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chachi · 01-26-2009, 10:14 AM

I havent bought second hand but I think it is a good idea. I have bought some cheap ones at dollar tree and places like that

Ellie May · 01-26-2009, 10:21 AM

I wouldn't do it first because if they don't have squeakers, they are no good to Ellie and second because they could've been in a house with other dogs and we have no idea what diseases that dog may have. Laundry detergent doesn't kill things like parvo and distemper. I haven't even bought used things for Ellie from Ebay. It just makes me nervous.

jennzy · 01-26-2009, 11:44 AM

hm...
at least she washes it..

i personally wouldn't do them
but check out dollar stores
they have stuffed toys for a dollar

Lou · 01-26-2009, 11:55 AM

I've been doing that for years! I wash them in soapy water with bleach and if they make it through that cycle I wash them a second time. I only buy soft baby toys because I believe they are made with every intention of being chewed on by babies. I throw a lot of them away after that but I get them at a local thrift store that bundles a bunch of them in a bag for just a couple of dollars.

I bought a horse that actually whinnies and it made it through just fine. Cassie loves it.

01-26-2009, 10:14 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I havent bought second hand but I think it is a good idea. I have bought some cheap ones at dollar tree and places like that __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#17
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I wouldn't do it first because if they don't have squeakers, they are no good to Ellie and second because they could've been in a house with other dogs and we have no idea what diseases that dog may have. Laundry detergent doesn't kill things like parvo and distemper. I haven't even bought used things for Ellie from Ebay. It just makes me nervous. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-26-2009, 11:55 AM	#19
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I've been doing that for years! I wash them in soapy water with bleach and if they make it through that cycle I wash them a second time. I only buy soft baby toys because I believe they are made with every intention of being chewed on by babies. I throw a lot of them away after that but I get them at a local thrift store that bundles a bunch of them in a bag for just a couple of dollars. I bought a horse that actually whinnies and it made it through just fine. Cassie loves it. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

01-26-2009, 11:44 AM	#18
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	hm... at least she washes it.. i personally wouldn't do them but check out dollar stores they have stuffed toys for a dollar