Comments on: Top Dog Toys to Combat Boredom http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:06:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ellen B. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-12337 Ellen B. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:58:07 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-12337 Evelyn, I consider my 65 lb lab mix to be an aggressive chewer, but it sounds like your Rottweiler takes the prize! Definitely try the deer antlers, they are the best thing I've found for my heavy chewer. Evelyn, I consider my 65 lb lab mix to be an aggressive chewer, but it sounds like your Rottweiler takes the prize! Definitely try the deer antlers, they are the best thing I’ve found for my heavy chewer.

]]> By: Evelyn Nicolas http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-12332 Evelyn Nicolas Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:47:52 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-12332 Talk about powerful chewers, I have a 102lb Rottweiler who could chew cement in half. He has every Kong toy there is & I buy him every kind of bone there is on the market. His favorite toy is the "cookie toy" which he gets filled twice a day, morning & after his evening meal. I just read about "antler" bones which I can't wait to try . Yep! my Hooch is three years old & I must admit is spoiled rotten (I wouldn"t have it any other way) We are a big family, I have five grown sons & one daughter & all of them contribute to spoiling Hooch. Would love to hear from everyone who loves all sort of animals & can tell me about their powerful chewer. Talk about powerful chewers, I have a 102lb Rottweiler who could chew cement in half. He has every Kong toy there is & I buy him every kind of bone there is on the market. His favorite toy is the “cookie toy” which he gets filled twice a day, morning & after his evening meal. I just read about “antler” bones which I can’t wait to try . Yep! my Hooch is three years old & I must admit is spoiled rotten (I wouldn”t have it any other way) We are a big family, I have five grown sons & one daughter & all of them contribute to spoiling Hooch. Would love to hear from everyone who loves all sort of animals & can tell me about their powerful chewer.

]]> By: Ellen B. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-3134 Ellen B. Thu, 27 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-3134 Just want to update this post with a few other toys that are especially good for summer. The <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+798&pcatid=798" rel="nofollow">Soft Bite Floppy Disk</a> is a must-have for dogs that like to swim or play frisbee. It's easy to fling it a *long* way, easy to see in water, and soft so it doesn't hurt their mouth. It's pretty durable, but you don't want to let them chew on it. The <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+19446&pcatid=19446" rel="nofollow">Busy Buddy Bouncy Dog Bone</a> is another one of Kobe's favorites. It's durable and keeps him busy for about 10-15 minutes to work on each rawhide disk. Nice to give it to him while our family has dinner. Kobe also loves any soft toy that honks, squeaks or makes any type of noise. He is fairly gentle on soft toys, but of course they don't last forever! They're all fairly inexpensive and worth having. I need to upgrade Kobe's toy basket to a large one! Just want to update this post with a few other toys that are especially good for summer.

The Soft Bite Floppy Disk is a must-have for dogs that like to swim or play frisbee. It’s easy to fling it a *long* way, easy to see in water, and soft so it doesn’t hurt their mouth. It’s pretty durable, but you don’t want to let them chew on it.

The Busy Buddy Bouncy Dog Bone is another one of Kobe’s favorites. It’s durable and keeps him busy for about 10-15 minutes to work on each rawhide disk. Nice to give it to him while our family has dinner.

Kobe also loves any soft toy that honks, squeaks or makes any type of noise. He is fairly gentle on soft toys, but of course they don’t last forever! They’re all fairly inexpensive and worth having. I need to upgrade Kobe’s toy basket to a large one!

]]> By: Ellen B. http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-3133 Ellen B. Thu, 27 May 2010 14:49:23 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-3133 Norah - I'm so sorry...just realized I never replied to your comment! I definitely remember who you are. Your dogs sounds like quite the chewers! Does the bob-a-lot work well for them? Thanks for sharing your tip about Jazz - as much as we all try to avoid meds, they definitely bring relief to many pets. Just a quick plug....our pet pharmacy prices are very low and shipping on all pharmacy products (including flea & tick preventives) is always free! Norah – I’m so sorry…just realized I never replied to your comment! I definitely remember who you are. Your dogs sounds like quite the chewers! Does the bob-a-lot work well for them? Thanks for sharing your tip about Jazz – as much as we all try to avoid meds, they definitely bring relief to many pets. Just a quick plug….our pet pharmacy prices are very low and shipping on all pharmacy products (including flea & tick preventives) is always free!

