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Things that are ingestible are not always digestable!
It has come to our attention that not all consumers consider toys, blankets, pillows used for dogs as potential threats. Toys and items you give your dog and how to view these items are something we want to bring to your attention - this is a serious issue for any pet owner.
The Dog Bowl would like you to consider your pet as a baby. They might chew on and ingest ANYTHING! This includes their plush toy, the squeaker inside the toy, rope from a toy, their dog bowl, blanket, dog bed, parts of the dog bed, your dining chair leg, your jewelry, etc... Well you get the point!
Just because a dog chews on something and plays with it does NOT make it digestible, so if they ingest it it could be harmful, if not fatal.
The solution - simply supervise your pet!
For example, plush toys are fun, but not digestible, so allow your pet to play with this toy while you can supervise the play. When the dog starts to tear up the toy it should be taken away. Repeating the pattern of taking the toy away when your dog gets too rough or destructive will teach him/her to be more gentle.
Their teeth are strong! Dogs are animals & have fangs & teeth made to eat raw bones! Nothing that is on the market "made for dogs" can prove to be safe if NOT supervised by you the owner & guardian of your pet. They can choke or digest anything - the good part about supervising is you can be there to prevent your dog from "going to far" and stop them from doing something potentially hazardous.
Treat your dog as if he/she were a child they need guidance and supervision from you. Your pet explores with their mouth. And without you to guide them anything goes!
Click here to read further about known toxins you might be feeding your dog and didn't even know!
The Dog Bowl would like you to consider your pet as a baby. They might chew on and ingest ANYTHING! This includes their plush toy, the squeaker inside the toy, rope from a toy, their dog bowl, blanket, dog bed, parts of the dog bed, your dining chair leg, your jewelry, etc... Well you get the point!
Just because a dog chews on something and plays with it does NOT make it digestible, so if they ingest it it could be harmful, if not fatal.
The solution - simply supervise your pet!
For example, plush toys are fun, but not digestible, so allow your pet to play with this toy while you can supervise the play. When the dog starts to tear up the toy it should be taken away. Repeating the pattern of taking the toy away when your dog gets too rough or destructive will teach him/her to be more gentle.
Their teeth are strong! Dogs are animals & have fangs & teeth made to eat raw bones! Nothing that is on the market "made for dogs" can prove to be safe if NOT supervised by you the owner & guardian of your pet. They can choke or digest anything - the good part about supervising is you can be there to prevent your dog from "going to far" and stop them from doing something potentially hazardous.
Treat your dog as if he/she were a child they need guidance and supervision from you. Your pet explores with their mouth. And without you to guide them anything goes!
Click here to read further about known toxins you might be feeding your dog and didn't even know!
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