Beagle (detailed introduction)

　　When dogs reach a certain stage, they will start chewing furniture as they teethe and replace their teeth. Owners should then buy chew bones for their dogs. So how to choose the right dog chew toys and chew bones?

　　1. Choosing dog chew toys and chew bones

　　First, let's talk about what to pay attention to when selecting dog chew toys and chew bones. The size issue doesn't need much elaboration: too big is inconvenient for the dog to eat, and too small is easy for the dog to swallow whole, which can block their esophagus just like swallowing food. Then there's the hardness issue. Although dogs' teeth are hard, their gums are made of flesh. If you choose chew toys and bones that are too hard, you will find that dogs are so obsessed with them that they keep chewing without care—even sometimes their gums bleed from excessive gnawing but they still continue.

　　2. Keep an eye on your dog while chewing dog chew toys and chew bones

　　When dogs are chewing on chew toys and bones, it's usually our quiet time because the dog won’t pester you to play. However, you shouldn’t be too relaxed and should still check on them from time to time. If the gums start bleeding as mentioned earlier, don’t let the dog continue—at least let them rest before chewing again to avoid severe gum damage. Also, when the chew toys and bones become small pieces, you should take them away because the dog might choose to swallow them directly instead of chewing carefully.

　　3. Don’t buy colored chew toys for white dogs

　　If your dog is white, be careful not to choose colored dog chew toys and bones: this is from experience. My dog Dangdang has white fur. Some days ago, I bought a red chew bone, and the dog held it with both front paws and chewed on it. Later, both front legs were dyed red, which was very hard to wash off.