Do you let dogs who have had teeth pulled have chew toys?

Possibly dumb question, but I really don’t know what to do. My dog loves to chew, but at 9 years old, she has had 14 teeth pulled. I’m concerned that chewing on a bone may hurt her gums. No, I don’t trust that she won’t chew it if it hurts. What would you do?

I would get softer chews. A lot of brands have toys at different intensities.

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If you can’t make a clear indent on the surface with a fingernail, it is too hard. I would look into tough chew stuffies made to withstand extreme chewers (sometimes made of firehose or Kevlar). The material is soft enough for the gums but firm enough to last for a dog with no teeth.

Carrots are one of my dog’s favorite crunchy treats.

We have heavy chewers. We’ve been getting these stuffies from Kong that have rope inside them. I think they are called knots/z? One lasts for about six months with really industrious chewing.

Chewing is good for tooth maintenance. You should start brushing teeth too. Just make sure chews are on the softer side. There are things like Nylabones and fake wood sticks that are softer that your dog may like. Steer clear of hard bones and stiff plastic items.

Yes, but never give your dog a chew toy that you wouldn’t want to chew on yourself. If it’s too hard for you to chew, it’s too hard for them. Chicken feet are a great way for dogs to chew, and they are very nutritious. You can find them at farm stores or online at raw feed stores.

If it’s too hard for you to chew, it’s too hard for them :roll_eyes:. I’m confident my mastiffs can chew on raw bones, but I’m not sure I could chew those same bones without breaking a tooth.

Just sharing what the vet says. I’m sure dogs can chew a lot of things, and if you want to chew raw bones, I’m not gonna stop you.

Dogs are MADE to chew through bone. They were hunters before we domesticated them. All dogs, however, are made with the teeth and jaw strength to chew through bone. Even a pissed-off Yorkie can take your finger.

No one seems to have read the part where OP’s dog is missing 14 TEETH lol.

I adopted a senior dog with very few teeth, and I don’t give her any bones or rawhide/bully sticks, as they can be choking hazards without teeth to chew them properly. Definitely no bones or anything that her remaining teeth could break into, as they can leave slivers and stab her exposed gums. Look for some soft rubber chews aimed at teething puppies instead! Lick-style toys like Kongs and silicone mats for peanut butter/mashed fruit and veg work well too.

Chewing is good for gum strength.

I have a dog with 14 teeth pulled as well, and I still give him soft and moderate strength chews. Only you know your dog’s breed, behavior, and what teeth she had pulled, so I would take the comments with a grain of salt.