I disagree that this is a safe alternative. You cannot be for sure that your dog would not get this off and NOT eat it. It could be dangerous for an animal just as it would be for a child! Think of all the other things you hear of dogs getting a hold of that you wouldn't think they would try to eat.
Last year 4.4 million Magnetic toy's got recalled due to one child's death and several others getting intestinal injuries that led to surgeries. The magnetic piece was an 1/8th of an inch in diameter. The magnetic piece re attached after being swallowed and caused perforations, blockage and infections, this can be fatal! |