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Manda2188 · 09-22-2010, 05:12 AM

My Maggie is 3 months old. She loves to chew and bite things including my fingers. What type of chew toys and treats can she have? Is she to young to have bones like the bully sticks I have read about on YT?

megansmomma · 09-22-2010, 05:17 AM

She is teething and should have chew toys. Bullies are good and so are Kongs. Hymelian chews are also a good choice. Rawhide and greenies are not good choices.

AllDogBoots · 09-22-2010, 05:57 AM

Welcome to YT. I'm in Hammond

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

She is teething and should have chew toys. Bullies are good and so are Kongs. Hymelian chews are also a good choice. Rawhide and greenies are not good choices.

Definitely get bullies!

Manda2188 · 09-22-2010, 06:24 AM

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Welcome to YT. I'm in Hammond

Definitely get bullies!

Thanks! Where is a good place to get these for a good price? AllDogBoots any where local?

AllDogBoots · 09-22-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Manda2188

Thanks! Where is a good place to get these for a good price? AllDogBoots any where local?

I don't think anywhere local. Contact YT member Baxtersmommy. She sells them and has very fast service. You should get them in about 2 days. You can try the Himalayan chews also which a lot of dogs love (but not mine)

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19198257

Marilize · 09-27-2010, 11:43 AM

Never give a cooked bone to your puppy. Cooked bones can splinter and cause a lot of damage.
But raw bones are perfectly fine! You can give her raw chicken wings, thighs, necks or beef bones, etc. I give these to my Yorkies regularly and they love them. I also use hooves for chew toys and they are great because they last forever.

Saeka · 10-06-2010, 08:34 PM

Definitely agreeing with bully sticks and other chews!

Kongs are fun because you can put cheese or peanut butter in them and that helps keep your little one busy too. Another bone I liked was a flexible, clear bone made by Nylabone. It was rubbery in texture and scented/flavored so it was soft but nice for my teething puppy. Avoid the hard ones until she gets older though! Nylabone also makes the "puppyfish" which is a rubbery fish toy that is good for teething puppies. These can all be found at regular stores like Petsmart or Petco.

DiorsMommy · 10-27-2010, 10:26 AM

Has anyone tried "knee" bones? They have them at Pet Smart and Petco and both places state that they are ok for Yorkies, but I wanted to hear from some of you. What do you think?

ilovejoel · 02-19-2012, 12:18 PM

Joel doesnt touch his puppyfish or any rubbery toys, even his kong,lol but his favorite thing is when I braid shoelaces together, or any type of box.

ritapatt · 02-19-2012, 04:19 PM

Abby was introduced to Nylabones before I got her, they are clean and convenient ,I kept one in my pocket to re direct her when necessary. The clear puppy one and the blue nubby one are great.
Our other favorite is knotted, braided or woven fleece strips cut from an old blanket or jacket.(cut off a sleeve and put a small empty water bottle knotted inside, it is light and it krinkles!)

ilovejoel · 02-19-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ritapatt

Abby was introduced to Nylabones before I got her, they are clean and convenient ,I kept one in my pocket to re direct her when necessary. The clear puppy one and the blue nubby one are great.
Our other favorite is knotted, braided or woven fleece strips cut from an old blanket or jacket.(cut off a sleeve and put a small empty water bottle knotted inside, it is light and it krinkles!)

One of Joels most favprite toys is a piece of fleece I braided, lol he carries it everywhere.

Jacksmom052709 · 02-26-2012, 12:20 PM

I have an all natural dog store by me (IN Good Health & Animal Wellness). They have bully sticks, knee bones, etc. I did get Jack a knee and he loved it, but I think it is too big for his mouth. But bully sticks, he devours! Also, the kongs were great when he was younger to keep him busy and he loved peanut butter. We would put a few little treats in first (like the little ones used for training) and then stuff it with peanut butter.... yep, good stuff right there! And I know others are not fans of this, but he loves, loves, loves his braided rope toy. We got the smallest on they had (I think I got it at Petco) and he still has it, almost 3 years later! We play tug-o-war with it and he loves to "hang" from it. He bites one end and I hold the other end with his feet barely off the ground - he thinks he's a pit bull or something! LOL Good luck!

CouversMom · 03-02-2012, 10:23 AM

My two love bully sticks! I don't give them bones.

YorkieMommieof3 · 05-26-2012, 07:55 AM

I avoid Greenies they can cause intestinal blockages. I don't like Kongs. If you aren't watching your little one could get chooked on the content ESP if they are fast eaters. I have one rubber none that can be frozen and that helps with teething but I only use it when supervised. I would never use chicken bones or other human food bones. These items may contain bacteria suck as samonila. I only give the girls lean turkey sandwich meat as a snack or treat. There has been to many health issues associated with treats. I only give my girls organic gluten free dog food due to sensitive tummies. The best bone I have found are the long thin whit raw hide strips. They can't chew chunks off easily which is good and they keep their teeth really clean

tokipoki · 05-27-2012, 03:33 AM

We love the bully sticks and Himalayan chews! Toki really enjoyed the blue nylabones before I introduced her to bully sticks... Kinda wished this wasn't the case! But bully sticks will keep her occupied/distracted for a long time like if you need to fold laundry or work on the computer without nibbly puppy teeth getting into trouble. Of course be sure to monitor your baby with edible chews!

