Dangerous Puppy Toys
They are our pride and joy, we feed and house them as if they were humans, and we buy them toys and treats to show that we love them beyond belief, puppies deserve the best and sometimes providing the best can be tricky. In the pet market there are literally tons of puppy toys that one could buy. Some may be squishy, some may be edible, some chewy, and unfortunately some are absolutely downright dangerous. It is true, that there are various companies that create toys without the dog's health and happiness first in mind, and therefore may skip on the quality of how they are manufactured. Although this may sound completely like a conspiracy to many, an infamous and unfortunate incident that was witnessed by millions around the world was when Gracie, Oprah Winfrey's two year old golden retriever, was killed by choking on a plastic round ball. The truth is that within the puppy market all toys are not necessarily created equal, and furthermore can seriously injure or in some cases kill puppies. Therefore, it is imperative that when looking to buy a new chew toy that you as an owner understand your pet and the toys that you buy.
There are numerous toys for puppies which can be found throughout the site, unfortunately there are also a great amount of toys that are just as bad. One thing that should be taken into great consideration is the size of the puppy, as some balls or toys may be the right size to get stuck or lodged in certain dog's throats.
There are a multitude of different types of toys that should be avoided, but some of the more popular ones that are seen more frequently are tennis balls, tug toys, squeaky, and cat toys, as these can a serious injury or even death. Tennis balls are the right size for big mouthed dogs to choke on, and tug toys promote dominant traits of aggression and anger. Squeaky toys if not properly made or if they go through enough wear and tear can actually be broken and have the squeaky part of the toy lodged into a dogs throat, in which case the only way to remove the piece is through surgery. And finally cat toys which are made for cats can also be dangerous. Just because they are made for animals, does not necessarily mean that they can be used for any animals. Cat toys are often made purposely for cats, as they are not as durable and sometimes can be easily swallowed by larger and even smaller dogs.
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