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ladygodiva7 07-30-2006 07:02 AM
My Vet Told Me No Toys...
 
I need help you guys. My vet told me no toys yet unless they are really tiny and no chew toy because they are too hard but my puppy is trying to chew on everything! Is he teething already at 6 weeks? :eek: I mean, he's biting my fingers, toes, kennel bars, shoe strings, furniture, the rug, and anything else he can get his paws on. Is it okay for me to give him pig ears or toys to chew on? Some of the things he's trying to chew on around the house are much harder than his chew toys or pig ears (which one breeder suggested to me). HELP!!!:confused:

JeanieK 07-30-2006 07:05 AM
That's crazy. I hope he gave you a good explaination. And why tiny toys? They could be swallowed.

He's going to chew anyway, so why not provide him with safe alternatives to your walls and furniture and carpet. I use rolled rawhide, and the flat rawhide chips. Throw them away when they get small enough to swallow. Pig ears should be good too.

sylvan 07-30-2006 07:12 AM
cow hooves, bully sticks, puppy kongs (with a dab of peanut butter inside) are all good chew toys and needed so you can teach the difference between 'good to chew on' and 'bad to chew on'. Beware toys with small parts that can be chewed off, squeekers, rawhides, greenies.

sashajade 07-30-2006 07:14 AM
why on earth did your vet say that? your pup could choke on tiny toys.

Amber_lv 07-30-2006 07:14 AM
your baby can chew on toys what is your vet thinking? he is very young make sure you have nutrical on hand!

Amber_lv 07-30-2006 07:16 AM
Oh and i have to add cause you posted on another thread about your vet you deff need a new vet she has no idea what she is talking about i would never take your baby back there!!!!

ladygodiva7 07-30-2006 07:40 AM
Thanks guys! I already made an appointment to see another vet. I had a feeling, although she was really nice, that what she was saying wasn't quite right.

Zoey's Momma 07-30-2006 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sashajade
why on earth did your vet say that? your pup could choke on tiny toys.
:thumbup:

ladygodiva7 07-30-2006 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Amber_lv
your baby can chew on toys what is your vet thinking? he is very young make sure you have nutrical on hand!
Okay, I have nutrical but should I only give it to him if he seems nervous or withdrawn? He isn't nervous anymore and seems to be comfortable and is eating well. In fact he was eating so fast yesterday his entire head was in the bowl and his little body was sliding around, it was hilarious! Then he crawled right behind his bowl and fell asleep on top of the food he had knocked out of his bowl. :) :) TOO CUTE!

Julz 07-30-2006 08:12 AM
I tend to give my puppies human baby toys, they work great. If you don't give your pup toys now, how is he to learn what is his to chew and what isn't. He is very young right now...definetly have that Nutrical on hand as someone else mentioned.

Amber_lv 07-30-2006 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ladygodiva7
Okay, I have nutrical but should I only give it to him if he seems nervous or withdrawn? He isn't nervous anymore and seems to be comfortable and is eating well. In fact he was eating so fast yesterday his entire head was in the bowl and his little body was sliding around, it was hilarious! Then he crawled right behind his bowl and fell asleep on top of the food he had knocked out of his bowl. :) :) TOO CUTE!
If he's eating well than i would just give it to him before bed time i'm glad he is doing well congrats again!

chattiesmom 07-30-2006 11:32 AM
The first thing I would do is to fire my vet and hire a new one. I don't feed Greenies anymore, or pigs ears, but I do give my crowd BullySticks and boy do they love those things. I can't think of a better use for an old used up ... well....er..... you guys know :eyetearss bull part.

Hard rubber toys are GREAT, just be sure to examine them frequently for wear and tear. Chizziewink goes through one of those hard rubber balls with the bells inside about every three weeks.

ladygodiva7 07-30-2006 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Amber_lv
If he's eating well than i would just give it to him before bed time i'm glad he is doing well congrats again!
Thanks so much, you've been a big help, everyone has.:D

ladygodiva7 07-30-2006 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chattiesmom
The first thing I would do is to fire my vet and hire a new one. I don't feed Greenies anymore, or pigs ears, but I do give my crowd BullySticks and boy do they love those things. I can't think of a better use for an old used up ... well....er..... you guys know :eyetearss bull part.

