May 19, 2011
Is it true that the glue in a tennis ball can destroy a dog's tooth enamel?
Full Question:
Is it true that the glue in a tennis ball(that holds the fuzz on) can destroy a dog's tooth enamel? My yellow Lab is a serious ball retriever at 3 1/2. Are those Chucker balls (orange and blue, made in China) safer? 
Cindy's Answer:
Yes, I use the rubber chuck it balls for playing with my dogs. I do not use regular tennis balls. I use the Chuckit! instead.
User Response:
I bought some rubber chuck it balls. My yellow Lab Jade prefers the tennis balls. Are they bad because of this new information about the glue hoding the fuzz on destroying tooth enamel? Thank you.
Cindy's Answer:
The information about tennis balls being abrasive to the teeth isn’t new. We’ve been telling people about it for 9 or 10 years.
My dogs prefer many things that may not be in their best interest, but it’s up to me to make decisions for them. I don’t give them the choice. Only offer the rubber balls, and I’m sure she’ll be fine.
My dogs prefer many things that may not be in their best interest, but it’s up to me to make decisions for them. I don’t give them the choice. Only offer the rubber balls, and I’m sure she’ll be fine.
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