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Is it safe if my dog swallows tiny plastic shreds from Nylabone toys?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 50 lbs

I want to make sure if it's ok if my dog swallows the tiny shreds of plastic that come off chew toys like nylabone. They aren't pieces, just tiny shreds

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 28th, 2018

These tiny pieces should pass through without an issues. It is when larger pieces break off and are ingested that there is cause for concern. Always monitor your dog when he is chewing. Replace the NylaBone if it breaks into several parts or if he can fit the entire bone into his mouth.

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