My Royal Princess Chews

August 25, 2010 6:44 pm | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

My Royal Princess, by Nylabone, is a hard plastic chew toy that — for some inexplicable reason — is designed in the shape of a Menorah. Or maybe a wishbone. With its name, hot pink color, and flashy packaging, the product is clearly marketed to a posh pet crowd. But the product itself has a few notable drawbacks.

First, the size and shape of the toy are bizarre, and both combined to make the chew less than appealing to our tester dog. Second, when considering the toy from the perspectives of practicality and safety, make sure that your dog is the right size for the toy. Aggressive power chewers, especially larger dogs, may be able to break off larger pieces of the bone, which could then cause a choking hazard.

As a bonus, the small plastic bristles on My Royal Princess — and all Nylabone toys — stimulate dog’s gums and satisfy their instinct to chew. Moreover, the bristles act as a doggie dental floss, massaging the gums and removing pieces of food that have gotten wedged between their teeth.

In short, if you decide to give My Royal Princess a try, be sure that your dog is the right size for it.

Pros: Small bristles stimulate gums, acting as canine dental floss.

Cons: As with any dog bone, watch closely for any choking hazards.