Harmful Things Your Dog Shouldn’t Chew

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Dog Crazy Newsletter Friday October 09, 2009     Harmful Things Your Dog Shouldn't Chew Hi Readers, Chewing is often a perfectly normal behavior among our beloved canine friends, but there are certain items that just aren't made for chewing ... some are off limits because they are our personal belongings and we don't want them to be destroyed, but some items are off limits because they can be harmful to the dog. Protect your dog from chewing dangers both outside and inside the home.    Here's a list of things you should prevent your dog from chewing on: Items that can grind away his teeth Rocks Wires Recreational balls meant for people Any chew item that cannot bend Items that can cause splinters Wooden sticks & toys Cooked & uncooked bones Items that can easily be swallowed whole and block the intestinal tract Clothing, socks, gloves Washcloths String and ribbon Rubber bands Children's toys (Legos, dolls, etc.) Toys meant for other pets (Cats, hamsters, etc.) Toys that are too small or toys that are inappropriate for the dog's size Items with small/dangerous pieces that can be chewed off & ingested Shoes Slippers Handbags Items that can release toxins or items preserved with poisonous arsenic Cheap plastic toys The best thing your dog CAN play with is a durable toy made especially for dogs.  One of the toughest toys I've come across is the Tuffy Ultimate Ring Toy - made with 2 layers of industrial strength luggage material and soft fleece on the outside, all sewn together with triple stitching.  I love it and so do many other vets. It's great to use interactively with your dog, like a Frisbee.  And because it has soft edges, it won't hurt your dog's gums when he bites it.  It can even float, so it can be used on land or water.  No toy is indestructible, but this one is really tough!  Check it out: The Tuffy Ultimate Ring Toy Until next time, Dr. Jon P.S.  PetProductAdvisor.com is currently offering a really good deal on this toy.  I suggest checking it out on their website.  But hurry ... their products sell out fast!  Go to:  www.petproductadvisor.com/tuffy-ring-toy-red.aspx P.P.S. - I'm always curious about what you think, so please take a moment and answer today's poll. 1. What things are most important to you in a pet insurance provider? Check all that apply. Choice of Plans Coverage Reputation Cost Simplicity Transparency If you do not receive a confirmation page after clicking submit, please click here. TODAY'S SPECIAL SAVINGS OFFER TODAY'S PET TIP Cocoa Mulch Mulch is commonly used in landscaping. Most types of mulch are safe, however, cocoa bean mulch is toxic. The cocoa bean produces beautiful dark mulch that has the aroma of chocolate. Unfortunately, this type of mulch is dangerous because of the by-products of the cocoa shells. When ingested, dogs can show severe signs of chocolate toxicity. If you have dogs, especially one that likes to "eat things", consider other type of safer mulch in your landscaping plans. © Copyright 1999-2009Intelligent Content Corp., All Rights Reserved petplace.com | 20283 State Road 7, Suite 400 | Boca Raton | FL | 33498

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