This Vanilla-Scented Indestructible Dog Toy is Over 60% Ahead of Black Friday

The Good Housekeeping Institute reviews pet products of all kinds, from dog sunscreen for those hot days to comfy dog beds for lounging around. Our experts scoured top-rated picks and reviews to ensure we only suggest the best pet toys to our readers and their furry friends. We consider safety, scent, texture, efficacy and more when choosing our favorite picks. In doing so, we spoke with multiple veterinarians about which materials are safe to chew on. These picks are made up of our product pro’s favorites and popular brands with rave reviews from real pet parents and vets.

Before you add to cart, check the materials of the dog toys you’re considering to make sure they’re safe for your pet. “Look for soft yet tough products to ensure your dog can’t destroy the toy but also keep their teeth from breaking,” says Megan Conrad, MBBS, a veterinarian at Hello Ralphie and associate vet at WellHaven Pet Health. “In general, rubber-based toys tend to be the most durable and safe for dogs. A good brand is the Kong brand. They make several durable toys made especially for dogs that chew a lot of things up.”

Dr. Conrad also suggests staying away from antlers and animal bones since they can break teeth and “cause obstructions if ingested in large pieces.” As a rule of thumb, she says “if you gently tap your knee with the product and it hurts, then it’s too hard for your dog to chew on,” (keep an eye on your pet if they’re chewing on hard nylabones so as not to cause any damage). Always supervise your pup while he’s playing, especially with harder bones or soft plush toys that have a risk of ingestion.

Most of the time, you don’t have to stress. “Chewing is a very natural behavior for dogs, so chewing on bones and toys meant for them is not something to be concerned about.” While ripping up the occasional shoe or household object can be annoying, it isn’t much to concern yourself with in most cases.

When it comes to excessive destruction, Megan says “addressing the behavior is necessary as your dog may be trying to tell you something!” If your pet is destroying furniture, your living space or other household objects on the regular, it’s an alarm. Megan suggests reaching out to your vet to make sure there’s nothing more serious going on before addressing the behavior.

For decades, the Good Housekeeping Institute has been providing expert reviews and advice on everything a pet parent needs, including dog toys. Hearst’s Director of Commerce Lindsey Murray previously worked with Good Housekeeping to cover gift guides and product reviews. She vetted a majority of the picks above. Parenting & Pets Reviews Analyst Jamie Spain updated this guide to reflect the latest and greatest indestructible pet toys. She brings years of product review experience to GH, previously working in the parenting and pets sphere at People.

Lindsey and Jamie interviewed veterinarian experts, respectively, Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA, author of Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness, and Megan Conrad, MBBS, a veterinarian at Hello Ralphie and associate vet at WellHaven Pet Health.