After you cut out the tabs at the opening, do they make their tongue sore from hitting them though? Because the hole won't be as smooth with the nubs
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I didn't cut them out and she seems to be able to work out her treats if i don't fill it too full. so can't answer this question. sorry
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I cut the tabs out, maybe two-thirds off so they're still stubs. The rubber is fairly soft and flexible. My dog eats her dinner out of her squirrel - with her tongue like an anteater. She doesn't chew it at all. She's a border collie (about 40 pounds) and I believe we got a large, and she's been using it for at least 6 months now.
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I did this, but I took her to the vet after it healed and it turned out my dog had a fungi. But my other dog did have a sore and it was slightly open, he just did it because he was bored. It will have a stinging sensation to them so they will avoid it.
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They're dangerous for chewers, probably ok for lickers only. If you put it in water or vinegar and it doesn't soften in a short time, that is what is moving through your dogs digestive system. I dropped one and it shattered into glass like shards
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My dog, a puggle, has not had a problem with them, but they are hard. He seems to scrape bits off it, that's probably why they last awhile. Other reviewers may have more to say about any issues with teeth. When it gets small enough that I worry he might choke, I put it in the microwave on high for about 30s (I watch it) and it puffs up. It's very hot when it comes out, so it has to cool.
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It's not painful at all. There's a little tickle, which felt wierd the first time I used it because I was being too timid with it. When I just stick it up there and wave it around it tickles less. =) I've been using mine for 5 months now, maybe twice a week and it still works exactly the same.
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Set the heating pad on low and make sure it's covered well with the fleece blankets and you will be fine. They shouldn't tear into it with their teeth, but can be curious little guys.
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I wouldn't say they necessarily do from the dog just playing, but if her nails are at all sharp, yes they will go right through the rubber. I keep my dog's nails dull with a dremal tool, and haven't had any troubles this way. I can see it being a potential issue for other dogs though.
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I've not used the non-Glus...... yummies, but these are not terribly hard. I have a Greyhound with a poor mouth and he loves them and can chew them with no problems. I'm a great fan of this product.
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I don't think so. I put half a milkbone treat in it and it occupies him for hours. He hasn't shown any signs of pain or anything, but it definitely keeps him out of mischief!
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some dogs will eat anything. I would worry that if they tried to eat through it, they would get small copper splinters in their gums. I think cats would be smart enough not to take a second bite but depending on how you secure it they could pull it away/out.
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It is a block with cubes imprinted (like a large Hershey bar) so you can slice up as much as you want. It is mild and does not sting the tongue. I have used it for years and have never had a problem.
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That's a good question. Our grandson hasn't tried biting the pouch. He has chewed on the spout some when he was teething. It lost its circular shape but that didn't matter since we never have to use the caps anyway because he has finished the contents.
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yes they can.. may be very difficult for a straight cut. The kids can bite into them and make teeth marks on them.
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They are metal, so I would think so, plus it seems like it could hurt your teeth or make them uncomfortable to chew.
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Yes but cutting is involved...just a little...due to the dbl.dins weight...make tabs
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My bulldog just gnaws on this bone for hours. No cracked teeth but she has slowly worn it down, and does get tiny shavings off of it which, unfortunately she may have injested. She very occassionally would gag for a moment when I think a small shaving got in her throat. I finally through it away worried about it.
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It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when playing :) It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when... » Read More It could hurt the cats if you play rough and are not careful. I've gone through about 10 of these in the last 3 years since the wire eventually frays at the top. Only once did our cat get hurt and that's when dear hubby was playing with the new kitten and wasn't paying enough attention and yanked in while she had the wire in her mouth. It cut her little mouth but we didn't know until she stopped eating. The vet gave her painkillers for 3 days and all was well. I won't stop using the dabird gocat cat catcher because it is all of our cats favorite toys ever. We just need to be careful when playing :) « Show Less