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| Aaron |
Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
on an enthusiastic ferret?
Aaron
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Whew.....rubber toys are a death sentence for ferrets. They get the pieces
i their stomachs/intestines and it causes blockages. You need to remove ALL
rubber of any kind from his reach.
Also, you are goign to need to do some serious intestinal cleaning out of
that little one, or you are sure to encounter an intestinal obstruction
somewhere down the road. They can only partially obstruct for a while, but
will eventually cause a full obstruction and that can cause death in less
than 24 hours. First priority: know the symptoms of obstruction -
vomiting, diarrhea, skinny poops OR no poops at all. If he shows any of
these, get him to a vet immediately. He will probably need surgery to remove
all the junk out of his intestines. YES, it's emergency enough to pay that
extra charge and go to a 24 hour emergency clinic. Just be sure the vet
doing surgery on your ferret is experienced in ferret surgery because
ferrets are different than cats and dogs. They need extra precautions to
keep their bodies warm during and after surgery AND they need extra subQ
fluids during and after surgery also.
Here's what you can and should do immediately (after removing ALL rubber
products from your ferret's reach): Give at least 1/2 tsp of vaseline (yes,
he will eat it - mix in a little ferretone if you have to to get him to take
it) OR any kind of cat laxative (they usually like malt flavor) about 3 or 4
times a day for up to a week. This will help clear all the stuff that has
already accumulated in the stomach and bowel (hopefully) and may save your
ferret's life today or sometime in the future when it moves around and
obstructs. Then, continue to give vaseline or lax or some sort - about a 1"
strip, or 1/2 tsp - twice a week for a while. After about a month, go to
giving it only once a week, but continue to give it once a week forever.
Every ferret should have either vaseline/ferretone or cat laxative once a
week just to keep the bowels clear of obstructions/ hairballs, etc.
Your lack of knowledge about ferret care could well have cost your ferret
his life and may still cost him his life if you don't followup immediately
and do the necessary things to help him out of this problem. Trust me, if
he's been eating latex, there IS a problem. It is imperative that you
locate a vet who specializes in exotics, ferrets especially and know how to
contact him should symptoms of a blockage appear. You can find a vet close
to you here (they are listed by state and city) or you can post where you
live and folks here will try to guide you to someone who works with ferrets
regularly: http://www.ferretcentral.org/for-others/db-vets.html
PLEASE, PLEASE get informed about your ferret, how to ferretproof your house
to keep dangerous objects out of his reach (latex toys aren't the only
danger to your ferret!) and how to keep your ferret safe and healthy. Also,
how to choose a ferret vet and what to do in case of emergency - and what
constitutes an emergency. Ferrets are very different than cats and dogs and
can die very very quickly if they begin vomiting or stop eating or drinking.
An excellent book is "Ferrets For Dummies" by Kim Schilling. I highly
recommend you get this book. It's very reasonably priced here:
http://www.half.com . Also, you can get some ferret information at
http://www.miamiferrets.org and http://www.ferretcentral.org . Please,
for your ferret's wellbeing, do some reading and save his life.
If you need help or have questions, don't hesitate to come here, but it's
not good for your ferret for you to rely on this or any other newsgroup. It
is your responsibility as a ferret owner to have some knowledge of what your
ferret requires for a safe environment, healthy nutritious food, and lots
and lots of other information if you want you ferret to live a long, healthy
life.
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>
> Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>
> Aaron
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BTW, your ferret is not unique..........all ferrets love these kinds of
items. It's up to us as their owners to be sure they don't get ahold of
them. Just as children love candy and playing underneath cars - don't
trust that what your ferret WANTS is what is good for him!!
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>
> Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>
> Aaron
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| ZPL |
Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes rubber
though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed for
aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even if
left outside in weather for years.
I think they now come in different shapes.
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>
> Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>
> Aaron
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| kd7ctv |
I just let mine have rawhide dog chewy thingys, they'll chew on them but
thats about it.
"ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
news:40d4a84d$0$19883$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
rubber
> though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed for
> aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even
if
> left outside in weather for years.
>
> I think they now come in different shapes.
>
> "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> > Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> > he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> > than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> > rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> > likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper
bulbs.
> >
> > Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> > on an enthusiastic ferret?
> >
> > Aaron
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| Aaron |
mellow out...:)
I guess my posting was misleading.
I said "tears through latex". I meant he starts perforating the latex,
Not that he is tearing it into pieces.
I've always taken the toys away before he starts breaking off any bits.
And as I said I don't get them for him any more.
