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A Weimaraner Puppy Picked a Fight With a Ball of Yarn

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A ball of yarn has met its match. One silver-gray puppy lies on a sunny hardwood floor with both front paws wrapped around it, her chin tucked low and her eyes fixed on her prize. Loose strands of yarn trail across the boards behind her in loopy curls. Her fur looks extra fluffy and her ears hang long as she tries to figure out which end is the start. A potted plant and a soft ottoman wait in the background.

Yarn and string look like the perfect toy, but they can be hazardous to dogs. If swallowed, long strands can twist through the intestines and cause a serious emergency, and it often requires surgery. Always supervise string play, and take it away before the puppy starts chewing it. If you think your puppy ate yarn or thread, call your vet right away instead of pulling on any visible end. Safe alternatives include rope toys made for dogs, soft plush toys and puzzle feeders. Weimaraner puppies love a challenge, and a good puzzle toy keeps them busy.

For now the yarn is just a very interesting knot. The puppy looks perfectly content to figure it out slowly.

She tests the yarn with a paw, then her nose, then a gentle nibble. Puppies learn about the world by touching and tasting, and a ball of yarn is a puzzle that fits right into that curiosity.

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