Types of wood for a dog chew

[surferguy]

Hey my sister in law has asked me:

What types of wood are splinter free to use as a dog chew?


She was wondering if I can source from a wood supplier vs buying from the pet store…

I didn’t have an answer for her… yet

Help me hive mind

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Hey my sister in law has asked me:

What types of wood are splinter free to use as a dog chew?


She was wondering if I can source from a wood supplier vs buying from the pet store…

I didn’t have an answer for her… yet

Help me hive mind

Does it have to be wood? Our dog was a voracious chewer so we gave him these (Nylabone brand). The chew toys lasted a long time and he loved them.

https://www.nylabone.com/

[Regulator75]

Insert Sliver dog joke here.

[DownInFlames]

Petrified.

[Geraldsh]

Poplar branches are popular. Sugar maple might be a treat. Walnut is poisonous to horses. Red oak is splintery but white oak solid.

[Wormius]

Maybe a thick chunk of cork?

[DoubleF]

Define splinters? Like ones that the owner is worried about that would hurt the dog? Or just less mess for owner to clean up in general?

If it's splinters that could hurt the dog, I wonder if you could soak the wood in oil before the dog chews it so that it isn't too dry. Something simple like the oils and juices after cooking ground beef would probably suffice (assuming no excess salt and spices etc.).

If it's the latter for cleaning, isn't a giant beef bone a better option?

[RedHot25]

We have a big guy, 110 pounds or so,and loves to chew. nothing lasts, other things he's not interested in. Until we bought a chunk of wood from petland. Hank just loves it. It's apparently a type of wood that rarely splinters and it's definitely held up well. Plus, it was cheap for a dog toy - something like $6 or $8. All it is is a big chunk, kind of likes massive sweet potato. He's had it for a very long time and still going strong.

[Sr. Mints]

The bottom corner of an antique barley twist buffet from the 1890s was popular with my dogs. Both before and after I restored it.

[foshizzle11]

just use fresh/green trees/branches, and ensure they aren't poisonous.

Our dog chews on our firewood stack in our yard, but we encourage him to chew on green wood, as it is less likely to splinter.

[surferguy]

More so splinters from chewing harming the dog I think.

[Fuzz]

I know nothing about dogs, but I'm going to go ahead and suggest dogwood, since it's right there in the name. You are most welcome.

This is what the awesome pet food store in Bonavista sells... looks like it's Java wood? Maybe call them? Chris and Shelly Malmberg are the owners and are lovely people.

https://momms.ca/products/waregorill...0bb7062d&_ss=r