Does your dog swallow their chews?

I got a question at work the other day that I thought deserved a post. Does your dog swallow bones home after chewing on them for awhile? That is nerve racking every time it happens. I am very grateful I haven’t had a dog like that and I hope it stays that way but if it doesn’t I have a plan of attack. Here it is for any of you currently dealing with it.

Find a toy like a Kong with a hole that the chew can fit in. In the case of a Kong fill it up wit your dogs favorite stuff in and push the shew in the middle then freeze the entire delicious treat before you give it to your dog to enjoy. This will make it so they only have access to it for small portions at a time. Now this does NOT mean they can be left alone with this chew. You should always monitor your dog when they have a bone or treat to make sure they do not choke. This is just to help slow them down and try to keep them from swallowing a big chunk of the bone or treat whole. There are other toys that have been made for this specific issue. A trip to your local pet store and asking the clerk they will most likely have a couple options on hand. Or search amazon and see all the options there if the store is out. Get creative with it too. Switch up how much of the bully stick is out of the toy, this will make your pet work harder and think more which will tire them out even more!

See photo to get an idea for a couple of the toys I am aware of that could help in this situation.

Let me know if this was helpful or if there is anything you would like to ask me about!