Mammoth 3 Knot RopeBest All-Rounder
In our hunt for the best, we tested and reviewed over 50 different rope dog toys.
It was a long journey, but we finally were able to narrow the competitors down to 4 winners – each unique in their own way.
So to start with, I’ll list the best rope toy for most dogs before moving onto the winners for those of you looking for something a little more specialized.
Is hemp rope bad for dogs?
Pet-Safe All Natural Hemp Rope Toys Hemp is an eco-friendly natural plant fiber that is derived without the use of pesticides. It is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and is resistant to mold and mildew. RopeToys are strong, durable, long lasting and are great for keeping your dog’s teeth clean.
Rope toys can also be great for gentle tug-of-war games with your puppy, and they can also satisfy their need to chew. Care must be taken not to tug too hard or to allow your puppy to dangle from the end of the tug rope. … Rope toys that fray and unravel easily can cause harm to puppies if they ingest long strands.
It also massages gums and cleans teeth as your dog chews (two things that are incredibly important to doggie health). Nylabone’s products are vet-recommended, so any chew toy from this brand will be a solid bet.
Are rope tug toys safe for dogs?
Even if your dog doesn’t completely destroy his toys, he may sit and chew happily on a tug-of-war rope, shredding off and eating tiny strands at a time. This isn’t as dangerous as swallowing long strings, but it can still cause blockages in your dog’s intestines, like hairs clogging a shower drain.
Thin strands of rope are very dangerous when swallowed. Categorized by vets as a “linear foreign body,” rope is just about the most dangerous object your dog can swallow.