]]> By: Norah http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Norah Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:11:28 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-2101 Hi Ellen! Chico and Pablo's mom just directed me to your blog this week! You haven't met my Beaucerons but let me tell you that they are part of the elite when it comes to heavy chewers. The Everlasting Ball lasts about 20 minutes in my house. If you ever need any chew toys tested, let me know. I do have a suggestion for the woman whose dog has a never-ending lick sore. Jazz had one; for years she wore an e-collar for months on end. The sore was even biopsied. Then my vet suggested we try Cephalexin as a sort of last resort. Though Jazz had to be on it for the rest of her life, the good news is that it worked for her. It might be worth a try. My vet graciously called the script into my local pharmacy where it was cheaper. Best wishes to Jan and Keely. Norah Hi Ellen! Chico and Pablo’s mom just directed me to your blog this week! You haven’t met my Beaucerons but let me tell you that they are part of the elite when it comes to heavy chewers. The Everlasting Ball lasts about 20 minutes in my house. If you ever need any chew toys tested, let me know. I do have a suggestion for the woman whose dog has a never-ending lick sore. Jazz had one; for years she wore an e-collar for months on end. The sore was even biopsied. Then my vet suggested we try Cephalexin as a sort of last resort. Though Jazz had to be on it for the rest of her life, the good news is that it worked for her. It might be worth a try. My vet graciously called the script into my local pharmacy where it was cheaper. Best wishes to Jan and Keely.
Norah

]]> By: Jan Leavitt http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Jan Leavitt Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:53:42 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-1523 Don't know if I'm on the right page or topic.....my black lab, Keely, is an incessant licker, to the point that 1/4" bloody crater sores on her paw and leg required laser surgery to numb the nerves. We had tried other methods like Bitter Apple, anti-itch sprays, Bitter Yuck, stockings (which she pulls or chews off immediately), various creams, all unsuccessful. She has had to wear an E-collar in addition to heavy bandages on her leg and paw which are due to come off in a day of two. Vet recommended extended use of E-collar, and also mentioned that psychologically she may be a chronic licker. She has also been on Metacam for the past 5 days. Keely is not a stressed out dog and does not suffer from boredom.....we take her everywhere and she is with us 24/7 AND has a "little" brother to pay with (85# lab/golden mix). I know we are going to have a problem when the E-collar is removed (she's worn it most of the past 2 months!) because she licks the collar itself in the area directly over her leg/paw. I don't want to live with the E-collar forever and am FRANTIC to find a solution to her licking. Please help!!!!! Don’t know if I’m on the right page or topic…..my black lab, Keely, is an incessant licker, to the point that 1/4″ bloody crater sores on her paw and leg required laser surgery to numb the nerves. We had tried other methods like Bitter Apple, anti-itch sprays, Bitter Yuck, stockings (which she pulls or chews off immediately), various creams, all unsuccessful. She has had to wear an E-collar in addition to heavy bandages on her leg and paw which are due to come off in a day of two. Vet recommended extended use of E-collar, and also mentioned that psychologically she may be a chronic licker. She has also been on Metacam for the past 5 days. Keely is not a stressed out dog and does not suffer from boredom…..we take her everywhere and she is with us 24/7 AND has a “little” brother to pay with (85# lab/golden mix). I know we are going to have a problem when the E-collar is removed (she’s worn it most of the past 2 months!) because she licks the collar itself in the area directly over her leg/paw. I don’t want to live with the E-collar forever and am FRANTIC to find a solution to her licking. Please help!!!!!

]]> By: Emily http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-1377 Emily Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:08:22 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-1377 my dog loves his skinneez he tore it alittle but not a lot my dog loves his skinneez he tore it alittle but not a lot

]]> By: Caroline http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Caroline Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:10:39 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-381 Thanks so much for all the great information! And Kobe is adorable! We recently received a "miraclebeam" laser from Foster and Smith, not only does my cat love to chase the beam of light, but my dog AND my two year old joined in the fun! They all had a blast while I sat on the couch making them run around the house! FUN! Thanks so much for all the great information! And Kobe is adorable! We recently received a “miraclebeam” laser from Foster and Smith, not only does my cat love to chase the beam of light, but my dog AND my two year old joined in the fun! They all had a blast while I sat on the couch making them run around the house! FUN!

]]> By: Marie http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/09/top-dog-toys-to-combat-boredom/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Marie Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:59:06 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=1293#comment-352 First, adorable picture of the dogs on a couch looking all cute and innocent! My dog has the Bob-A-Lot and loves it. I especially like to use it when the weather is bad and he can't get outside to play. I also recommend the soft bite floppy disk for fetching, especially in the water. Thanks for the ideas. First, adorable picture of the dogs on a couch looking all cute and innocent! My dog has the Bob-A-Lot and loves it. I especially like to use it when the weather is bad and he can’t get outside to play. I also recommend the soft bite floppy disk for fetching, especially in the water. Thanks for the ideas.

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