Tuesday, March 16, 2010

What are the best edible chew "toys" or "treats" for a 3 month old puppy?

My puppy lovvvves to chew on everything esp. since she still has her baby teeth. I was wondering what chew treats are the safest and healthiest for her to chew on without choking on them and etc.?

What are the best edible chew "toys" or "treats" for a 3 month old puppy?
depending on the size of your dog.


puppy kongs as someone mentioned are great,


also raw beef femur bones. dogs love them and the marrow is good for the dog
Reply:Avoid "Greenies" because some dogs have died from those (yet somehow they can still sell them). Also avoid rawhide b/c dogs don't digest it well. My dog loves pedigree dentastix...and they are good for the teeth too, so that is a bonus.
Reply:nylabones are the best..They digest and don't cause stomach problems like raw hides do..You can also buy soap bones and give it those..but make sure they not small she may choke or break the bone off.
Reply:I have a 3 month old chihuahua and i usually get the slightly bigger soft toys with the sqweeker in the middle. He loves that and it is the cutest when he tries to run with it in his mouth! I find that is good and if you buy enough your pup should start to just play with those instead of your shoes... hahah
Reply:Most dogs LOVE pigs ears. They're safe, chewy and tasty. They're really tough too so they'll dull her sharp little baby teeth. It's a lot tastier than your shoes or the couch so it should distract her from chewing bad things. Give her a pig ear, she'll chew it for hours and she'll love you for ever. Not to mention, they don't get soggy and sticky like raw hide. I'd say that's your best bet.
Reply:My dogs love "canine carryouts" which can be found at any Petco nationwide. They're fairly soft so they won't break their little puppy teeth, but chewy as well. My dogs never had any choking problems with them.
Reply:Dentibone for puppies, you can get it at any pet store its a really common thing. and they come in lots of flavors, chicken, beef, bacon, lamb and others! this is a brand i would recommend after working at a pet hospital for 4 years :D
Reply:Two words for you.. Puppy Kong! They're awesome ;)
Reply:My pup loves the Pedigree Dentastix as well. I would definitely recommend those. Raw hides are great as long as you give them in moderation. I used to buy the miniature raw hide bones (you can get them at Wal Mart and they are 100% natural).





Filling a puppy kong with treats and peanut butter (favourite of my dog) is a great idea as well. Keeps them busy for a long time.





Good luck!
Reply:I have not had a problem with rawhide yet. But I prefer to give my dogs more natural things to chew like tracheas, cow/pig/sheep ears, bully sticks, etc. You can get a good idea of what's available here:


http://www.bullysticksonline.com/servlet...


and probably save some $$$. Check eBay too.
Reply:Here's some things that I recommend for chewing outlet:





- Bully sticks are good, and they are fully digestible so they don't cause internal blockages like rawhides can.





- Moo tubes (dried cow trachea) are also a good chewing outlet, although they don't last very long.





- Also, raw meaty bones are excellent for dogs to chew on. (Never cooked bones, as cooked bones can splinter and cause problems for the dog.)





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Here are things I avoid:





- Rawhides aren't good because they aren't digestible, so if the dog swallows a large piece, it can cause an internal blockage.





- I also don't like to use pig-ears because they are high in fat.





- And I avoid hooves because they are very hard and can break the dog's teeth.





- I am not a fan of Greenies. I try to stick to more natural things for my dog. Greenies aren't very digestible, when I gave my dog one that I had got for free, there were still identifiable pieces of Greenie in her excrement, it passed right through her. They caused some problems with blockages in the last couple years, but have since been reformulated to [allegedly] be more water-soluble. It's up to you to decide if you trust them or not.


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Reply:Do not get Greenies because dogs have been reported to have died from them. Also, avoid raw hides and cooked bones because these chip, splinter, and break off in chunks that can get lodged in his throat. I definately recommend the Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit that comes with 3 bones, each a different flavor. You can find them at Target, Petco, or PetSmart. Nylabone has non-edibles and edibles. I forget if they are edible or not but Nylabone is very reputable and the non-edible chews are great for teething puppies. Nylabone non-edibles is what I give my dog and Nylabone is recommended by millions of vets. Also, Puppy Kongs are great for teething puppies. Just fill it with Kong Peanut Butter, Kong Cheese, or other food and your puppy will be entertained for hours with a very strong and very durable (if you get the right size) rubber toy that massages teeth and gums. You can get Kongs and Kong filling at Petco or PetSmart. Both of these products are vet recommended and safe.
Reply:Stuffed Kong with peanut butter and pieces of fruit. Frozen!!


Great treat and helps with teething pains as well.


Above all it's SAFE!!!
Reply:Nylabones are the best! They have edible in all different flavors and non edible! My dog loves them!!
Reply:I have a 7 month old puppy who I have given a couple of different things. Nylabone- they have a couple of different variations of these such as: Healthy Edibles (my puppy loves these). Also try Ziggies from the makers of Kong. Ziggies are made especially for puppies and come in Sm., Med or Lg. My puppy just loves these!!!! I don't recommend any type of rawhide (just from what my vet told me) they tend to splinter.
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