If you own a puppy, offering them proper chew toys can keep them from chewing up furniture and chewing off other objects around your home. Be wary when selecting something too large; too large of a toy may become unwieldy to them and a potential choking hazard.
Kong has designed this soft, bouncy toy with soft nubs that massage sore gums while scraping loose plaque for optimal dental health. It can even be stuffed with treats!
Contents
1. They Keep Your Furniture Safe
Puppies can get bored while teething, so chew toys provide the perfect way to keep them entertained and off of your furniture. Sturdy enough for strong puppy jaws, these toys also come in fun shapes which make for enjoyable tug-of-war games or can even be thrown through the air!
This rope toy features a unique texture to soothe sore gums while simultaneously encouraging active chewing. Pet parents love its durability and easy cleanup!
Non-edible chew toys offer a safe solution for aggressive chewers as they make it more difficult for dogs to break off and swallow sections that could potentially cause intestinal blockage. This X-shaped toy features tough nubs and grooves to ensure maximum durability but is soft enough for pups up to 25 pounds.
2. They Help Clean Your Pup’s Teeth
Many chew toys contain bristles with breath-freshening properties to scrape plaque and tartar from your pup’s teeth as they chew. Although these toys can make for great additions to any dental hygiene regimen, they should never take the place of professional dental cleanings or brushing.
Quest recommends selecting a durable nylon chew toy that fits perfectly within your puppy’s mouth size, as toys that are too hard can fracture teeth and pose a choking hazard.
Nylabone offers this ring-shaped chew toy in multiple flavors like bacon and maple wood to keep your pup entertained, providing various textures to keep him or her engaged and hold their attention. Plus, these durable nylon bones make great tug-of-war games! These puppies’ chew toys are safe for pets up to 30 pounds.
3. They Help Keep Your Pup’s Mouth Healthy
Chew toys contain an abrasive surface to scrape away plaque and tartar build-up on your puppy’s teeth, helping freshen his breath by producing more saliva drool and creating fresher breath for him.
Avoid giving puppies toys with sharp edges, ridges, or spikes as these could harm their gums and become detached from the toy and become dangerous hazards for choking hazards. Puppies could choke on small parts that break off as part of their plaything and become detached from it altogether.
Benebone chews are specially made to meet the needs of puppies. One is designed as a soft teething pacifier while another features real bacon flavor for maximum chewing pleasure. Made of tough pet-safe nylon material that stands up well against powerful chewers like Nero’s vigorous biting and nibbling action, they prove themselves as reliable chews that won’t break under pressure from powerful jaws or energetic nibbling!
4. They Keep Your Pup’s Teeth Clean
Puppies experience sore gums while their teeth erupt, and to help ease their discomfort they often seek comfort by chewing on something safe such as shoes, furniture corners or TV remote controls. Make sure you provide appropriate chew toys so they focus their chewing efforts elsewhere – something shoes, furniture corners or TV remote controls may do not.
Avoid natural bones that are too hard and could chip young pups’ teeth, instead opt for ones with grooves, ridges or nubs to scrape away tartar build-up from their mouth and prevent plaque and tartar formation.
These rubber toys are soft enough for puppies with sensitive mouths to use safely and feature playful designs like gift boxes, teddy bears and cupcakes. Some also double up as interactive puzzles to promote brain development in your pup. You can fill them up with food like kibble, wet food treats or yogurt for extended playtime – and they’re easy to clean too!
5. They Keep Your Pup’s Teeth Clean
Teething phase of puppyhood is an essential opportunity for dogs to chew properly, with chew toys providing essential relief to both gums and teeth, preventing potential harm and tooth damage.
Choose a toy based on your puppy’s size and jaw strength; something too small could break in their mouth or be swallowed, while something too hard could harm their teeth or lead to breakages.
Dogs that chew on hard objects such as bones and antlers risk breaking their teeth, so Quest advises opting for toys made of softer materials like Orbee-Tuff that’s free from BPA and phthalates, such as this chew toy with textured surface to encourage nibbling, as well as hold treats to make chewing more rewarding for puppies like our tester, Nero! Our tester loved it!
