Can puppys play with baby toys?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Roxy_Mom · 07-06-2009, 07:08 AM

Besides the little mouse (cat toy) that Roxy loves, she also likes to play with my one year olds teething toys (or course my son does not get them back lol). They are the linking rings with the teething surface on them. Are these safe for her to play with? She is teething so I think they must eliviate some of the discomfort.

Roxy_Mom · 07-06-2009, 07:12 AM

here is a picture of the toy

Nancy1999 · 07-06-2009, 07:20 AM

There are some teething toys that I think are safe to use, it depends on how big you puppy is and the material of the toy. I bought something like that for Joey, and he loved them, it was hard enough that he didn't eat any plastic. Other pastic rings (not teething rings) were a different type of plastic, and he could chip into it, and eat small pieces, and you don't want this.

rebeccag · 07-06-2009, 07:53 AM

I asked my dog trainer the same question because my daughter immediately gave up a huge bucket of toys for them. She said they're not really made for dogs but agreed that it would be okay because we already let them have them. I think that if it's safe for a baby then it would be okay for a small dog but I would still be careful to make sure your dog can't break any pieces off because a dog is a lot more aggressive than a small baby and I'd be so upset for you if something happened to your dog. My dogs jump in and out of their bucket of toys...so cute! If they destroy a toy I just toss it so no one chokes...helping with the clutter...lol!

Roxy_Mom · 07-07-2009, 04:20 AM

Thanks guys! The plastic is pretty hard and so is the teething surface. She hasnt even left teeth marks so they should be ok for now. Thanks again

roxies_mom · 07-07-2009, 05:25 AM

I've given Roxie a few of these. When she did start to chew them apart a bit I'd take them away. Pacifiers are great for these little teething puppies!

jeanm1963 · 07-07-2009, 05:31 AM

Well I will tell you , I buy alot of baby toys from Laci, they have great ones at yard sales for about 10 cents a piece, they are awesome, I bring them home throw them in the wash and she loves them.

07-06-2009, 07:08 AM	#1
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	Can puppys play with baby toys?? Besides the little mouse (cat toy) that Roxy loves, she also likes to play with my one year olds teething toys (or course my son does not get them back lol). They are the linking rings with the teething surface on them. Are these safe for her to play with? She is teething so I think they must eliviate some of the discomfort. __________________ Roxy and Riley

07-06-2009, 07:12 AM	#2
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	here is a picture of the toy Attached Thumbnails __________________ Roxy and Riley

07-06-2009, 07:20 AM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	There are some teething toys that I think are safe to use, it depends on how big you puppy is and the material of the toy. I bought something like that for Joey, and he loved them, it was hard enough that he didn't eat any plastic. Other pastic rings (not teething rings) were a different type of plastic, and he could chip into it, and eat small pieces, and you don't want this. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-06-2009, 07:53 AM	#4
rebeccag Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,183 Blog Entries: 2	I asked my dog trainer the same question... I asked my dog trainer the same question because my daughter immediately gave up a huge bucket of toys for them. She said they're not really made for dogs but agreed that it would be okay because we already let them have them. I think that if it's safe for a baby then it would be okay for a small dog but I would still be careful to make sure your dog can't break any pieces off because a dog is a lot more aggressive than a small baby and I'd be so upset for you if something happened to your dog. My dogs jump in and out of their bucket of toys...so cute! If they destroy a toy I just toss it so no one chokes...helping with the clutter...lol! __________________ I'm hoping God helps me be the person my dogs think I am.... Rebecca , Jonah & Ksena

07-07-2009, 04:20 AM	#5
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	Thanks guys! The plastic is pretty hard and so is the teething surface. She hasnt even left teeth marks so they should be ok for now. Thanks again __________________ Roxy and Riley

07-07-2009, 05:25 AM	#6
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I've given Roxie a few of these. When she did start to chew them apart a bit I'd take them away. Pacifiers are great for these little teething puppies! __________________ "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes"

07-07-2009, 05:31 AM	#7
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	Well I will tell you , I buy alot of baby toys from Laci, they have great ones at yard sales for about 10 cents a piece, they are awesome, I bring them home throw them in the wash and she loves them. __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/