I know about ferrets and how to take care of them
Aaron
jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> Whew.....rubber toys are a death sentence for ferrets. They get the pieces
> i their stomachs/intestines and it causes blockages. You need to remove ALL
> rubber of any kind from his reach.
>
> Also, you are goign to need to do some serious intestinal cleaning out of
> that little one, or you are sure to encounter an intestinal obstruction
> somewhere down the road. They can only partially obstruct for a while, but
> will eventually cause a full obstruction and that can cause death in less
> than 24 hours. First priority: know the symptoms of obstruction -
> vomiting, diarrhea, skinny poops OR no poops at all. If he shows any of
> these, get him to a vet immediately. He will probably need surgery to remove
> all the junk out of his intestines. YES, it's emergency enough to pay that
> extra charge and go to a 24 hour emergency clinic. Just be sure the vet
> doing surgery on your ferret is experienced in ferret surgery because
> ferrets are different than cats and dogs. They need extra precautions to
> keep their bodies warm during and after surgery AND they need extra subQ
> fluids during and after surgery also.
>
> Here's what you can and should do immediately (after removing ALL rubber
> products from your ferret's reach): Give at least 1/2 tsp of vaseline (yes,
> he will eat it - mix in a little ferretone if you have to to get him to take
> it) OR any kind of cat laxative (they usually like malt flavor) about 3 or 4
> times a day for up to a week. This will help clear all the stuff that has
> already accumulated in the stomach and bowel (hopefully) and may save your
> ferret's life today or sometime in the future when it moves around and
> obstructs. Then, continue to give vaseline or lax or some sort - about a 1"
> strip, or 1/2 tsp - twice a week for a while. After about a month, go to
> giving it only once a week, but continue to give it once a week forever.
> Every ferret should have either vaseline/ferretone or cat laxative once a
> week just to keep the bowels clear of obstructions/ hairballs, etc.
>
> Your lack of knowledge about ferret care could well have cost your ferret
> his life and may still cost him his life if you don't followup immediately
> and do the necessary things to help him out of this problem. Trust me, if
> he's been eating latex, there IS a problem. It is imperative that you
> locate a vet who specializes in exotics, ferrets especially and know how to
> contact him should symptoms of a blockage appear. You can find a vet close
> to you here (they are listed by state and city) or you can post where you
> live and folks here will try to guide you to someone who works with ferrets
> regularly: http://www.ferretcentral.org/for-others/db-vets.html
>
> PLEASE, PLEASE get informed about your ferret, how to ferretproof your house
> to keep dangerous objects out of his reach (latex toys aren't the only
> danger to your ferret!) and how to keep your ferret safe and healthy. Also,
> how to choose a ferret vet and what to do in case of emergency - and what
> constitutes an emergency. Ferrets are very different than cats and dogs and
> can die very very quickly if they begin vomiting or stop eating or drinking.
> An excellent book is "Ferrets For Dummies" by Kim Schilling. I highly
> recommend you get this book. It's very reasonably priced here:
> http://www.half.com . Also, you can get some ferret information at
> http://www.miamiferrets.org and http://www.ferretcentral.org . Please,
> for your ferret's wellbeing, do some reading and save his life.
>
> If you need help or have questions, don't hesitate to come here, but it's
> not good for your ferret for you to rely on this or any other newsgroup. It
> is your responsibility as a ferret owner to have some knowledge of what your
> ferret requires for a safe environment, healthy nutritious food, and lots
> and lots of other information if you want you ferret to live a long, healthy
> life.
>
> jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
>
> "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
>
>>Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
>>he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
>>than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
>>rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
>>likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>>
>>Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
>> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>>
>>Aaron
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| Aaron |
Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
Aaron
ZPL wrote:
> Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes rubber
> though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed for
> aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even if
> left outside in weather for years.
>
> I think they now come in different shapes.
>
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Maybe you should try the "Foamy Fries" or "Cheweasels" - both products i
believe are made by HyperFur. Check http://www.theferretstore.com for them.
I would think that the closest to the vinyl would be the foamy fries. They
are made out of perfectly safe ingredients that dissolve in the tummy.
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
>
> Aaron
>
> ZPL wrote:
>
> > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
rubber
> > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed
for
> > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even
if
> > left outside in weather for years.
> >
> > I think they now come in different shapes.
> >
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| ZPL |
He will not be impressed with Nylabones.
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
>
> Aaron
>
> ZPL wrote:
>
> > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
rubber
> > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed
for
> > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even
if
> > left outside in weather for years.
> >
> > I think they now come in different shapes.
> >
>
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| Gwen & John |
Hi,
I don't think I can get foamy fries here in the UK. Can you tell me where I
can order some. Are they actually called foamy fries.
