KONG toys are fantastic toys for your dog. They are wonderful for retreiving and playing with, they are great for dogs that like to chew, and they are super fantastic to stuff for keeping dogs busy on days when it is harder to get out with them (like snowy or rainy days) or when life just gets in the way of a good round of exercise and play. However did you know not all KONG toys are created equal? There are an assortment of colours in the KONG family in which each are designed with a specific type or age of dog in mind.
Types of KONGS
- Pale pink or pale blue are for your puppy.
- Purple ones are designed for your senior dog.
Both of these KONGS are a bit softer with more flex behind them, to
be gentle on young or aging mouths.
- Red are the classic original KONG for the general chewer. The are definitely tougher
than the puppy or senior dog kongs but are designed with the average dog in mind. - Black are called extreme and are a tougher strength rubber designed for a more intense chewer. These KONGS aren’t indestructible but definitely more heavy duty then the classic.
- Blue KONGS are generally veterinary exclusive and are designed for most levels of chewer.
The Special Feature of the Blue KONG
The puppy, senior, classic and extreme kongs if ingested will not show up on xray – HOWEVER the blue veterinary exclusive are designed specially to be radio-opaque, meaning that if ingested the pieces will be visible upon xray. This is wonderful news from our perspective and we now have a selection of all available sizes in clinic. For more information on the benefits of the KONG, come on in, we would love to assist you!
Additional Sources:
taken from the KONG Company website
Albert North Vet Clinic 