Here’s a list of things you should prevent your dog from chewing on. I found it at Petplace.com.

No one better than us to know what’s safe for our dogs, but we cannot be with them 24/7. So this list might help preventing accidents.

Items that can grind away teeth

• Rocks

• Wires

• Recreational balls meant for people

• Any chew item that cannot bend

Items that can cause splinters

• Wooden sticks & toys

• Cooked & uncooked bones

Items that can easily be swallowed whole and block the intestinal tract

• Clothing, socks, gloves and other small accessories

• Washcloths

• String and ribbon

• Rubber bands

• Children’s toys (Legos, dolls, etc.)

• Toys meant for other pets (like cats, rabbits, hamsters, etc.)

• Toys that are too small or inappropriate for the dog’s size

Items with small/dangerous pieces that can be chewed off & ingested

• Shoes

• Slippers

• Handbags

• Toys with sewn-on parts or pieces

Items that can release toxins or contain poisonous arsenic

• Cheap plastic toys

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To avoid accidents and emergencies, offer your dog durable toys, such as Planet Dog, West Paw Design and Kong — some of the brands I have tested at home and approved. (Click on the links to read some product reviews)

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