonetheless limps. perhaps you ought to get little pup boots on your dogs and positioned slightly more beneficial in the bottom of one in all them to even the dimensions up. i don't think of there is any thanks to fix it, yet she will have the capacity to be fantastic.
2016-11-23 15:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thats normal my dog does the same my dog is so small i cant really find anything else but cat toy's for her to play with i asked my vet he said it was fine just make sure u dont let the dog have anything with cat nip in it.
2006-08-30 20:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by gangstergirl9000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id have to say this is normal my 5 year old pug LOVES to play w my cats feather fishing pole!! Its fine for them to play w it as long as you dont mind buying new ones often as they will chew up the feathers & tear them off!!! my pug LOVES to eat em!!!
2006-08-30 20:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal. He will probably start trying to eat the feathers tho.
2006-08-30 20:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah im sure its normal he is a small dog and the toys are small seems to make sense, good luck
2006-08-30 20:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by redlasvegas81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine likes to rip my shower curtain off the rings and tear up rolls of toilet paper, I wish he had a feather fetish, I'd be sooooooooo lucky...
2006-08-30 20:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by Ladeebug71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