The days are long gone when dogs were regarded as outdoor, working animals mainly kept for protection, to herd sheep or to pull sledges. The more mankind traded outdoor life for industrialization, the more our "best friends" had to adapt to fit into the small, concrete jungle. We may have taken the dog out of the wild, but we can never completely take it's wild, primitive instincts away. One of these instincts is to chew.
Dogs' bodies were perfectly equipped to digest huge amounts of raw meat, bones and other natural food when they hunted for food in nature. Modern dogs'lifestyle has, however, become as sheltered, sophisticated and urbanized as that of their keepers. Dog breeds, their food and feeding habits may have changed dramatically over the centuries, but their instinct to bite and chew has remained as strong as ever. That's why dog chew toys for heavy chewers have taken the world by storm.
Any dog owner who has lost a number of slippers, shoes and/or expensive furniture due to their dogs' seemingly insatiable chewing habit, will testify to the frustration and expenses they suffered. They leaned the hard way that dogs don't chew toys, shoes, cushions or table legs because they are naughty or hungry, but for a variety of other reasons. It can be to seek attention, because they are lonely, bored or frustrated and in the case of young puppies, to sooth itchy gums during teething. But mostly, dogs chew on appealing articles for the sheer pleasure it provides them.
Finding the right chews for a specific dog is easier said than done. Dogs have very specific tastes and traits. Although most pet shops offer a wide variety of dog chews in different colors, shapes, sizes and flavors, not all of them are necessarily popular, effective and/or safe.
The worldwide quest to produce the safest, most popular chews for dogs resulted in an avalanche of products that flooded the market. They are made from natural or synthetic material that is tough enough to withstand sharp teeth - at least for a while! Some of the plastic and rubber toys are really cute and wonderfully flavored, but they pose a choking threat. Many also contain harmful toxins and carcinogens.
It is thus very important to find the right product that is both safe and appealing for your specific dog. It is also important to read the labels to know where the product was manufactured. Especially dog food and chews from China have proven to be full of toxins, contaminants, Salmonella and E-Coli. Many dogs have died as a result of eating contaminated products.
Whatever chews your dog prefer, it is safest to only give it when you are around to keep an eye. Dogs will always try to swallow something and pieces of the chew may break off and block their airways. Some dental chew toys are designed extremely well to last long and to enhance canine dental health.
A good example is natural chews made from yak and cow's milk according to an old traditional recipe of the Himalayan people. These chews contain no chemicals or preservatives and can be found in North Whales, Pennsylvania. It consists of 100% natural ingredients that are both nutritional and digestible - and best of all, dogs love it!
Dogs' bodies were perfectly equipped to digest huge amounts of raw meat, bones and other natural food when they hunted for food in nature. Modern dogs'lifestyle has, however, become as sheltered, sophisticated and urbanized as that of their keepers. Dog breeds, their food and feeding habits may have changed dramatically over the centuries, but their instinct to bite and chew has remained as strong as ever. That's why dog chew toys for heavy chewers have taken the world by storm.
Any dog owner who has lost a number of slippers, shoes and/or expensive furniture due to their dogs' seemingly insatiable chewing habit, will testify to the frustration and expenses they suffered. They leaned the hard way that dogs don't chew toys, shoes, cushions or table legs because they are naughty or hungry, but for a variety of other reasons. It can be to seek attention, because they are lonely, bored or frustrated and in the case of young puppies, to sooth itchy gums during teething. But mostly, dogs chew on appealing articles for the sheer pleasure it provides them.
Finding the right chews for a specific dog is easier said than done. Dogs have very specific tastes and traits. Although most pet shops offer a wide variety of dog chews in different colors, shapes, sizes and flavors, not all of them are necessarily popular, effective and/or safe.
The worldwide quest to produce the safest, most popular chews for dogs resulted in an avalanche of products that flooded the market. They are made from natural or synthetic material that is tough enough to withstand sharp teeth - at least for a while! Some of the plastic and rubber toys are really cute and wonderfully flavored, but they pose a choking threat. Many also contain harmful toxins and carcinogens.
It is thus very important to find the right product that is both safe and appealing for your specific dog. It is also important to read the labels to know where the product was manufactured. Especially dog food and chews from China have proven to be full of toxins, contaminants, Salmonella and E-Coli. Many dogs have died as a result of eating contaminated products.
Whatever chews your dog prefer, it is safest to only give it when you are around to keep an eye. Dogs will always try to swallow something and pieces of the chew may break off and block their airways. Some dental chew toys are designed extremely well to last long and to enhance canine dental health.
A good example is natural chews made from yak and cow's milk according to an old traditional recipe of the Himalayan people. These chews contain no chemicals or preservatives and can be found in North Whales, Pennsylvania. It consists of 100% natural ingredients that are both nutritional and digestible - and best of all, dogs love it!
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