Will these wear down a dog's teeth like regular tennis balls? What about felt being chewed off?
1268808
these are rubber balls - no felt or other covering that can be removed. I was not aware tennis balls wore down dog's teeth, so I can't comment on that wrt this ball.
1268809
The balls are made of a rubber, so there is no felt that can be chewed off. But depending on how much your dog chews, it can tear off chunks of rubber. My dog was a big chewer when she was younger (she is now 9) and I didn't notice any problems with the balls wearing on her teeth.
1268810
I don't know about the teeth question. But, to answer the second question this ball is not made of felt. The ball is all plastic. Very sturdy
1268811
There is no felt. The balls are hollow rubber. I guess anything could wear down teeth, but these are nothing like tennis balls other than size and look. They are very different and I would recommend them to anyone!! I have at least 6-7 floating around my house now, and everyone I've ever met that has them loves them.
1261530
Hi LH, these play balls are designed for children and not pets. If you do decide to purchase these balls for your dogs, you may have deflated balls.
2216858
I wouldn't worry too much as they take a while to break down my pug had one for a good two wks and that's chewing daily. If you're worried about weight try antler chews they are rock hard and so good for them , but they'll take years to make a dent in !
348973
They vary in size and thickness. Some are about an 1/8" thick and some are a bit more than 1/4". None have been thicker than that. If your dog is fairly small (we have miniature beagles) they will be able to chew these. They might not last too long with larger breeds but it helps with massaging their gums. I hope this answers your question.
1555670
T. Olmstead, I would not recommend them for animals as the teeth will puncture and damage the play ball.
1637118
absolutely!! Our dogs do the same thing and actually try to bite the sq-eek out!! We have had these balls now for at least a month and we still have all three and they have not chewed them up at all!! Fantastic ball fantastic price!!
1415148
Similar to a tennis ball. But if your pup is a strong chewer the ball comes apart pretty quickly & has small parts inside that could easily be swallowed. I had this ball about 8 years ago and it was much much stronger. Shame that the newer ones aren't as great because my dogs love it.
314912
My dog is a VERY aggressive chewer, destroys things within minutes. Has had one of these balls for couple weeks now & no signs of punctures!!
13728
This is a rubberized product. It has give to it. I don't see how it would hurt your dog's teeth. The only thing I would suggest is getting the puppy kong. This is for an adult dog. It is very large.
314914
My lab loves to chew and she loses these before she so much as dents them. We've had one set over a year.
956230
Yep, for my dog they last at least twice as long as a Greenie. Not near as long as a rawhide.
1636636
yes! as long as you give them other items to chew. I give my dog a rawhide or bone to chew to ease frustration. Use it as a fetch toy and they should respond. My dog loves it. Its a tough ball.
937555
They aren't soft, definitely about as tough as a bully stick or a rawhide - so use your best judgement I guess. My little elderly schnauzer mix does fine with it, and our friend's pom eats it like a cracker.
649242
They are "hard", but easily chewed up by my dogs. The dogs enjoy them and I like the way they stay together and don't disintegrate into powder like some do.
1989788
I wanted to answer this older question just because my answer differs from the others. We have a very small dog and he can chew it for a few hours but it still lasts until I throw the remainder away or it could sit there for a few days but I opt to give him a fresh one. They are just the right thickness and are a long lasting and fantastic treat for him! They are definitely a rawhide and the best I have ever found anywhere.
1583521
If the teeth were pulled recently, I would say "no" for sure. If it has been awhile, these are pliable compared to others we have tried with our senior dogs so your dog might do fine. I would, as someone else suggested, buy one of the smaller packs to start with since some dogs are picky (mine) and won't chew just anything.
850044
No! They will destroy it into a million pieces in several days or weeks. I recommend Goughnuts. A little more expensive but i have 2 extreme chewers(bith pits) and they have yet(after 3 weeks) to do ANY damage to the ball and the large doughnut. There isnt a single puncture on either toy after weeks of trying!