Thanks
Gwen
<jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:pJ8Bc.11627$Wr.9995@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> Probably not.......but I bet he'll love foamy fries.......they are very
> rubbery. (I tasted them and they're not all that bad either :-)
>
>
> "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> news:40d50bc5$0$19881$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > He will not be impressed with Nylabones.
> >
> > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> > > Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> > > I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
> > >
> > > Aaron
> > >
> > > ZPL wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
> > rubber
> > > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are
designed
> > for
> > > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart
> even
> > if
> > > > left outside in weather for years.
> > > >
> > > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
Glad I'm not the only one out there testing the stuff. ;-) lol They are
pretty good and now they're coming in different flavors! FWIW, don't ever
buy a kitty kong. Chewers can get through those in a couple of days. They
loved to carry it around, but it wasn't worth the risk of a piece falling
off. Kolby loves the nylabone ferret chews. I think there were two
different kinds, a hard kind (which we have now, bought from the ferret
store) and a rubbery version, but I haven't found that in awhile. Last time
I saw them Mary Van Dahm was selling them at a ferret show.
Holly
<jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Probably not.......but I bet he'll love foamy fries.......they are very
> rubbery. (I tasted them and they're not all that bad either :-)
>
>
> "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> news:40d50bc5$0$19881$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > He will not be impressed with Nylabones.
> >
> > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> > > Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> > > I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
> > >
> > > Aaron
> > >
> > > ZPL wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
> > rubber
> > > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are
designed
> > for
> > > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart
> even
> > if
> > > > left outside in weather for years.
> > > >
> > > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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| Paula and James McNicol |
I thought rawhide could cause blockages too, if ingested?
--
Paula
and the Boyz
Biffa, Rumpus, Banzai and DC
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"kd7ctv" <kd7ctv@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:0NmdnX9nhM10VEnd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> I just let mine have rawhide dog chewy thingys, they'll chew on them but
> thats about it.
>
>
> "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> news:40d4a84d$0$19883$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
> rubber
> > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed
for
> > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart even
> if
> > left outside in weather for years.
> >
> > I think they now come in different shapes.
> >
> > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> > > Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> > > he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in
less
> > > than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> > > rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> > > likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper
> bulbs.
> > >
> > > Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall
apart
> > > on an enthusiastic ferret?
> > >
> > > Aaron
> >
> >
>
>
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| Randy W. Sims |
On 6/19/2004 2:14 PM, Aaron wrote:
> Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>
> Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>
> Aaron
I saw a store downtown that avdertised chewy rubber, latex, and vinyl
toys, hard rubber balls, other toys, but I don't think it was for pets.
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| ZPL |
Ah - not for the aggressive chewer?
"Randy W. Sims" <RandyS@ThePierianSpring.org> wrote in message
news:jsCdnY67R_w_XEjdRVn_vA@giganews.com...
> On 6/19/2004 2:14 PM, Aaron wrote:
>
> > Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> > he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> > than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> > rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> > likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper
bulbs.
> >
> > Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> > on an enthusiastic ferret?
> >
> > Aaron
>
> I saw a store downtown that avdertised chewy rubber, latex, and vinyl
> toys, hard rubber balls, other toys, but I don't think it was for pets.
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According to my vet, yes.........also pig ears. None are safe except the
ones made of cornstarch that dissolves in the stomach. Nylabones or
N-bones. The HyperFur products are also safe, as they dissolve in the
stomach (foamy fries and cheweasels).
"Paula and James McNicol" <ferrets@NOSPAMmcnicol.org.uk> wrote in message
news:0WgBc.112408$B63.78115@doctor.cableinet.net...
> I thought rawhide could cause blockages too, if ingested?
> --
> Paula
> and the Boyz
> Biffa, Rumpus, Banzai and DC
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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> "kd7ctv" <kd7ctv@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:0NmdnX9nhM10VEnd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > I just let mine have rawhide dog chewy thingys, they'll chew on them
but
> > thats about it.
> >
> >
> > "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> > news:40d4a84d$0$19883$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
> > rubber
> > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are designed
> for
> > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart
even
> > if
> > > left outside in weather for years.
> > >
> > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > >
> > > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> > > > Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> > > > he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in
> less
> > > > than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a
hard
> > > > rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much.
He
> > > > likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper
> > bulbs.
> > > >
> > > > Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall
> apart
> > > > on an enthusiastic ferret?
> > > >
> > > > Aaron
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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Try here: http://www.hyperfur.com/ for cheweasels AND foamy fries.