I bought a small bully stick at Petsmart for Toki to see if she would chew on it. She was a huge fan so I bought a ton online from Best Bully Sticks ( much better deal and more variety of shapes). It seems like it can cost a small fortune at Petsmart/Petco!

09-22-2010, 05:12 AM	#1
Manda2188 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 12	Good age for bones My Maggie is 3 months old. She loves to chew and bite things including my fingers. What type of chew toys and treats can she have? Is she to young to have bones like the bully sticks I have read about on YT?

09-22-2010, 05:17 AM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	She is teething and should have chew toys. Bullies are good and so are Kongs. Hymelian chews are also a good choice. Rawhide and greenies are not good choices. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

09-27-2010, 11:43 AM	#6
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	Never give a cooked bone to your puppy. Cooked bones can splinter and cause a lot of damage. But raw bones are perfectly fine! You can give her raw chicken wings, thighs, necks or beef bones, etc. I give these to my Yorkies regularly and they love them. I also use hooves for chew toys and they are great because they last forever. __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

02-26-2012, 12:20 PM	#12
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I have an all natural dog store by me (IN Good Health & Animal Wellness). They have bully sticks, knee bones, etc. I did get Jack a knee and he loved it, but I think it is too big for his mouth. But bully sticks, he devours! Also, the kongs were great when he was younger to keep him busy and he loved peanut butter. We would put a few little treats in first (like the little ones used for training) and then stuff it with peanut butter.... yep, good stuff right there! And I know others are not fans of this, but he loves, loves, loves his braided rope toy. We got the smallest on they had (I think I got it at Petco) and he still has it, almost 3 years later! We play tug-o-war with it and he loves to "hang" from it. He bites one end and I hold the other end with his feet barely off the ground - he thinks he's a pit bull or something! LOL Good luck! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

03-02-2012, 10:23 AM	#13
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My two love bully sticks! I don't give them bones. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-06-2010, 08:34 PM	#7
Saeka Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 187	Definitely agreeing with bully sticks and other chews! Kongs are fun because you can put cheese or peanut butter in them and that helps keep your little one busy too. Another bone I liked was a flexible, clear bone made by Nylabone. It was rubbery in texture and scented/flavored so it was soft but nice for my teething puppy. Avoid the hard ones until she gets older though! Nylabone also makes the "puppyfish" which is a rubbery fish toy that is good for teething puppies. These can all be found at regular stores like Petsmart or Petco.

10-27-2010, 10:26 AM	#8
DiorsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga, USA Posts: 4	Has anyone tried "knee" bones? They have them at Pet Smart and Petco and both places state that they are ok for Yorkies, but I wanted to hear from some of you. What do you think?

02-19-2012, 12:18 PM	#9
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	Joel doesnt touch his puppyfish or any rubbery toys, even his kong,lol but his favorite thing is when I braid shoelaces together, or any type of box.

02-19-2012, 04:19 PM	#10
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	Abby was introduced to Nylabones before I got her, they are clean and convenient ,I kept one in my pocket to re direct her when necessary. The clear puppy one and the blue nubby one are great. Our other favorite is knotted, braided or woven fleece strips cut from an old blanket or jacket.(cut off a sleeve and put a small empty water bottle knotted inside, it is light and it krinkles!)

05-26-2012, 07:55 AM	#14
YorkieMommieof3 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kernersville NC Posts: 164	I avoid Greenies they can cause intestinal blockages. I don't like Kongs. If you aren't watching your little one could get chooked on the content ESP if they are fast eaters. I have one rubber none that can be frozen and that helps with teething but I only use it when supervised. I would never use chicken bones or other human food bones. These items may contain bacteria suck as samonila. I only give the girls lean turkey sandwich meat as a snack or treat. There has been to many health issues associated with treats. I only give my girls organic gluten free dog food due to sensitive tummies. The best bone I have found are the long thin whit raw hide strips. They can't chew chunks off easily which is good and they keep their teeth really clean

05-27-2012, 03:33 AM	#15
tokipoki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,485	We love the bully sticks and Himalayan chews! Toki really enjoyed the blue nylabones before I introduced her to bully sticks... Kinda wished this wasn't the case! But bully sticks will keep her occupied/distracted for a long time like if you need to fold laundry or work on the computer without nibbly puppy teeth getting into trouble. Of course be sure to monitor your baby with edible chews! I bought a small bully stick at Petsmart for Toki to see if she would chew on it. She was a huge fan so I bought a ton online from Best Bully Sticks ( much better deal and more variety of shapes). It seems like it can cost a small fortune at Petsmart/Petco!