Comments on: Choosing Safer Dog Chew Toys

By: Lisa Mitchell

Lisa Mitchell — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:11:08 +0000

My bulldog (with an undershot jaw) had a very distressing incident with a Kong Classic toy where his top teeth and bottom teeth got stuck in the top and bottom hole of the toy and it was stuck fast in his mouth. Thankfully I was there to help him. I would never recommend a Kong toy for breeds with an undershot jaw.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:42:41 +0000

In reply to Caroline Johnson. Hi Caroline – this goes to show that there is no such thing as a truly safe toy. I have seen this, too, even with Kongs, which are probably more durable than most.

By: Caroline Johnson

Caroline Johnson — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:34:54 +0000

We had a kong into which you can stuff a treat. it was one of those tapering ones, like three small michelin men tummies tapering from larger to smaller. well, our new std poodle pup (18 weeks)started to successfully demolish it with his needle teeth, and proceeded to poo out bits of it for two days.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 05:49:38 +0000

In reply to Helena Winter. Hi Helena. Personally I wouldn’t worry about the risk of pancreatitis until it happens. Most Miniature Schnauzers don’t get it, and I wouldn’t make it a big part of the decision on whether or not to feed bones. Perhaps of more importance is to consider bone feeding safety tips which you can find here.

By: Helena Winter

Helena Winter — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:53:04 +0000

Would it be ok to give my 7 month miniature Schnauzer smallesh brisket bones. She seems to handle them but I have heard Schnauzer’s are prone to pancreatic problems

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:01:24 +0000

In reply to Tiffiney. Thanks for the question. Bully sticks seem to be reasonably safe in that we have not seen any problems either with parts getting stuck or gastrointestinal upset.

By: Tiffiney

Tiffiney — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:37:23 +0000

How would you rate Bully sticks? Are they safe for my Chihuahua?