Hard rubber toys are GREAT, just be sure to examine them frequently for wear and tear. Chizziewink goes through one of those hard rubber balls with the bells inside about every three weeks.
What are Bullsticks and where do you get them from? I've heard that 6 weeks is too young to give him raw hide so what type of treats are safe?

yougetthesmiles 07-30-2006 12:45 PM
WHATTTTTT ???? I think I would be getting a second opinion on that one! They have soft puppy chew toys, my Lillie has some, one is a pasifire and the other is a little bottle chew toy. And she also chews on Bully Stix, I just dont let her chew on them when she is in her expen or when I'm not watching her.
I think your vets crazy lol

Bama Yorkie Mom 07-30-2006 12:45 PM
I had nyla bones and such and the only ones Kizzy ever seemed to like are pressed pork bones. Now already Kacee love to chew on them also. She is 8 weeks and I give her toys, she plays with Kizzys toys. Some have squeekers, some have stuffing but I make sure they do not have like sewed on eyes, noses or anything like that, that they can chew off and choke on. the stuffed toys I watch closely for seams to open so they cant pull out the stuffing inside. never had but one so far that did that. Kizzy loved it so I took the stuffing out and sewed the seam back up and now is flat and floppy and she loves it for me to throw and her to catch. And she can catch it. But I dont understand a normal person, much less a vet saying no toys for a puppy. You might be glad you changed vets.

MyTrixie143 07-30-2006 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ladygodiva7
What are Bullsticks and where do you get them from? I've heard that 6 weeks is too young to give him raw hide so what type of treats are safe?
Bullysticks are great, safe to chew (not like rawhide), and puppies/dogs love them. For the puppy's sake, I won't tell you what they really are;) but I will tell you that you can go to most pet stores and buy them. They will last you a long time!! Just be sure to supervise your pup when she is chewing on it. Rawhide should not be given to puppies or dogs until they are a year old or have all their adult teeth in and lost all their baby teeth. Other things you can try are the nylabones but mine don't like them or you can try other soft chews such as "better than ears" they are in the shape of pig ears, but they are better for them and not as hard, but hard enough for a puppy and your puppy will love them. I also give mine these teething treats that they absolutely love, you can get them at most pet stores and they are made specifically for puppies who are teething and there are alot of teething sticks in a pack, and I find them to be great for puppies that are teething!!:thumbup: :thumbup:

JeanieK 07-30-2006 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143
Bullysticks are great, safe to chew (not like rawhide), and puppies/dogs love them. For the puppy's sake, I won't tell you what they really are;) but I will tell you that you can go to most pet stores and buy them. They will last you a long time!! Just be sure to supervise your pup when she is chewing on it. Rawhide should not be given to puppies or dogs until they are a year old or have all their adult teeth in and lost all their baby teeth. Other things you can try are the nylabones but mine don't like them or you can try other soft chews such as "better than ears" they are in the shape of pig ears, but they are better for them and not as hard, but hard enough for a puppy and your puppy will love them. I also give mine these teething treats that they absolutely love, you can get them at most pet stores and they are made specifically for puppies who are teething and there are alot of teething sticks in a pack, and I find them to be great for puppies that are teething!!:thumbup: :thumbup:

Why shouldn't you give rawide to puppies until they have all thier teeth in?

MyTrixie143 07-30-2006 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JeanieK
Why shouldn't you give rawide to puppies until they have all thier teeth in?
It can break their teeth, cause gum and teeth damage, and in many, puppies can't digest the rawhide very well and can get upset stomachs or get sick and a few other problems. That is the one thing that all my vet's agree on, no rawhide until they have their adult teeth in and lost all baby teeth.

J_is_my_initial 07-30-2006 04:18 PM
I found some wonderful toys at Petsmart that are partly stuffed but also has an area that was flat and rubber so she could chew on.

JeanieK 07-30-2006 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143
It can break their teeth, cause gum and teeth damage, and in many, puppies can't digest the rawhide very well and can get upset stomachs or get sick and a few other problems. That is the one thing that all my vet's agree on, no rawhide until they have their adult teeth in and lost all baby teeth.
I was never told that. I'll have to go and take their rawhide away from them. But they love them.

chattiesmom 07-30-2006 04:23 PM
I never ever feed rawhide. Rawhide is the skin, minus the hair, of cows. A good portion of the fly and parasite control is a pour on liquid that soaks right into the skin. I have done a lot of reading about rawhide and I just don't think it is safe. Most rawhide chews are imported and who knows what type of chemicals they are allowed to use that we have deemed unsafe.

lilbumbleybees 07-30-2006 07:50 PM
lol, since no one else will I'll be the one to tell you. I have to explain this to every new customer in our boutique b/c we sell free range bully sticks. It is a dried bull penis. There, i said it. BULL PENIS. lol I know, I know, it sounds totally and utterly gross. But these little guys go NUTS over them! They just love the things! And they are very safe for dogs of all ages. Just make sure once they chew it down to where it is small enough to be swallowed thagt you throw it away.

lilbumbleybees 07-30-2006 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chattiesmom
I never ever feed rawhide. Rawhide is the skin, minus the hair, of cows. A good portion of the fly and parasite control is a pour on liquid that soaks right into the skin. I have done a lot of reading about rawhide and I just don't think it is safe. Most rawhide chews are imported and who knows what type of chemicals they are allowed to use that we have deemed unsafe.

She is right about that. make sure you only buy FREE RANGE. That means all natural, no chemicals or pesticides, organic. Most specialty dog stores such as boutiques sell them.


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