Joyful Abode

This is the first toy that has actually defeated my dog.

She and her Kong toys have an understanding… they’ve declared a draw.

But this one? This one kicked her butt.

Now, I know what you’re thinking… that toy is a TIRE! It is TOUGH! Of COURSE it’s going to beat that little dog. Well, yes and no.

After about 10 minutes of vigorous chewing, she had managed to shred parts of it.

So it looks like Zora’s winning here, right? Again, yes and no. It looks like this might be part of the “2 ply flossing nylon” the toy claims to be a good thing. Also notice that this is a “New Stronger Design” and that satisfaction is guaranteed. Plus, the back of the package has recommendations for which sizes to get for normal chewers and strong chewers (and the weights of the dogs). We got the size recommended for strong chewers up to 50 pounds. She’s 26 pounds.

After a few more minutes, she started ripping off chunks of the tire and trying to eat them. As with any new toy introduction, I was of course heavily supervising… which includes opening her mouth and scooping out tire pieces each time she got one ripped off.

And after a few minutes, I tired of it (pun intended) and took the toy away.

And all evening, Zora threw up everything in her stomach. Non-toxic, my butt.  I freaked out, of course, being a new puppy mama who’s never had a dog before… and I called Zora’s vet. On Saturday night.

I have to say, it is the most fantastic vet office… they have an answering service during off-hours, and they take your number and have a doctor call you back (really quickly). The doctor talked me through how to take care of Zora’s tummy (including people pepto-bismol and dramamine!) at no charge at all. So nice!

And the next morning Zora was okay again. And I’ll definitely be trying to get a hold of that toy company because I’m not satisfied (and they guaranteed my satasfaction!).