“Ask Dr. Laurel” is the blog of Dr. Laurel Davis, a holistic vet with a clinic in Asheville, NC and also offering intuitive animal health and lifestyle advice for animal companions and their human friends across the USA.
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Why do dogs need toys?
1. Chew toys keep jaws and teeth healthy.
2. Balls and fetching toys give a dog exercise.
3. Toys keep a dog from getting bored.
4. Problem-solving toys keep a dog’s mind stimulated.
5. Stuffies and other special toys can help bring comfort
Bonding with your dog is another benefit of toys.
Read the latest research on dogs and play in this excellent article from Bark! magazine.
Shine on,
PS: For an example of how much dogs love toys, check out Maymo the dog and his favorite mouse toy in this video:
Read the previous post about how play helps you connect with your dog. Or read even more from Dr. Laurel here.
