Rope Toys

[BC_MoM]

That's horrible. I'm so sorry.

My two dogs love rope toys. I can't imagine taking them away completely. I don't let them chew off the strings on the ends.

[Rachel]

Your grandparents must be heart broken at the loss of their little Pudgey. These type of situations just can never be completely prevented, but one does what one can to be cautious. My Tucker had to have surgery (before he came to live with us) with dislodge foreign objects. My Hannah is a miracle considering all the things she has gotten into without getting an obstruction.

Please tell your grandparents that I am so so sorry for their loss.

[Jessika]

Ropes are meant to be chew toys and not to be shredded or consumed (well, obviously). Charlie LOVES rope toys... but he loves them because he likes chewing and pulling at the frayed rope at the end of the toy, not actually playing with the toy itself. So those all were taken away after reading about someone else's dog and how they died from blockage, the FIRST image that popped into my head was Charlie laying on the carpet chewing at the frayed end of the rope.

It is true, ANYTHING given to a pet has potential to be dangerous, same with children. That's why you should never have your pet unsupervised with toys or treats.

[CagneyDog]

How awful I avoid rope toys for that reason.

[cyber-sibes]

RIP Pudgy. My condolences to your grandparents, they must be heartbroken.