{"id":17096,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:32","slug":"is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe for dogs to chew on blankets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_chew_on_blankets\" title=\"Is it safe for dogs to chew on blankets?\">Is it safe for dogs to chew on blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Can_dogs_chew_on_fleece_blankets\" title=\"Can dogs chew on fleece blankets?\">Can dogs chew on fleece blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_chew_and_eat_his_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog chew and eat his blankets?\">Why does my dog chew and eat his blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_on_blankets\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Can_dogs_chew_on_blankets\" title=\"Can dogs chew on blankets?\">Can dogs chew on blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Is_it_safe_for_a_dog_to_chew_on_a_blanket\" title=\"Is it safe for a dog to chew on a blanket?\">Is it safe for a dog to chew on a blanket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_chew_fleece_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog chew fleece blankets?\">Why does my dog chew fleece blankets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#Are_fleece_blankets_safe_for_puppies\" title=\"Are fleece blankets safe for puppies?\">Are fleece blankets safe for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-for-dogs-to-chew-on-blankets\/#What_material_can_dogs_not_chew_through\" title=\"What material can dogs not chew through?\">What material can dogs not chew through?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_chew_on_blankets\"><\/span>Is it safe for dogs to chew on blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes dogs chew out of frustration, to relieve anxiety, or because they are hungry. <b>Blankets are a favorite object of choice to chew on. Most of the time, blanket chewing is a perfectly natural behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_chew_on_fleece_blankets\"><\/span>Can dogs chew on fleece blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best chew proof blankets for dogs are soft but sturdy. <b>The most popular materials are polyester, microfiber, and fleece. Lightweight materials are preferable to heavy ones. This is because they are less tempting for destructive dogs to chew on, especially when compared to padded blankets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_chew_and_eat_his_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog chew and eat his blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just a phase: <b>With some dogs, blanket chewing is an adolescent phase while they are teething; for others, it simply grows into a comforting tool. If your dog is young and still teething, you might find soft toys or stuffies are something that works.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_on_blankets\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Giving chew toys to your dog is the best way to stop it from chewing blankets. Also, praise it when it does so. Chew deterrent sprays and plenty of exercises to relieve stress and anxiety are excellent alternatives. If the condition doesn&#8217;t stop or worsens, visit the vet to check for an underlying health issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_chew_on_blankets\"><\/span>Can dogs chew on blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may chew on blankets for several reasons, including anxiety, teething (if the dog is a puppy), hunger, or attempting to fulfill a need to nurse leftover from their puppyhood. Blanket chewing is a common behavior and can be stopped by providing appropriate alternatives for your dog to chew on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_a_dog_to_chew_on_a_blanket\"><\/span>Is it safe for a dog to chew on a blanket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies separated from their mothers too soon may suck on blankets for comfort. <b>Adult dogs of any breed can enjoy sucking on a blanket or soft toy. Unless the behavior becomes extremely compulsive, it&#8217;s not at all destructive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_chew_fleece_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog chew fleece blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes dogs chew <b>out of frustration, to relieve anxiety, or because they are hungry. Blankets are a favorite object of choice to chew on. Most of the time, blanket chewing is a perfectly natural behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_fleece_blankets_safe_for_puppies\"><\/span>Are fleece blankets safe for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lightweight polyester fleece, nylon, faux fur, Sherpa, quilted, coral fleece, and polar fleece are some of the best materials to use for puppy blankets. Fleece is the most popular material for puppy blankets because these blankets are: Lightweight enough to let air through so your puppy can breathe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_material_can_dogs_not_chew_through\"><\/span>What material can dogs not chew through?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Abrasion-resistant material. <b>Cordura, canvas, and PVC are some possible options for bite proof beds. Canvas is one of the more popular options for indestructible dog beds. It is extremely durable and tear resistant, so it shouldn&#8217;t break when a dog tries to chew it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it safe for dogs to chew on blankets?Can dogs chew on fleece blankets?Why does my dog chew and eat his blankets?How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?Can dogs chew on blankets?Is it safe for a dog to chew on a blanket?Why does my dog chew fleece blankets?Are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17096"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17096\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}