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27/04/2025
🚫 Throwing a stick is not always harmless 😫
It’s one of the most common ways dogs end up with serious, sometimes life-threatening injuries.
From splinters embedded in the mouth and throat, to puncture wounds and internal damage, stick-related injuries happen fast and often go unnoticed until they become a vet emergency. Even chewing on a stick can lead to infections or digestive issues if parts are swallowed.
And while many turn to ball launchers as a “safer” option, these can come with their own long-term risks. Repetitive high-impact chasing is tough on joints and soft tissue, especially in younger dogs still growing or older dogs with wear and tear. We’re seeing more chronic injuries directly linked to overuse of launchers — torn ligaments, joint inflammation, and dogs who won’t stop, even when they’re hurting.
There are safer, healthier ways to play — and we’ve laid them out in our new infographic series.
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Your dog deserves fun that lasts — not fun that injures.
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