[Millie Reverie]

We bought my puppy some toys, rubber, plushie, etc. so there’s a variety he could choose from. But the thing he likes the most is the syringe; the one I use to give him vitamins.

He likes his vitamins so much, even the Cetirizine the vet prescribed. I’m guessing he likes they syringe as his toy because:

1. He thinks of the vitamins and medicine as a treat and he thinks if he’d bite enough, treats will come out or something
2. Or he likes something made of plastic or something small like a syringe. Most toys found in stores are kinda bigger than his mouth.

I’m worried he might swallow it or something so I always observe whenever I hand him his fave toy. Does your dog also have a favorite item that he considers a toy even tho it’s not? I also can’t find a toy made of plastic out there.

 

[sydneynicole]

You'll want to find something safe and appropriate for your puppy to chew. Puppies need things to chew on, and you don't want it to be furniture, clothing, etc or something dangerous. I'd recommend looking online for things like Nylabones, and Kongs come in pretty small sizes and don't require the puppy to actually be able to fit it in their mouth. They only really need to be able to hold it with their paws to lick the stuffing out.

Lickimats are my current favorite for "puzzle" toys as they really scrape the front teeth which is great for teeth cleaning. They are also easy to use and freeze quickly.

Other options include making your own treats/chews or purchasing edible chews, like chicken jerky, bully sticks, cow hooves, etc. With a small puppy you'll want to monitor the amount he eats. Freezing the chews slows down consumption.

 

[Knute]

First. Don't give him the syringe. He can't chew what he doesn't have.

Squeaky toys are always of good interest.

Find a racquetball. They come 3 in a can for about $5-6 USD. The balls are lively, tough, easy to mouth, too big to swallow. They don't have fuzz like a tennis ball, so the ball doesn't get all nasty slimy. I suggest 3 balls, because 1 or 2 will end up underneath some furniture and need retrieving.

We've been playing with 1 racquetball for nearly 2 years. Its always under the furniture. But it is a favorite toy. The only damage is the brand name has been worn off the ball. If it get dirty, a quick rinse under running water and its good to go play.