| ext">Every dog owner enjoys shopping for pet toys. | | | | your pet to play with. A common threat is the tennis |
| There are a lot of pet toys with different designs and | | | | ball. Most pet owners like to use tennis balls because |
| of different materials being sold by pet shops today. It | | | | dogs, especially those that like to fetch seem to enjoy |
| is up to the pet owner to know which toys are safe | | | | tennis balls. However, tennis balls can easily be ripped |
| and which toys to avoid. Choosing the right toy is very | | | | apart and when swallowed, they can cause intestinal |
| important, especially because dogs like to chew and | | | | obstruction. It has also been found that the glue used in |
| bite on their toys. | | | | tennis balls can damage the tooth enamels of your |
| Why you should buy your pet a toy | | | | beloved canine. |
| Pet toys are important because dogs need mental | | | | Experts also advise against buying toys that foster |
| stimulation. There are toys designed to fulfill these | | | | aggressiveness in dogs. These include |
| purposes. For example, pet toys designed to reveal a | | | | tug—of-war games, especially if you let your |
| treat after your dog successfully opens them are very | | | | pooch win. This could lead to dominance issues and a |
| popular. Toys that you can use to play games with | | | | very troublesome dog, especially if your dog has an |
| dogs like Frisbees, sticks, and balls are useful in giving | | | | aggressive temperament to begin with. |
| your dog the daily exercise it needs. | | | | Best dog toys |
| Buying pet toys the safe way | | | | For pets that love to swim and play around, aquatic |
| When shopping for pet toys, it is important to consider | | | | dog toys are perfect for them. Frisbees made of |
| several things, among them your dog’s playing | | | | durable and lightweight material is a perfect toy if you |
| habits, the material the toy is made of, the size of your | | | | love to play fetch with your canine companion. There |
| dog, and the games that the toy will be useful in. | | | | are even toys wherein you can play yummy dog food |
| Experts advise that you choose toys made of durable | | | | inside as treats. Aside from yummy treats, you can |
| materials, especially chew toys. It is not good idea to | | | | also place dental treats inside some of the dog toys. |
| buy toys that easily break apart. Don’t buy toys | | | | If you are on a budget, you can always look for dog |
| that are not meant for dogs, such as cat toys. Even | | | | toy sales and discounts. Many pet supply stores offer |
| small dogs can easily tear cat toys apart and easily | | | | clearance sales during certain times of the year. When |
| swallow the toy parts. | | | | shopping online, look for net-based retailers that offer |
| Toys you shouldn’t buy your pet | | | | affordable but durable and non-toxic pet toys. |
| There are a number of toys that you should not allow | | | | |