Chewing is a natural behaviour in dogs of all ages. Chewing helps reduce stress in dogs, and can also control barking, digging or other destructive behaviour. The key to embracing your dog's natural need to chew is to offer appropriate chew objects to help satisfy and relieve chewing urges. Petstages has developed innovative Chewing Toys designed to address chewing and dental health for each stage of your dog's development.
Times when chewing toys are needed
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Your puppy is...
chewing to relieve tension, soothe new gums and help loosen
puppy teeth to make room for adult teeth |
Your puppy needs...
help in soothing tender gums and developing appropriate
occasions to chew |
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Your adult dog is...
developing and maintaining strong jaw muscles and often chews
when alone or bored |
Your adult dog needs...
help in satisfying the urge to chew with appropriate chew toy
and to fight boredom when alone, decreasing likelihood of
destructive behavior |
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Your senior dog is...
at an age when dental disease develops, potentially resulting in
tooth loss |
Your senior dog needs...
attention to dental health; helping to prevent bad breath, tooth
loss, gum disease and jaw muscle atrophyonsistent reassurance,
predictability and a sense of security, comfort and safety |
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There is no such thing as an in-destructive dog
toy, all toys should be used under supervision.
Manufacturers DO NOT offer guarantees with their toys. |
