As you know, all dogs love to chew on something. This is perfectly understandable, natural behavior. Trying objects on the tooth, the puppy learns the world. An adult animal - entertains itself in its free time. It's annoying when the subject of nibbling is things that are expensive for the owner. To avoid unwanted behavior, you should offer your pet chew toys.
You can not only chew
Having a nibbling toy option is a pretty good idea. Moreover, such a toy has a lot of functions. It can be used:
In the pet store, there are such accessories of various shapes and sizes: balls, sticks, bones, rings. Often toys have a ribbed surface, hard fibers or brushes. So the teeth are cleaned of plaque more effectively.
Rules for the selection of chewing toys
When buying, there are a number of special points that the owner should pay attention to. It should be controlled that the toy is made of quality materials, has a lasting color and does not have a sharp, chemical smell, it does not have small particles that are easy to bite off and swallow. It is better to buy toys made of latex, rubber or vinyl - they are elastic, not hard, and withstand the pressure of the dog's teeth. Often the toys have an intense, tasty aroma of meat or cheese. Thus, the animal is very attracted.
Is there a difference between chew toys?
It would seem that a toy and all. But in fact there is a significant difference between the options.
Choose according to age and degree of rigidity:
It is also important to choose according to the size of the dog. Small toys should not be offered to large dogs, they may accidentally swallow them while playing.
Chewing toys are so much fun and exciting. Choose without hesitation and your pet will be grateful!