Quote Originally Posted by Kfamr
Firstly, I'm very sorry for your family's loss. Send my condolences to your grandparents.

Secondly, there have been other cases like Pudgey's. But the fact of the matter is, ANYTHING we give our pets has the potential to be dangerous.

Instead of completely taking away their toys, it is up to us to make sure toys are thrown away when they begin to tear or come apart. When we find pieces missing, they must be disposed, the toy and all - or repaired.

Pets should be supervised when playing with toys to insure that none of the material is being eaten.
I understand you are trying to be helpful Kfamr and the toys I am referring to are the rope toys with the the frayed ends. Like the lion I bought for my mom's dog. The only places it isn't frayed is arms. Everything else is frayed and fuzzy. I will also forward you condolences to my grandparents and I know they will appreciate it.

The piece of string the killed Pudgey was only about two inches long. That is no longer than my pinky. I just wanted to make other pet owners aware that this can happen. Normally when a toy starts showing fray my grandparents throw them away, and replaces them with something new. The doctor thinks it was accidental swallowing since the piece is so short, but I felt that the notice should be posted here since I know everyone loves their babies. The doctor also said that small dogs like Pudge was should not have rope toys because their body is a lot smaller and have a harder time passing accidental ingestions of things like string.