Throw Out These Pet Toys Now, Here’s Why
Doctor’s Advice
“As a veterinarian who sees sick patients from toys, treats, and foods that aren’t necessarily the safest for them, I feel it is my job to go above and beyond and give pet owners the information they need to make informed purchases to prevent these mishaps.” said veterinary physician, Dr. Finn.
Surprisingly, there are many toys that seem okay but are actually very bad for your pet. Here’s the vet’s advice…
Toys Containing Bells
This style of toy is popular for both dogs and cats alike. When bells are sewn inside a toy, the dog or cat will shake the toy to make the bell ring and although they’ll have fun playing, this design isn’t a good idea.
They’ll attempt to chew the toy up in order to get to the noisy little bell inside. Which means, this toy is definitely a choking hazard and could become lodged somewhere in the digestive tract leading to intestinal blockages. So, best stay away!
Chew Toys With A Hole
Athough they may seem harmless, dogs have lost their lives because of these types of toys! These toys can create a suction in your dogs throat and change shape which make them nearly impossible for you to remove, let alone for your dog to do remove it.
These toys are so dangerous that they should be strictly avoided. Just like this toy…
Latex Toys
Latex is a popular material used for making a number of different pet toys. But just like people, dogs can also have an allergic reaction to latex.
This is what you need to look out for:
Their skin will become covered with a rash that may blister and weep and they may have hair loss. So, make sure to check the toy labels to find out what kind of materials are used to make it.
Pull Toys
Dr. Finn says that pull toys are never a good choice for a dog toy. There are three major problems associated with these toys.
The first is that these toys may make dogs accidentally bite their owners as they play too seriously to pull the toy away from them. The second issue is that owners often give up pulling and let the dog have the toy.
This teaches your dog to think that he can become dominant over you and may result in disobedience.
Lastly, pull toys can damage your dog’s teeth in rough play and present a choking hazard as your dog will likely chew the string or cord off the toy and swallow it.