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Originally Posted by yanki  Hello all! Is it safe for my 5 months old yorkie to chew with nylabone? Is it normal that puppy will chew the bone in this way? It seems he ate some part of the bone. I am kind of worry to let him play with nylabone. Any suggestions on chewing bone? or it is safe for me to keep buying nylabone to him? Thanks alot!!! |
Though this synthetic product may be used by some, with 'no problem', I have read many incidents where pups were taken to the vet and masses of these "bones" were found in tummies. I wouldn't waste money nor worry on synthetic chews. Rather, use
natural bullysticks for chewing exercise. There are odorless bullysticks on this site, too.
The Danger
If a dog chews off chunks larger than rice-size shavings, then a pet-owner should worry. Nylabone makers say chunks larger than a quarter of an inch may be harmful to a dog. If a dog swallows a quarter inch chunk or larger, owners should take the bone away and immediately consult a veterinarian. After all, Nylabone is made of synthetic polymers and is not meant for major ingestion.
I did see somewhere that Nylabone has edible products as well.