Discover Your Dog's Chewing Style: Tips for Safe and Happy Chewers
Dogs of all sizes love to chew, but every dog has a unique chewing style.
Choosing the right size chews can prevent choking and digestive issues, ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience with Ella's Emporium chews and treats.
Tips for Choosing Safe Dog Chews
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Choose hard chews slightly wider than their mouth for safe chewing.
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Always supervise your dog with new chews or treats.
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Remove small pieces that could cause blockages.
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Provide fresh water to support digestion.
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The right chew size keeps your pup happy, healthy, and safe!
Passive Chewers: Gentle Nibblers
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Passive chewers (or gentle nibblers) enjoy taking their time with treats.
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They savor each bite, akin to food critics analyzing flavors.
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These dogs are often less food-motivated and may prefer treats with strong smells or tastes.
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A gentle nibbler might spend 30-45 minutes chewing a bully stick, instead of devouring it in one sitting.
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Passive chewers are less likely to swallow large pieces or eat too quickly.
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Supervision is still essential to ensure a safe chewing experience with their favorite Ella's Emporium Treat.
- Check out our Chew Level: Light if your pup fits into this category!
Moderate Chewers: Average Chewers
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Moderate (or average) chewers enjoy chewing but won't destroy toys or finish treats quickly.
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Many adult dogs are moderate chewers.
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With the right product, moderate chewers are food-motivated and ready for a good chew session.
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A variety pack of different products can help you determine what your pup enjoys nibbling on.
- Check out Chew Level: Medium for your average chewers! You can always level up If you're looking for a chew that lasts a little longer.
Aggressive Chewers: Built for Power
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Power chewers have strong jaws and can easily destroy toys and treats not designed for intense chewing.
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These super chewers need durable, long-lasting chews that satisfy their instinct to gnaw.
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Often food-motivated, power chewers may swallow large pieces, posing a choking risk.
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Always supervise power chewers while they chew.
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Avoid overly hard treats, like antlers or weight bearing bones, to prevent potential dental damage.
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Choose tough, safe options specifically designed for aggressive chewers.
- Check out Chew Level: Hard for your power chewer!
Dogs of all sizes love to chew, but every dog has a unique chewing style. Choosing the right size chews can prevent choking and digestive issues, ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience with Ella's Emporium chews and treats.
*The recommendations in this post are only recommendations, you know your dog best and should always use your best judgment when picking a chew. We always recommend supervision when giving your dog a chew.
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