Tips for Choosing Safe, Fun Dog Chews

Opt for tough, sturdy chews made of nylon, rubber, or treated wood that can stand up to serious chewing.  

Durability

Make sure any chews do not splinter or contain toxins and are too big to be choking hazards.

Safety

Choosing chews that engage your dog's interests with flavors, textures, and challenge can prevent boredom.

Appeal

Brushing chews and sterilizing natural bones helps maintain dental hygiene.  

Hygiene 

Even safe chews require monitoring for destruction, consumption or hazardous fragments.  

Supervision

Rotate novel, stimulating chew toys to prevent obsessive chewing of favorites.

Variety 

Some dogs relish chewing raw hides, hooves, antlers or sterilized bones under close watch.

Natural Chews

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