[nagdu] Warning about Nylabone

[Julie J.]

I really think it depends on your dog and the particular type of Nyla bone 
you have.
Examples:
Belle is a very light chewer with low interest in just lying in one place 
and chewing on something for pleasure.  She had a flavored Nylabone intended 
for puppies and older dogs.  In almost two years of chewing it only had 
light teeth marks on one end.

Enter Monty a very extreme chewer.  In one session with that Nylabone there 
were pieces missing.  He was able to pull off chunks.  I immediately took it 
away.

I purchased him a different Nyla bone that is intended for very hard 
chewers.  In six months of chewing on it, there are only teeth marks, no 
pieces missing.  I feel very comfortable leaving him to chew on it with 
minimal supervision.

I do not give Greenies or rawhide because of the risk of chewing off large 
chunks that could be swallowed. I think it comes down to knowing your dog 
and purchasing toys that are appropriate for that particular dog.

JMO
Julie

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