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My dog loves laser pointers. Are they safe for dogs to chase?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog loves to chase a laser pointer.. Is there any harm in it?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2017

As long as the laser pointer is made for pets, then there is no harm. However if the laser is a human one that has a warning label on it for any inadvertent focus on the eyes, then I would refrain from playing with this around your pet.

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