Just like you want the best for your pets, we at 1-800PetMeds do too. That’s why I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review six fantastic dog toys available online at 1-800-PetMeds.com. What a treat it was for them to get so many new presents in a week! It was like Christmas in October!
When I say I got to review the toys, I really mean my dogs had the sheer pleasure of spending hours romping in the yard with them, playing fetch and tug-o-war and just generally having fun with them.
Sea Shammies
I gave them the Sea Shammies plush dog toys first, and the way my dogs’ ears perked up and they started running around the house excitedly told me everything I needed to know. These adorable, fluffy toys with the squeakers inside were an instant hit. The only problem the dogs had was deciding which one to play with. The crab, the blowfish, the octopus, or the starfish? Fortunately, they didn’t have to choose. They grabbed each toy, one after the other, taunting each other as if to say, “Look what I got! I know you want it!” Then they’d play a little tug-o-war, and one would give up and go for one of the other three toys, and the cycle would begin again. The Sea Shammies are holding up well to the rough play and chewing. They are dirty from being in the yard, but other than that, they’re in perfect condition. I definitely recommend them to all dog owners. They’re soft enough to be a cuddle toy, durable enough to handle chewing and gnawing, and cute enough to make you want to buy one of your own. They’re light weight, so even small dogs can easily play with them. My dog Lula is an 11 pound Jack Russell mix, and Romeo is a 35 pound Lab mix, and the toys suit both of them just right.
Nubbins Head Dog
The Nubbins Head soft stuffed dog is too cute for words! He has an big snout that is totally endearing – both to me and my dogs! As you can see, they let sibling rivalry get in the way and fought over who got dibs! Its body fur has a soft, nubby texture that feels good in my hands, and I’m guessing, in my dogs’ mouths. Lula especially loved it. She did not want to put it down. It’s a little smaller than the Sea Shammies, so it might be more suited for small to medium dogs, but I don’t see any reason bigger dogs wouldn’t love it as well. There’s a bonus squeaker too – one in the head and one in the body – so there’s plenty of squeak power.
Grubber Rubber Football
This rubber football is perfect for the season! At 10 inches long and weighing 1.75 lbs, this bright green rubber football is great for medium and large dogs to chew on. It’s shaped like a football, but rather than having rubber all around, there are four sections with open space between them, which helps your dog pick it up and carry it. I found that throwing it was a lot like throwing a traditional football, but with quite a bit more weight.
It was designed as a heavy-duty toy for aggressive chewers, and the unique open design makes it easy for dogs to wrap their mouths around. The rubber on the football is textured with nubs in the openings making chewing that much more fun. I really liked the heavy duty design and the bright green color (it’s easy to find in the yard!), and Romeo had a blast playing fetch with it. I think it’s a great purchase, and I recommend it (so does Romeo), but be warned – it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s too big and heavy for Lula, so it’s probably not right for small dogs, but medium and large dogs should love it as much as Romeo does!
