What toys are good for teething - YorkieTalk.com Forums

freshie · 07-23-2008, 04:50 AM

Still waiting on my little one but I am stocking the house up with things for his arrival. I really want to know what toys are safe for a teething puppy. I know that some things break off and can cause them to choke so I want to avoid that at all costs. Any info would be great, TIA

TeresaM · 07-23-2008, 05:13 AM

Petsmart has a great selection of toys designed especially for the babies. Even found one that I could put in the freezer so it would be cold. Just be prepared to have your heart break if yours whines pitifully like my Gracie did.

She walked around the house with her Ducky in her mouth just whining for hours. It broke my heart to know she was hurting and she didn't understanding why. But I knew is would pass and she was extra cuddly during that time.

freshie · 07-23-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TeresaM

Petsmart has a great selection of toys designed especially for the babies. Even found one that I could put in the freezer so it would be cold. Just be prepared to have your heart break if yours whines pitifully like my Gracie did.

She walked around the house with her Ducky in her mouth just whining for hours. It broke my heart to know she was hurting and she didn't understanding why. But I knew is would pass and she was extra cuddly during that time.

awww poor baby, I lucked out with my golden she teethed very quickly and was just bitey. Thanks for the info!

xmasbaby75 · 07-23-2008, 06:39 AM

Get a puppy Kong! It will your best friend

My guys went nuts over them, and they're pretty hard to detroy. We've filled it with just about eveything, but their favorite was yogurt & bananas. We filled the kongs and then put them in the freezer.

yorkieusa · 07-23-2008, 07:16 AM

Bullysticks were our best friend.

crb · 07-23-2008, 07:24 AM

You can find this at Petsmart, it's great!

mkawczak · 07-23-2008, 07:34 AM

That post number #4 is awesome,especially in the summer. I too love Petsmarts variety. The kong is great,and also Bully sticks. My bigest thing is the dinosaur breath

....I even tried getting Aiden to eat parsley. LOL

Roxy 87 · 07-23-2008, 06:49 PM

I got this great teething toy, it's a like a keyring with keys on it. They're for teething. Tila loves! She just sits there and chews it. It has saved us from being bitten on the feet and hands. One of the best toys I got her.

JRo · 07-23-2008, 06:52 PM

Baby carrots and ice cubes!

Nancy1999 · 07-23-2008, 08:18 PM

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Baby carrots and ice cubes!

I know lots of people recommend baby carrots, but this would scare me. It's very easy to choke on a carrot, and because it doesn't dissolve it has to be surgically removed. Some people have suggested microwaving the carrots so that they are soft and flexible, but I suppose that would negate the chewing satisfaction. I am a huge fan of bully sticks, and rubber teething rings.

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Originally Posted by crb

You can find this at Petsmart, it's great!

Joey has this and still enjoys playing and chewing on it.

Judy in Waco · 07-23-2008, 08:25 PM

Ice cubes are great! Gizmo loved them and it's fun to watch him. My little hockey star! lol

Also, they love to chew on washcloths, so frozen washcloths were winners for us!

We also bought this toy from Barkaholics (YT member Erin) that had a space in the middle and was blocked on one end. It's like a Kong, but you can freeze water or chicken broth in the middle.

sweetneas · 07-23-2008, 09:45 PM

I kept reading how great the puppy kongs are but Pepper won't even touch it. I don't think he likes
what it is made out of.

FL Tink · 07-24-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by crb

You can find this at Petsmart, it's great!

I love the Okra tube..and not just because it says OKRA

Nancy1999 · 07-24-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetneas

I kept reading how great the puppy kongs are but Pepper won't even touch it. I don't think he likes
what it is made out of.

Lol, this is one of the first things I bought since so many people said that their dogs loved them, Joey doesn't like it either, and I've filled it with all sorts of things. You never know, with these little guys.

Barbhelm · 08-12-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Bullysticks were our best friend.

I am new here. And I am delighted to have found folks to chat with about my little yorkie.

Mine is about to teeth. I tried bullysticks but they gave her diarrhea. Whose do you use?

Barbara for Mau'i

07-23-2008, 04:50 AM	#1
freshie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 151	What toys are good for teething Still waiting on my little one but I am stocking the house up with things for his arrival. I really want to know what toys are safe for a teething puppy. I know that some things break off and can cause them to choke so I want to avoid that at all costs. Any info would be great, TIA

07-23-2008, 05:13 AM	#2
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Petsmart has a great selection of toys designed especially for the babies. Even found one that I could put in the freezer so it would be cold. Just be prepared to have your heart break if yours whines pitifully like my Gracie did. She walked around the house with her Ducky in her mouth just whining for hours. It broke my heart to know she was hurting and she didn't understanding why. But I knew is would pass and she was extra cuddly during that time. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

07-23-2008, 07:16 AM	#5
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Bullysticks were our best friend. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-23-2008, 07:34 AM	#7
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Great Advice That post number #4 is awesome,especially in the summer. I too love Petsmarts variety. The kong is great,and also Bully sticks. My bigest thing is the dinosaur breath ....I even tried getting Aiden to eat parsley. LOL __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

07-23-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
JRo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 680	Baby carrots and ice cubes! __________________ ~ Tucker's Mommy ~ Proud Member of The Little Gentlemens Club Tucker loves Holly

07-23-2008, 06:39 AM	#4
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Get a puppy Kong! It will your best friend My guys went nuts over them, and they're pretty hard to detroy. We've filled it with just about eveything, but their favorite was yogurt & bananas. We filled the kongs and then put them in the freezer. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

07-23-2008, 06:49 PM	#8
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	I got this great teething toy, it's a like a keyring with keys on it. They're for teething. Tila loves! She just sits there and chews it. It has saved us from being bitten on the feet and hands. One of the best toys I got her.

07-23-2008, 08:25 PM	#11
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Ice cubes are great! Gizmo loved them and it's fun to watch him. My little hockey star! lol Also, they love to chew on washcloths, so frozen washcloths were winners for us! We also bought this toy from Barkaholics (YT member Erin) that had a space in the middle and was blocked on one end. It's like a Kong, but you can freeze water or chicken broth in the middle. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#12
sweetneas Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centerville, ohio Posts: 464	I kept reading how great the puppy kongs are but Pepper won't even touch it. I don't think he likes what it is made out of. __________________ Pepper's Mommy