What are safe chew toys for a heavy chewer? Should I rotate them?

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Almost a year I had my first dog. In a few weeks Kyro is due for Canine Distemper & Parvovirus Vaccinations along with Fecal Flotation Test. Of course I do not want to spend money needlessly. Is there any reasons to request any Blood tests? Kyro is a heavy chewier. He has a Deer Antler which is lasting a LONG time, Nylar Bone from almost Day one and he's working on his third Tire toy. Is there a reason to add to his chew toys? Water Buffalo Horn? , Stuffed Bones? or another Antler? Thank you

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kyro. I typically start recommending small blood panels at 2-3 years of age to gain baseline values. The exception to this would be any necessary pre-anesthetic bloodwork if the dog were to be anesthetized. Hard toys such as the antlers and Nyla bones can fracture teeth in dogs. So be careful for any aggressive chewing. However, they are durable toys that the dog is less likely to break off a piece and swallow. This becomes an emergency surgery if the toy becomes lodged in the stomach or intestines. So they are safer options in that regard. Rotating toys will give your dog more variety and not force you to buy new ones frequently. I recommend leaving two toys out at a time and then rotate a new one in every couple of weeks. Even if your dog has seen it before, it will seem new to him again. I hope this information helps!

What are safe chew toys for a heavy chewer? Should I rotate them?

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