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What could be better than an “invincible” toy?  Is there really such a thing?  The answer is, probably not, BUT we have something that comes pretty close!

Invincibles are a unique toy that gives your dog the pleasure of a plush toy but saves you from retrieving stuffing and squeakers as they are removed by our furry friends!  Invincibles are stuffing-less toys that contain a radically new and improved squeaker mechanism that promises to keep on squeaking even when punctured.  Not your typical plastic squeaker, this tougher than normal noisemaker is perfect for dogs who lose interest once the squeaker in their favorite toy is defunct.  No longer a worry!

Invincibles are available in a long snake, both large and small, as well as a rectangular gecko, both large and small.  See which one YOUR pooch prefers!

Pet owners are always looking for new things that will enrich, enhance and otherwise make their dogs’ lives better.  We spend hundreds of dollars on this toy and this treat and this new fangled product guaranteed to make our dog jump for joy and entertain him for hours.  While all of these things have their place and some may even become a favorite cherished item to any dog, what about keeping it simple – going back to the basics?  Want to give your dog hours of

Marrow bones are a superior recreational bone that can give your dog hours of enjoyment - even after the marrow has been gone for weeks!

healthy enjoyment?  Get em some raw bones!

Nylabones, Kongs, Buster Cubes and their ilk are great items for any dog owner to have on hand.  They can give a crated dog something to occupy their time, can make feeding time easier, keep a dog stuck indoors on a rainy day happy and busy.  There is something even better – something to provide entertainment, exercise, dental health and pure bliss – raw bones.

While many raw feeders give their dogs what are known as “raw meaty bones” for meals, these consist of things like chicken backs, turkey necks, beef and pork ribs etc.  Yes, these are indeed the makings of a GREAT raw meal, without question.  What about bones just for fun?

Beef bones make some of the GREATEST boredom busters in the world.  Marrow bones, stripped rib bones, knuckle bones – heck, ANY bones!  Giving a dog a size appropriate bone to while away the time is one of the best things that you can do for you pup.  Raw bones are safe and healthy unadulterated goodness.

Dental health is a concern for all pet owners.  Granted, raw fed dogs generally don’t have any issues and often go their entire lives without having or needing a dental cleaning.  The same isn’t true for kibble fed dogs – the nature of kibble itself makes certain that a dental will eventually be in the dog’s future even with a regime of brushing their teeth.  Raw

Rib bones are a great example of edible bones that are appropriate for just about any size dog. Due to their relatively soft nature, rib bones are also great for puppy teeth.

bones can often negate the need for such measures – which can only be a good thing.  Any time that anesthesia is used on our furry friends there is a risk involved.  Most dentals require that the dog be put under sedation.  Each time we allow our animals to be sedated we run the risk of complications – even for something as simple and commonplace as teeth cleaning.  This risk elevates as our dogs (and cats) age and their internal systems don’t work as well or they are suffering from the common ailments of old age.  Why take the chance when giving raw bones a couple of times a week – or even ONCE a week – can possible help us to avoid the whole process?  Just because your dog isn’t fed a raw diet does NOT mean they cannot eat raw bones.  In fact, raw bones are one of the safest “chew toys” that you can give and your dog will definitely thank you!

For any dog, chewing a raw bone can be a great way to occupy them – I throw several pounds of them outside on the back porch (weather permitting) and take advantage of the empty house to scrub my floors!  It seriously works!  The dogs are so busy chewing, carrying and burying that they hardly have time to get in my way as I clean up.  They also make a great distraction for a dog who has to be crated during the day while you are working or out and about.  Most dogs hardly notice that you’re leaving when they are engaged with a big old marrow bone!

Always remember to give size appropriate bones – you want them large enough so that they can’t just be swallowed

Raw bones give your dog something to occupy them as well as maintain their dental health in a natural way

whole and large enough to actually give them something to work on.  Many bones are going to be somewhat edible while others are going to be purely recreational (though with some edible parts).  Ribs, necks and various other bones will be eaten at different rates depending on the size, type and chewing strength of your dog.  Other bones – marrows and knuckles – are pretty much just for chewing fun – there is generally some meaty, fatty, tendon, marrow goodness to gnaw off but the bone itself will stay intact.  The first time you give your dog bones, keep an eye on him.  By observation you will soon be able to judge what sort of chewer your dog is as well as if you have indeed given him the bone that is the right size for him.  Once you know than have at it – raw bones will not only give him a way to break the boredom cycle, but they will also keep their smile bright and white without the use of medical cleanings.  Don’t be afraid – just go for it!

While we are always searching for toys that our dogs will LOVE and never want to put down, we also, as pet owners, are always searching for toys that are durable and safe.  Its not always a combination that is easy to find as we all know!  We at A Place For Paws are constantly on the lookout for the same thing – I mean let’s face it – we are first and foremost, dog owners after all!  Now we have one we would love to introduce you to!

The Biggie Bone is available in three sizes!

Safe Made Pet Products has caught our eye and has earned a much coveted spot in our cadre of cool toys and products for sale.  The cool materials, colors, shapes and designs make for a completely interesting product – for people AND for dogs!

If safety is an issue than how about a toy tested to the federal standards for CHILDREN’S toys?   All Safe Made dog toys are indeed rigorously tested not only for dog safety but in order that everyone in the house will be safe.  These toys and feeding dishes are made BY pet owners FOR pet owners and were developed as the people running the company asked themselves what THEY would like to see on the market.  Upon realizing that there really were no standards governing the safety of pet toys, they asked themselves WHY?  Most people value their pets nearly as much as their children – why shouldn’t safety measures be in place to control the safety our our pet’s toys?  With all the recalls and problems that have been

YUMMY! Tastes like chicken!

prevalent as of late, it seems almost like a no-brainer – but alas, such safety measures don’t exist.  Safemade Pet Company took it upon themselves to make sure that even if they weren’t required to make their product as safe as possible, they were going to do everything in their power to ensure that it WAS.

SafeMade toys are fun, colorful, chewy, bouncy and attractive to nearly all dogs of all sizes!  Their Newt toy is a whimsical and fun toy available in both small and large sizes.  Covered with wart, bumps,  a tail and toes, this toy gives a dog plenty of things to nibble over.   It also comes in “authentic newt flavor” which, of course, tastes like CHICKEN!

How ab out a cat that your dog can chew on to his heart’s content? This is a toy that will make even your darling kitty happy!  Gimme Kitty is available in large and small sizes and while fun to chew on its own, its even more fun when you stuff or bake some treats up inside!  Kitty is oven safe up to 450 degrees.  A colorful kitty filled with yummy goodness?  Way better than the real thing!

The Biggie Bone is one of those toys that your dog is NEVER going to want to give up!  Available in small, medium and large, this innovative chew toy has indentations on either end that can be filled with goodies like peanut butter, frozen to make a cool summer treat or baked to make a bone filled with crunchy goodness – you (and your dog) decide!

The Flexi Bowl isn’t really a toy…though playing tug and fetch with it could actually be lots of fun – especially since its

Great for travelling, tug games, food, water, treats, baking...its an all around tool that both you and your dog can use!

so durable that no matter what you do to it, no matter how hard you are on it, it bounces right back into its original shape!  Flexi Bowl is available in small, medium and large.   Use Flexi Bowl on the road or at home – rolls right up for easy travel as a food or water dish.  Dishwasher safe and safe up to 450 degrees in the oven – you can use it for dog treats OR human treats!