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October 12th, 2009
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We’re not making this up. “Tennis Ball Mouth” is the official term for dogs with a pattern of worn teeth from gnawing on balls and carrying them around in their mouths for hours a day – both of which may cause dental problems. The veterinary jury is still out on how concerned pup parents should be it, but here are a few ideas you can discuss with your vet:
1. Carry the ball to and from the dog park and anytime your dog’s not actively playing with it to reduce the amount of time it’s in his mouth. 2. Supervise your big dog if he chews on balls and inspect the balls afterward for loose bits that can cause choking, or simply leave tennis balls only for fetch. 3. Choose tennis balls just for dogs that are less abrasive on the teeth and come in various sizes. Woof Report is a free weekday email newsletter with pup-perfect dog care tips, news, products & more! Sign up at www.woofreport.com or become a Facebook Fan. |
I don’t give my dogs tennis balls because they just tear them up. I find that racquet balls work best for them and last longer. They love them just as much as tennis balls.