Doc's Favorite Things: A Fetch Ball Safe for Big Dogs and Little Ones
Doc's Favorite Things is a series on the everyday items our veterinarians use with their own pets.
Dr. Zucker's littlest dog, Posey, is a fetch fanatic, and this is the ball everyone in the house can share. It's soft and squishy enough for a tiny mouth to grab and carry, but big enough to be safe for our Golden Retriever, Prairie, too.
Why Dr. Zucker likes it: small balls can be a serious choking hazard for bigger dogs. A ball that's too small can slip to the back of the throat during an excited catch. This one lets a mixed-size household play together safely.
Doc's tip: Size for your biggest dog. The ball should be larger than any dog's mouth that plays with it. Supervise play, and put it away once it's torn.
Link: https://www.petmate.com/products/jw-hol-ee-roller-dog-toy (Maker's page. Buy wherever you like!)
No sponsorships, no free products, no perks, and AMC doesn't sell retail items. Just something we genuinely love for our own pets.
