Can Puppies Eat Edible Nylabones?

Puppies, much like human babies, experience a painful teething phase. During this teething phase your puppy will exhibit a great deal of chewing behavior. You will want to provide him with bones, treats, toys and foods that will give him the chewing textures he requires. Provide your puppy with what is appropriate and he will be less likely to chew on inappropriate and unsafe objects. Puppies can chew an edible Nylabone product safely ̵1; with "edible" being the operative word.

  1. Your Puppy's Teething Phase

    • Purchase an edible product made especially for puppies.

      This chewing motion helps your dog to push his adult teeth through his gumline. Within eight months your puppy will have 42 adult canine teeth. The breed of dog also determines the speed at which his teeth fall out. Larger breeds grow their full set of adult teeth before toy breeds.

    A Natural Activity

    • Praise your puppy when he chews on the right thing.

      Make sure this teething phase is as painless as possible for both puppy and person. Create play time and calm an anxious teething puppy with bones and toys made especially for his canine age group. In multiple-dog households, purchase treats in size proportion to the largest canine. Bones, toys and treats too small can be swallowed and cause choking.

    Edible Nylabone Safety

    • All treats should be appropriate for his size and breed.

      Nylabone (registered trademark) makes products for dogs in both edible and inedible forms. Nylabone edible chews are recommended for dogs and puppies over 6 months of age who have all of their permanent teeth. The company has also recently introduced an edible chew specifically designed for puppies 3 months of age or older. They caution that, although these products are edible, at no time are they safe for the digestive systems of puppies under 12 weeks of age.

    Supervision and Advice

    • Always consult your veterinarian on what's best for your pet.

      If you have purchased the wrong product or are unhappy with your purchase, the company's website offers refunds or replacements with receipt. Consult your veterinarian for the correct time to begin supplying Nylabone or any other brand treats to your developing puppy.