"Gwen & John" <gwenjohn@eastkent.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cb3met$n9p$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi,
>
> I don't think I can get foamy fries here in the UK. Can you tell me where
I
> can order some. Are they actually called foamy fries.
>
> Thanks
> Gwen
>
>
> <jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:pJ8Bc.11627$Wr.9995@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > Probably not.......but I bet he'll love foamy fries.......they are very
> > rubbery. (I tasted them and they're not all that bad either :-)
> >
> >
> > "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> > news:40d50bc5$0$19881$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > > He will not be impressed with Nylabones.
> > >
> > > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > > news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> > > > Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> > > > I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
> > > >
> > > > Aaron
> > > >
> > > > ZPL wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really
likes
> > > rubber
> > > > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are
> designed
> > > for
> > > > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall
apart
> > even
> > > if
> > > > > left outside in weather for years.
> > > > >
> > > > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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p.s. I haven't tried the new herb flavors, but highly recommend the raisin
flavor and the molasses flavors, in that order :-)
"Gwen & John" <gwenjohn@eastkent.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cb3met$n9p$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi,
>
> I don't think I can get foamy fries here in the UK. Can you tell me where
I
> can order some. Are they actually called foamy fries.
>
> Thanks
> Gwen
>
>
> <jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:pJ8Bc.11627$Wr.9995@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > Probably not.......but I bet he'll love foamy fries.......they are very
> > rubbery. (I tasted them and they're not all that bad either :-)
> >
> >
> > "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> > news:40d50bc5$0$19881$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > > He will not be impressed with Nylabones.
> > >
> > > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > > news:mfydnVX6h-UTZUnd4p2dnA@scnresearch.com...
> > > > Yeah, i was thinking about trying one of those KONGs.
> > > > I'm not sure if it's chewy enough for him.
> > > >
> > > > Aaron
> > > >
> > > > ZPL wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really
likes
> > > rubber
> > > > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are
> designed
> > > for
> > > > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall
apart
> > even
> > > if
> > > > > left outside in weather for years.
> > > > >
> > > > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > > > >
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The cornstarch bones are NOT safe. Respiratory problems from "scraped"
powder and VERY high, very bad instances of intestinal blockages.
But, I find that pig ears and bull stocks have not posed problems.
<jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:M_jBc.8238$w07.6213@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> According to my vet, yes.........also pig ears. None are safe except the
> ones made of cornstarch that dissolves in the stomach. Nylabones or
> N-bones. The HyperFur products are also safe, as they dissolve in the
> stomach (foamy fries and cheweasels).
>
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> "Paula and James McNicol" <ferrets@NOSPAMmcnicol.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:0WgBc.112408$B63.78115@doctor.cableinet.net...
> > I thought rawhide could cause blockages too, if ingested?
> > --
> > Paula
> > and the Boyz
> > Biffa, Rumpus, Banzai and DC
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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> > "kd7ctv" <kd7ctv@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:0NmdnX9nhM10VEnd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > > I just let mine have rawhide dog chewy thingys, they'll chew on them
> but
> > > thats about it.
> > >
> > >
> > > "ZPL" <ZPL2@allegiance.tv> wrote in message
> > > news:40d4a84d$0$19883$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com...
> > > > Hmmm, latex has it's own flavor and consistency. If he really likes
> > > rubber
> > > > though, purchase a small KONG, in the dog section. They are
designed
> > for
> > > > aggressive chewers. Have yet to see one crack, peel, or fall apart
> even
> > > if
> > > > left outside in weather for years.
> > > >
> > > > I think they now come in different shapes.
> > > >
> > > > "Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> > > > > Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is
that
> > > > > he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in
> > less
> > > > > than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a
> hard
> > > > > rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too
much.
> He
> > > > > likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper
> > > bulbs.
> > > > >
> > > > > Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall
> > apart
> > > > > on an enthusiastic ferret?
> > > > >
> > > > > Aaron
> > > >
> > > >
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Kongs.....
"Aaron" <melech_g@excite.com> wrote in message
news:ltSdna0Kk4gXH0ndRVn-uQ@scnresearch.com...
> Our fuzzie, Cosmo, just loves to chew on rubber. The problem is that
> he destroys it way too fast. He tears through latex squeak toys in less
> than a day. Hence, I stoppe getting them for him. I did get him a hard
> rubber ball with a bell in it, but he doesn't care for it too much. He
> likes the soft chewy stuff, like tool handles and medicine dropper bulbs.
>
> Does any have suggestions of chewy rubber products that won't fall apart
> on an enthusiastic ferret?
>
> Aaron
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