Is it ok 2 let a puppy chew on hard objects?

Question

I just got a puppy who is 11 wks old and is teething. Im not sure whether or not to let it chew on hard objects like a hanger (plastic) or....more plastic......in case he might chip his tooth...plz tell me.....

Answer 1

You should not let your puppy chew on plastic because sharp pieces can break off. I have a 10 month old puppy who has chewed just about anything she can get her teeth around. I try to make sure she has plenty or rawhides and other chew toys all around the house. She also likes to chew ice cubes, and the vet said that's totally safe. He will get better once he knows what he is allowed to chew on and what he's not. Just keep giving him acceptable chews and taking away the unacceptable stuff. He'll get the message.

Answer 2

One consideration in deciding what to let a puppy chew is what chewing habits the puppy will develop. For example, if you allow the puppy to chew a discarded shoe, the puppy will have no way to distinguish in the future which shoes are acceptable chew toys and which are not. You might consider getting your puppy a few different chew toys from the pet store, and make sure they are safe for puppies. Some items sold for chewing can splinter or break. Ask the staff for help.

Answer 3

Puppies

Answer 4

Only let puppy chew on dog toys. It can break off and then if he swallows the little pieces of the hanger it could choke!

There are some things that he is going to eat regardless of how you try to puppy proof your house, but try to discourage him from chewing on anything that isn't puppy approved!

Answer 5

Well, I would not let him chew on anything that could brake off in large pieces that he could swallow. I would get to your local pet store and pick up some Nylabones or something like that. A hanger is not the best object to chew on.

Answer 6

I would try to keep him from chewing random objects. Plastic could splinter and lodge in his throat. There are so many chew toys you can get. My puppy chewed on the rung of the kitchen chair. She died at age 15 and whenever I look at the chair I think of her.

Answer 7

No you shouldn't let him chew on hard stuff because he might hurt his gums or cut his mouth.

If he is teething I have a very good treat for him. Take a CLEAN washcloth. Run it under water. Then spread peanut butter in the center, wrap it up and freeze. Give it to your puppy. It will be yummy and healthy for him, he'll be easing his pain with the cold cloth, it's NOT messy and he won't hurt his teeth or gums.

Answer 8

You should NEVER let a dog chew on plastic hangers!!!!!! A piece could come out and he could swallow it and once that gets into the stomach, it could wreak havoc on his digestive tract, possibly ripping it open causing internal bleeding. NEVER allow them to chew on something like that they could break apart. bets thing is the puppy Kong and other dog toys. Dog toys should be the ONLY thing you give your puppy to be safe.

Answer 9

no cause letting it chew on objects in the house and not puppy toys is just asking for bad habits later on , such as chewing up something thats important to you. I say get chewy toys made for dogs/puppies, or rawhide treats ( but not to small so that he doesnt choke) . If he starts chewing on something you dont want him to , put on bitter spray, vinegar or tabasco to discourage the chewing.

Answer 10

If you let him chew now, he will chew on them the rest of his life. Purchase him a Nylabone, a hard nylon bone that won't break into dangerous pieces, nor get confused with household items he can't chew on.