Basics Of Dog Chew Toys For Heavy Chewers

By Tammie Caldwell


Chew toy is a given type of toy that are meant to be chewed by animals. Puppies and grown dogs are the major animals for which these items are designed. However, other animals such as rabbits, rodents, and birds can also chew these commodities. The size of the item should be chosen depending on the type and size of the animal. There are dog chew toys for heavy chewers and light chewers.

The animal in question determines the kind of toy to be used. However, these products serve many purposes. They provide to stimulate and relieve animals from stress or boredom. During teething in puppies, these products can be very helpful in relieving pain through gnawing. Gnawing activity causes the feel-good chemicals to be released from the brain hence relieving pain.

These items play an important role in the lives of animals. They are believed to lead to happy and healthy animals in addition to serving as a source of entertainment. Animals are kept busy and entertained as they gnaw and play with the toy. The end result is a relaxed and anxiety-free animal. Small animals are also kept busy from chewing on other valuable items. The items also lead to healthy teeth.

There are several types of chew products currently in use. The major types are mineral, wood, paper, and rawhide among others. Rawhide products are made from animal skin. They are most suitable for dogs, although they can be used on any animal except herbivores. Rawhide products cannot be used on herbivores because their digestive system is not meant to digest skin. Small animals and birds take a very long time before they can damage rawhide items.

Wood that is soft and not poisonous is used in making wood toys. The products are usually coated or painted with dyes derived from vegetables. They have bright colors and serve as substitute for natural wood found in the wild by small animals and birds. They help to trim beaks and nails hence avoiding chewing-related issues. One is also saved from having to visit a vet frequently to clip teeth and nails.

Non-toxic and non-bleached paper is used to make paper chewing toys. When compared to other types, paper items are the cheapest as they may be obtained for free in some cases. Their lifespan is short and are only capable of a few hours of stimulation. They perform best on small breeds of animals. Mineral dog chew products are made using animal-safe minerals as suggested by the name of the product. Different flavors are used to give them different scents and tastes.

The size and shape of mineral products are diverse. Those meant for birds are shaped like blocks while those used on rabbits are ice-cream-shaped. Sometimes they may have the shape of a bowl with fluffy minerals placed inside the bowl. They are common in bird cages for keeping nails and beaks trimmed down and healthy.

Finally, rubber products have varying designs, shapes, and sizes. Hollow designs with treats inside are very common designs. The dog is required to work its way into the rubber to reach the treats. As the dog works, it is kept busy and free of boredom.




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