Comments on: Are Tennis Balls Bad for Dogs – Harmless Toy or Hazard?

By: lyawoman@yahoo.com

lyawoman@yahoo.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:25:28 +0000

My Border Collie loves tennis balls too.He would destroy other items if not for those.

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:36:38 +0000

In reply to Adam. Hey, Adam. The original Kong Ball is slightly larger and tougher than a typical tennis ball, so it is not as likely to represent a choking hazard. It also lacks the felt covering that may abrade a dog's teeth over time. However, some dogs may be large enough to choke on an intact Kong Ball. For that matter, while they're quite tough, Kong Balls aren't indestructible, and some dogs are able to rip them to shreds. So, are they safer than a tennis ball? I'd say "yes," in most cases. But they aren't completely safe (no dog toy is). Similarly, the Kong Tennis Balls are available in sizes that are larger than a typical tennis ball, and the manufacturer claims that they're made from a non-abrasive felt. However, they also contain a squeaker, which can represent a choking hazard for dogs who rip the ball apart. But once again, they're not perfect, so always exercise care (as you would when giving your dog any toy). Best of luck!

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:48:04 +0000

Are Kong balls OK for dogs or do they have all the cons as all of the other balls

By: Linc Denise

Linc Denise — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 01:39:56 +0000

Tennis ball shot from a spring type of launcher is one necessity for my six month old Doberman “Justice”, who is also my “service dog in training.” The trainer suggested this as my ability to throw is limited and Justice is a high energy dog requiring a large amount of exercise. After a dosen or so retrieved shots that land a great distance away, he ‘s ready for a nap. Saw solid blue and yellow solid balls similar in size to tennis balls; think I’ll pick up several as he is very interested in blue……he may see yellow, but after several shots, they tend to look just ugly. The solid balls may not fly as far as the hollow tennis ball, but we’ll give them a try. Oh, he loves water, and tennis balls do float…on any type of water. To my husband’s horror, Justice recently chased one into a run off type of pond, and came out as green as it was.