what kind of toys can dogs chew on?

Question

Can dogs chew on stuffed animals if they don't ruin them? what other things around the house(not at a store) can dogs chew on?

My dog is 4 yo and she is really calm she hasn't ruined any thing I have given her she just chws on it because I guess it feels good on her teeth

Answer 1

I would recommend rubber toys, bones, or those rope-like toys.

NOT stuffed animals because they will usually ALWAYS ruin them. I wouldn't recommend anything that is stuffed like pillows, blankets, or... stuffed animals.

Answer 2

Depending on what size your dog is there are different kind of toys you could get. My dog is med/lrg. so I usually get her plastic or rubber toys that can withstand a lot of rigorous chewing. I gave her stuffed animals when she was a baby but she went through them in minutes, so that taught me not to get her stuffed animals. If you have a small dog any toy would work since they are not as rough on chewing and playing with their toys.
It's okay if they chew on the stuffed animal just make sure they don't swallow it. But if they do it'll just come out of their stool in the exact form they took it in.

I gave my dog my old mini soccer ball. You could get mini balls that are soft and squeky at the pet store for about a dollar.

Answer 3

It really depends on the size of the dog. A small dog or puppy can do fine with small stuffed animals, or a larger stuffed animal for a larger dog.

One of the best thing is some knotted up old socks. Tie them together, They're strong, make great tug-of-war games that you can play with your dog.

An old frisbee will become a beloved toy. Old shoes, or flip flops are good too, however, watch this one, as you don't want them to start seeing ALL shoes as toys!

Whatever you use, go out with your dog, throw the 'toy', and play with it, and the dog will associate the 'toy' with you, and with fun!

Answer 4

Elizabeth,

As a pet dental hygienist, I would steer you well away from anything hard - like hard rubber, plastic, or tennis balls. People do not realize that dogs, as humans, have pretty fragile enamel on their teeth and they are subject to wearing down, even chipping. This can be painful as nerve exposure can occur when this happens. I've seen this so many times, I can't even tell you! It's better you give him soft chews that are digestible, like jerky treats. He can live without chewing on things. It's better to keep his teeth healthy - chew toys will NOT do this, they will only ruin his teeth. Greenies are also great - as well as digestible.

Answer 5

The best thing you can do for your dog is get him some hard chew toys from the pet shop. The stuffing in those soft toys can cause the dog to gag.

Answer 6

Your dog can chew on anything that won't be harmful to him i.e. nothing they can choke on, toxic, etc. But keep in mind that it is unfair for you to expect your dog to know the difference between an old sock he can chew on and a new sock you don't want him to chew on. Dogs have the reasoning capabilities of a toddler, so if you don't want yours to chew on your shoes, don't let them chew on shoes at any time, ever.

It's also important to be 100% consistent in keeping items you don't want your dog to chew out of it's reach, especially while you're training.

Also, dogs get bored easily so switch up their toys from time to time. It keeps them feeling new when they're really not. My puppy loves it when I stuff a Kong (or if you have something around that is safe and stuffable) with canned dog food and freeze it before giving it to him. The challenge of gettng every bit of food out of the toy keeps him busy for hours.

Answer 7

If a dog chews on a stuffed animal it pretty much will ruin it.

I recomend small toys that it can fit in its mouth but at the same time make sure it won't choke. If they are too small, it may choke.

Answer 8

Stuffed animals are ok, but make sure he doesn't chew off any small pieces like eyes, nose or buttons. My dog LOVES tennis balls. She'll occassionally chew on empty 2 liter bottles. She loves the noise & to chase them.

Answer 9

my 2 year old yorkie does the same thing on soft dog toys until i discovered kong. It really depends on the preference of your dog and the toys they have been playing with since their puppy days. I would keep away the soft toys and leave the dog with the balls/kongs and play it with the dog to see if there are any improvements.

Answer 10

Cooked beef bones are the very best "toy" a dog can chew on.