Non-Toxic Wood Types
It’s quite the list, most of these will be somewhat difficult to get in quantity as they are considered exotic. Consequently, these exotic woods are also quite costly and so can make your dog house quite expensive to build. However, there are many on this list that you can special order or even find regularly available. Leave me a comment and let me know what type of wood you like to work with. Feel free to bookmark our site for easy reference. Now for the darker, more sinister side of the wood. NOT for use on your dog house, coming up next it’s…
List of Dog House Wood That is Safe
Source: http://www.mdvaden.com/ – an arborist site – article about wood safety for use with pets.
Can dogs chew on cedar wood?
Although cedar is nontoxic, avoid using chips that are large, especially if your dog likes to dig and chew. Consider using garden fencing to keep your dog from getting into the garden area. Contact your veterinarian if you dog ingests any wood mulch.
It’s not advisable to give a dog wood to chew as splinters and fragments can get wedged between his teeth and embedded in his mouth and throat. These injuries may result in inflammation, infections and painful abscesses for the poor pooch. … While inhaled pieces of wood may cause the dog to choke.