![]() In fact, there are zero safety standards or manufacturing regulations for dog toys at all. If you think tennis balls made for dogs are safer - think again. Because of this, there are no regulations when it comes to manufacturing tennis balls, so there’s no real way to know whether one brand is safer than another. Tennis balls may contain chemicalsĪgain, it’s important to remember that tennis balls are not designed as chew toys for dogs they’re designed to be used in tennis. Luckily, you’ve got safer options (see below) for your pup’s playtime. It’s not difficult for them to strip off the ball’s yellow fuzzy coating, which can also become lodged in the mouth, throat, or intestines. ![]() This can lead to airway or intestinal blockage, which are both life-threatening situations.Įven small dogs who can’t completely hold tennis balls are at risk. Since dogs have such a strong bite, they can squeeze the ball hard enough to split it open. If your pup can fit the whole ball in his mouth, he, unfortunately, can also ingest it. Your dog can choke on a tennis ball or its piecesĭespite its decent size, dogs can still choke on a tennis ball, whether whole or in pieces. Instead, try out a similar-sized toy that’s built for dogs. Since many dog breeds are also prone to dental problems, there’s no reason why they should be exposed to unnecessary damage like this. Over time, this can lead to an extra (and completely avoidable!) wearing down of your dog’s teeth. Dogs may not realize it while they’re having a blast, but the neon yellow fuzzy material that gives the tennis ball its grip will also microscopically grip onto the enamel of your dog’s teeth, causing a sandpaper-like effect (via Wellpets). Sandpaper on teeth is probably a good thing only at the dentist, and even then, it’s rarely pleasant.
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