milzi09 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Does anyone know what the problems are with allowing dogs to play with tennis balls on a regular basis in terms of their teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milzi09 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 I just found this answer. WHat do you all think? Allowing dogs to play with tennis balls on a regular basis could cause the dogs teeth to wear down. The sand and dirt that is accumulated in the felt of the tennis ball (from use outdoors and even indoors) can act as an abrasive powder if the dog chews on the ball, which could wear down the teeth. This has been seen in some competitive flyball dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I was told the glue used in tennis balls when mixed with saliva is corrosive on their teeth ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatz Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I have a ball obsessed dog. She has slightly worn teeth (canines) and she is not 2 years old yet. I do contribute it to ball play (as does my vet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Really any object that your dog plays with every day that is hard will wear down the teeth..I know a person who has worn his teeth down by holding his camera strap between his teeth (a movement he does multipe times per day)! Tennis balls are probably particuarly bad because they collect dirt...dirt will wear down your dogs teeth pretty quick like it does with most herbivoures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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