Just like your kids, your pets not only have the basic needs like food and shelter, but also need your love and care. If you don’t spend time with them, they may feel lonely and isolated. The best way to spend time with your pets is to play with them using pet toys.
As such there are so many types of pet toys on the market and at any online pet shop that sells pet supplies. However, you need to follow certain rules while buying them. Newport, Vermont based pet psychologist, Kim Regan, says that applying a combination of caution and creativity is the key to buy the best toys for a pet. Here are a few tips she shares with our readers to help them out in this important task.
The next important points to consider are the size and texture which should be appropriate for your dog’s size and nature. For example, a ball should be small enough to carry, but should be large enough to be difficult to swallow.
Although a dog is adult, the tiny Yorkshire Terrier has low chances to chew as severely as the big German Shepherd, hence will typically need toys that are more kind when clasped in her smaller jaw.
Also, a too soft toy can get torn into pieces and has a risk to get ingested or choked, leading to gut blockages. If you note signs of damage in your pet’s toys, you should replace them.
The next important points to consider are the size and texture which should be appropriate for your dog’s size and nature. For example, a ball should be small enough to carry, but should be large enough to be difficult to swallow.
Although a dog is adult, the tiny Yorkshire Terrier has low chances to chew as severely as the big German Shepherd, hence will typically need toys that are more kind when clasped in her smaller jaw.
Also, a too soft toy can get torn into pieces and has a risk to get ingested or choked, leading to gut blockages. If you note signs of damage in your pet’s toys, you should replace them.
Age is not a very important factor while choosing pet toys because your dog doesn’t mature the way humans do. However, it should be considered while you look for quality pet supplies for your dog, Kim says.
For example, a three-week old pup still has her baby teeth. Therefore, toys with plush fabrics or soft rubber would be appropriate for her.
During his 3rd to 9th month, your puppy will be teething and hence it’s advisable to avoid hard rubber and make sure to store up. He’ll chew almost everything he gets his paws on; therefore, a good range of chew toys will help you keep him distracted from the ornate coffee table in your living room.
Once your puppy passes the teething phase, she will have a strong jaw and endless energy to play with hard rubber toys, balls and rope pulls.
However, by the age of 7, your senior canine won’t have the same strength in his teeth and jaws. Still it’s essential to give him softer toys to chew on and keep him active such as easy-to-toss balls and sticks. The good news is that at ToysForAPet.com you can get a wide range of options particularly designed for dogs of particular ages, with their size and chewing habits in mind.
Due to the variety of pet toys available, you may get confused about which one to choose to please your puppy. Consider these three types of pet toys that can meet the needs of your pup.
Balls: Choose from plush balls, foam balls, squeaker balls, rubber balls and more, according to the way they bounce and if you have a pool or nighttime routine.
Tug Toys: Most dogs are fond of playing tug-of-war with their parents and other dogs. Although it was considered a no-no, PAWS has given it a clearance if the dog is properly trained and a few precautions are taken.
Treats and Chewables: While your dog can chew anything, some special toys are made only for chewing. Some of them can even be stuffed with treats.
So, are you ready to shop for toys for your beloved doggy?