bark Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi All, I often give my dog some soft plastic milk containers or the pasta containers to play with and strawberry containers with treats in them to occupy him whilst I'm at work . He loves running around with them and biting them, especially around the handle. He will bite bits off but doesn't eat it. Does anyone know if the plastic will cause any harm to his teeth eg make them blunt or wear them down excessively ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) I don't believe they will hurt his teeth. Mine have been doing it for years (playing with plastic drink containers and milk bottles). Edited February 5, 2007 by Scales of Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hi All,I often give my dog some soft plastic milk containers or the pasta containers to play with and strawberry containers with treats in them to occupy him whilst I'm at work . He loves running around with them and biting them, especially around the handle. He will bite bits off but doesn't eat it. Does anyone know if the plastic will cause any harm to his teeth eg make them blunt or wear them down excessively ? I understand the need to keep your dog occupied and I don't think they'd hurt the teeth, but I would be concerned about the dog swallowing any small part that has broken off, or something getting lodged in your dog's throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I understand the need to keep your dog occupied and I don't think they'd hurt the teeth, but I would be concerned about the dog swallowing any small part that has broken off, or something getting lodged in your dog's throat. You're right Emmark, I now replace the containers before my dog is able to break bits off it to avoid that problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I have used soft drink bottles for years.. for all breeds of dogs I just replace them every second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I guess they're cheaper than Buster Cubes or Kongs...but how much is your dog worth to you? These sorts of things are OK in a pinch, but why not splash out and buy your dog some safer toys to perform the same functions as these bottles (that is, dispensing food or treats)? A kong can last a year if it's looked after, a Buster Cube is pretty much a "forever toy" as they're hard to destroy. :D JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Great toys, but definately must be removed before overly recycled. My dog's have a specific order in which to destroy a bottle. Chew the lid off first, then the lid ring, next rip off label, then chew bottle flat and ta-da, it's no longer interesting. My dog's don't seem to have had any issues with feeling unworthy either. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My dog's don't seem to have had any issues with feeling unworthy either. :D I was referring to the impact of a dog losing its life or being seriously injured due to one of these make-shift toys breaking up into sharp pieces, and either getting caught on the way through or tearing or impacting in the bowel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My dogs also play with empty milk containers. They are more interested in these than expensive kongs and other toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I remove the label, and the ring just leave the lid on thank dog none of the dogs every removed the lid and ate them ! that would of put a meaning in to put a cork in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Molly removes the lid ring and label in a matter of seconds, it's quite interesting to watch really! Also they don't tend to chew pieces out of the bottles like they do with "proper" dog toys Edited February 6, 2007 by shoemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 lillysmum My dog has kongs, nylabones, a variety of rope toys, plus other dog specific toys but none of them are as interesting or appealing as a milk container with lid, ring and label removed. Of course we value our dog which is why I posted the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 lillysmumMy dog has kongs, nylabones, a variety of rope toys, plus other dog specific toys but none of them are as interesting or appealing as a milk container with lid, ring and label removed. Of course we value our dog which is why I posted the question. That's great! Perhaps you could try stuffing the kong with treats such as biscuits and peanut butter, or chicken parts and freeze? My dogs love these kongs the best. :p The point to these types of things is that they're interactive and provide the dog with stimulating activity plus reward (food) for their troubles. Dogs are busy with their brains AND bodies...makes for a happy and tired dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Jonty loves empty soft drink bottles (the round ones) cos he loves chasing them all over the floor (polished wood). He has never chewed one up yet, although that could be because of the size of them & the fact that he'd find it hard to get them in his mouth comfortably . Jarrah just picks them up & brings them to you for you to throw - like he does with anything that isnt nailed down & he can get in his mouth :p . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Maggie loves her milk bottles but I do supervise and take away as soon as little bits are torn off. Cheapest toy around and lasts for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've used empty plastic bottle for years for many dogs and pups. When we had a recycling crate I used to leave it on the ground and the dog/s could pick out the bottle they liked best. I do remove the lid and ring before giving them to the dog/s and remove from play when suitably squashed! I've never put food inside, the dogs love them like they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnme Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Guess it depends on what your dog gets out of the bottle....chewing, or noise factor (which is what mine likes about them, and my parents 6 GSD's did) It's always been empty soft drink bottles, no labels, lids, rings...and occassionally, with a little frozen water...for added loudness factor. As to expensive toys compared with empty, rinsed out soft drink bottles? my kids always loved the wrappings, boxes, when they were little too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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