Chew Toys!

Has anyone found a durable chew toy that lasts a long time? Sam destroys just about every toy that I give her haha. I have a few balls that seem to be indestructable but I'm looking specifically for a chew toy that will last a long time. I have a Kong but she got tired of that (plus she is not allowed extra treats for the moment because she needs to lose a few pounds). We had a Wubba (made by Kong) that I thought would last for awhile but she ripped it open pretty quickly--at least we got a nice ball out of that one! Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, durable toy?

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Permalink Reply by Julia on April 25, 2011 at 8:40pm

I bought a toy that I thought was a Kong toy, but the dogs ripped it apart. Turns out it was a different brand, and vanilla flavored!! Why flavor a chew toy? That's like flavoring a tennis ball!

Antlers are the best thing we've found so far, cheapest on Amazon.

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Permalink Reply by Jane on April 25, 2011 at 8:56pm

Definitely try the antlers. My dogs prefer the ones that are cut in half and I usually buy them on etsy. One we have now is an elk antler cut in half that is about 8" long, and heavy enough that I've stubbed my toe on it. It will definitely last a while.

These are the sellers I've bought from:

http://www.etsy.com/people/WSPuppyeyes?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/AntlerPantry?ref=ls_profile (I buy the large half antlers)

@ Julia I always thought it was weird that the Planet Dog Orbee balls are minty scented! I guess maybe it would help dogs that aren't that toy motivated? It just makes Henry want to eat it lol.

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Permalink Reply by Laura, Jenn, Harley and Bruce on April 25, 2011 at 9:32pm

kong ka kong kong kong!

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Permalink Reply by Laura, Jenn, Harley and Bruce on April 25, 2011 at 9:33pm

also... our obedience trainer says nylabones can eventually wear down the enamel and cause tooth decay, whereas antlers cause spider/hairline fractures in the teeth. ?

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Permalink Reply by paul j on May 30, 2011 at 4:52pm

I heard quite the opposite of the nylabones. The material there made with is softer than the dogs teeth and thats why they make good chews without wearing there teeth down.

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Permalink Reply by Potus on April 25, 2011 at 11:35pm

Po destroys EVERYTHING and so far the only toys that have lasted is his Nylabone, though its 'Tasty Bone' brand-mmm...liver! And his toys from Orca- he has the jack (stuff treats in it and watch your Corgi lie back and chew :) ) and the ball with the rope (though the rope was dead after 5 minutes, its now just a ball). Other than that he has a cheap tyre toy that has lasted over a year but is starting to die, and balls that he only gets to play with when we're actively playing fetch. I've heard the Planet Dog toys are good too.

Here's the website for the Orka products. http://www.petstages.com/dogs-orka-menu.html Po has had his for years and they are still standing, though I have heard from someone else on this website that their Corgi destroyed one. You really just have to get the tough ones, not the fabric ones which will be dead in a minute.

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Permalink Reply by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on April 26, 2011 at 12:04am

Gromit is a powerful chewer. He demolished and swallowed a Nylabone and got sick so we won't give those anymore. Large rawhide knots big enough that he can't get them too far into his mouth last pretty well. Think "German Shepherd" size. Antlers seem to last pretty well but his favorite is cow hooves. The only problem with those is some types will get pretty smelly when they are wet and some don't. I still haven't figured out which is which when I buy them.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie & Teddy Lupin on April 26, 2011 at 10:11am

Only regular Kongs (the wubba was instantly destroyed in my house too) and the durable chewer nylabones last around my house.

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Permalink Reply by Wesley Belcheer on April 26, 2011 at 10:35am

Check out Westpaw. They are tough and if they are destroyed just take them back to your local pet shop and they will replace them.

http://www.westpawdesign.com/articles/pet-care-products/buyers-guid...

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Permalink Reply by Kasey, Max, & Zoey on April 26, 2011 at 2:52pm

Our corgi is the same way he goes through chew toys like nothing. I've found that the raw hide knuckles (looks like a big bone from a cow or something) work best for our little guy. He has a really strong jaw and goes through regular bones in a day but this one takes him a couple weeks if not more. Its got like the kong treat filling in it and it keeps him busy all day long working at it. You can find them at petco (probably petsmart as well but i dont know because ive never been to one). And they are relatively cheap.

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Permalink Reply by Katy on April 26, 2011 at 8:52pm

Thanks everyone! I'm going to check out westpaw and orka...I forgot Sam does have an orka toy that she destroyed the ropes from...I think ill try the tire