Best chew toys after rawhide vomiting — puppy teething

A vomiting episode after compressed rawhide is a really good reason to stop using it — those chews can soften and come off in chunks that are hard for a puppy's gut to handle, and a Dutch Shepherd at 16 weeks has developing teeth and a digestive system that really doesn't need that extra stress. Teething is one of the most intense periods of puppyhood, and having the right chew available — firm enough to satisfy, safe for those emerging adult teeth, and ideally chillable to ease sore gums — genuinely changes how much chaos happens in your home. Can I ask: is your pup a lighter or heavier build for a Dutch Shepherd so far, and is the main thing you want to solve the chewing urge itself, or are there specific things in the house getting targeted?

A solid, bigger-built Dutch Shepherd pup is going to need something with real resistance — something that doesn't disappear in ten minutes, but also isn't so hard it risks his baby teeth. What breed and size is he working toward? Dutch Shepherds can get up to 30kg, and if he's already chunky at 16 weeks that matters for sizing. Also — has he shown any preference so far between gnawing on something hard like furniture versus softer things like shoes? That tells me whether he needs more pressure-relief or more texture.

Perfect, that's exactly what I needed. For a pup tracking to 28–30kg who chews hard surfaces and softer things alike, and where your main concern is safety after the rawhide incident, I'd go straight to the Nylabone Puppy Chew in the large size — specifically the chicken-flavoured wishbone or the Power Chew puppy version. It's made from a nylon-based material that frays into tiny, digestible micro-bristles rather than breaking off in chunks, so there's no swallowing risk like there is with rawhide. It's firm enough that a big-boned Dutch Shepherd puppy will really have to work at it, which keeps them engaged for long stretches, and the flavouring keeps their interest. You can also pop it in the freezer for 20–30 minutes before giving it to him — the cold genuinely helps with gum inflammation during active teething. It won't replace every chew need forever, but at 16 weeks through to about 6 months it's one of the safest, most durable options going. Widely available on Amazon UK and most pet retailers.

Honestly, some dogs do lose interest after a few days if you leave it out permanently — the trick is to treat it like a special item rather than something that's always on the floor. Put it away between sessions and bring it out when he'd normally be targeting the furniture, like after meals or when he's got the zoomies and needs to settle. Rotating it with one or two other safe textures — a rubber Kong stuffed and frozen, for example — also stops it going stale. The Nylabone tends to hold attention well because the surface texture changes slightly as it frays, which keeps dogs re-engaging with it. At 16 weeks he's in peak teething discomfort, so you'll likely get very consistent use out of it for the next couple of months without much effort.

Good call — large is the right size given where he's heading. One last tip: when it arrives, run it under cold water or freeze it straight away for the first use. That first chew session with a cold Nylabone is often the moment dogs decide they love it. Good luck with the table legs in the meantime.