Pet expert warns dog owners about the dangers of rope toys

Rope toys might be a favourite amongst pet owners, but an expert has revealed these toys can be extremely hazardous for dogs.

US pet expert, Lendy Beatty, spoke to Insider about the health dangers of rope toys.

"They are so bad for dogs", she told the publication.

Beatty is the co-founder and CEO of Playology, which sells all natural scented dog toys as a safe and fun playtime option for your four-legged friends.

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Rope toys are commonly bought by owners for games of tug-of-war with their dogs. However, Beatty discourages buying rope toys due to their fibre content.

The expert revealed that rope toys are "made out of cotton", which is potentially dangerous if the fibres become lodged in a dog's stomach.

"Their cotton comes off in long strands", Beatty explained to Insider. "It absorbs moisture. It can very easily create a blockage".

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Ropes are not the only dangerous toy you should avoid letting your dog play with on their next outing to the dog park.

9Honey shared how sticks are just as dangerous for your dog to retrieve or carry while out on walks or runs.

The urge to play fetch with your dog when you come across a stick might be tempting, but according to pet expert Susan Garret, sticks are not a safe toy option.

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Garret, who goes by @dogthat on TikTok, warned that sticks pose a health threat to dogs.

"They get slivers up under their gums or in their tongue", the expert explained.

Instead, Garret urged pet owners to consider buying "safer toy alternatives that won't end with a costly vet bill".

Rather than rope toys or sticks, choose plastic or other types of toys that won't potentially hurt your fur baby.