Puppies require plenty of chew time, particularly while teething, so their chew toys need to be safe and sturdy, without splinters or any digestive issues that might affect them.
The ideal chews for puppies should be natural and easily chewable (not rock hard). Look for ones without artificial additives, ingredients and colours and avoid raw bones that pose a potential choking hazard.
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1. Kong Puppy
KONG dog toys are known for being durable and bouncy rubber chew toys that keep pups busy for hours on end. Owners can fill these stuffed KONG toys with all sorts of food or treats to keep their pups occupied!
For puppies, the Kong Puppy toy features soft rubber that’s gentle on developing gums. As chewing can help alleviate teething pain in many dogs, this toy provides an engaging outlet for their behavior – all within safe boundaries!
The Kong Puppy comes in sizes X-small through large. For power chewers, black Kongs may be ideal as they’re constructed of tougher rubber that can withstand more determined bites. Plus, you can always freeze one to add an extra challenge and prolong their chewing enjoyment!
2. Benebone
Benebone dog chew toys are durable nylon toys designed to satisfy puppies’ natural instincts for chewing. Each flavor — peanuts, chicken, pork, fish or maple wood — evokes scent and taste sensations in dogs who find nylabone too aluminum-containing for them. Plus they make an excellent alternative option.
This patented chew toy is constructed of super-strong nylon and irresistible USA-sourced real bacon for an irresistibly tasty experience. The curved design allows dogs to pop one end and start chewing right away, while deep grooves provide satisfying bites. As with any chew toy, supervise chewing closely and replace at the first sign of reasonable wear or tear. Made in USA.
3. Nylabone
Nylabone offers edible chew toys designed specifically to help curb destructive chewing behavior in dogs, while at the same time being safe to consume. However, even these potentially safe options should be carefully monitored.
Be sure to select a chew large enough to prevent choking or swallowing, and inspect it regularly for cracks or splinters – replace any that become harmful as soon as they appear!
Chewing is a natural dog behavior, often relieving boredom, stress and anxiety. By offering appropriate outlets for this behavior you can promote dental health while simultaneously deterring furniture or shoe chewing! By following some safety precautions your puppy can enjoy his Nylabone without risk of injury or illness.
4. Mammoth Rope Chew
Many pet parents choose a rope dog toy with an attached chewable natural item like rawhide bone or antler as the ideal toy for powerful chewers, particularly those whose pets need something they can really get their teeth into. This hybrid toy features chunks of antler attached that will keep them busy while the rope fibers floss teeth while they play, helping prevent destructive chewing in other parts of the home.
Mammoth Pet Products in Mammoth Lakes, California offers this toy to provide plenty of interactive play value for puppies. Long enough for fetch or tug-of-war between two dogs, its cotton blend rope fibers massage gums in between teeth just like dental floss would. Available in multiple colors and sizes.
5. Icelandic Lamb Horns
Satisfy your dog’s natural urge to chew while supporting dental health with The Horn! Made up of thousands of tiny fibers that act like dental floss and help reduce tartar and plaque build-up, these all-natural chews sourced ethically from free-range Icelandic lambs are packed full of calcium and protein; plus their composition features Keratin (used to build hooves, feathers, nails) making it a fantastic alternative to rawhide that contains no fillers, preservatives or supplements!
These nutrient-rich chews are carefully cleaned, boiled and baked according to FDA, USDA, EU and MAST standards and regulations to provide your pet with safe chews.
Always monitor your dog when using this chew, and remove if it becomes small enough for ingestion or develops sharp edges – safety must come first!
