2007-03-09 02:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by majic44 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A golf ball is made up of mostly plastic and rubber materials. A two-piece ball consists of a solid rubber core with a durable thermoplastic (ionomer resin) cover. The rubber starts out as a hard block, which must be heated and pressed to form a sphere.
The three-piece ball consists of a smaller solid rubber or liquid-filled center with rubber thread wound around it under tension, and an ionomer or balata rubber cover.
During the 1970s the interior of the ball improved further, thanks to a material called polybutadiene, a petroleum-based polymer. Though this material produced more bounce it was also too soft. Research at Spalding determined that zinc strengthened the material. This reinforced polybutadiene soon became widely used by the rest of the manufacturers.
Sorry...I wouldn't want your dog to eat any of those chemicals.
2007-03-09 03:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,the golf ball has chemical compounds inside that are toxic. Not too mention what would happen if a piece became stuck or tore into his intestines.
If he likes to chew, go and buy him a raw cow's hoof, knuckle, or a raw turkey neck. This will give him the chew satisfaction as well as a nutritional supplement.
2007-03-09 10:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tracey A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the size of your dog, but I wouldn't recommend it. Golf balls are slippery when they are wet and it could easily slip down his throat. It's just not a good idea all the way around.
2007-03-09 11:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fine as long as they do not crack or start to chip away at it. Than the little pieces could get swallowed and cause some internal problems. Take it away if this happens and get him new one. Don't let him chew it unsupervised. If it gets caught in his throat and you are not there it could get really ugly really fast.
2007-03-09 10:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by puggylover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the golf balls have center that are toxic to dogs. Get him a tennis ball, they are cheep.
2007-03-09 10:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF is a little dog that couldn't really bit into it thewn its ok but if its a LARGE dog then he could bit of a larage peice and then it might get stuck down in his throut =((((
2007-03-09 10:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by dueceyourface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's ok with Mr. Golf.
2007-03-09 10:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by jjayferg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog dose too but he is a lil guy, so i would suppose its fine unless he cracks it oipen or is too big and can swallow it.
2007-03-09 10:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-09 10:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by KEIAN KARL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