Dog owners know the excitement their pets feel when it's time for a walk or a trip to the park, where playtime becomes an essential part of their routine.
Play isn't just fun, it's vital for dogs to exercise, bond socially, and keep their minds sharp. But, according to a dog rehab specialist, not all toys are safe.
There's one popular toy owners should avoid, as it could endanger their pet's health.Taking to TikTok, Felicity, founder of The Canine Rehab Co, showed a dog toy ball launcher, and said: "These should be illegal, and here's why.
I've seen so many dogs with cruciate injuries because of these ball chuckers." Ball-launchers allow dog owners to throw balls much further, up to three times the distance they could manage by hand, reports the Express.However, according to Felicity, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist, the issue lies in how the ball lands.
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