Martha Stewart Crochet Squeak Toy

February 1, 2011 4:06 pm | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

The Crochet Squeak Toy by Martha Stewart Pets is a delightful, satisfying chew toy made from a snuggly, knit material that dogs love to chew. The toys, which come in playful fruit and animal shapes, feature a pliable exterior made from a combination of fabrics that create a mesh — both stimulating dogs’ gums and satisfying their natural chewing instinct.

The material is also surprisingly durable. When I gave our young tester dog the Crochet Squeak toy for the first time I was certain he would destroy it within a matter of minutes, but he happily chewed it for the better part of an hour without coming even close to ripping open a seam.

If you’re looking for a long lasting toy that will stand up to rigorous power chewers, the Crochet Squeak toy may not be it — but then again, it never claims to be either. Instead, this adorable squeaker is ideal for moderate chewers, and perfect for younger or smaller dogs.

Of course, with chew toys that are stuffed with synthetic material it is always a good idea to supervise your dogs’ chewing. Fortunately, due to the Crochet Squeak’s knitted exterior, the risks are minimized.

Bottom line: Featuring an ideal size — about that of a baseball — and a squishy softness that dogs love to grip in their mouths, the Crochet Squeak toy is a solid option for a cotton chew toy. And as a bonus, the fabric is detergent-friendly: just one quick spot-clean, and it’s good as new.

Pros: Mesh exterior is appealing to dogs; easy-to-clean; adorable design.

Cons: None.