{"product_id":"ruffwear-gnawt-a-stick","title":"Gnawt-a-Stick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b6358;\"\u003eFrom Pooh sticks to fetch. The version you never have to worry about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe game of fetch, exactly as it should feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelled on the drift logs of the Oregon coast - shaped like a stick, throws like a stick, bounces with the same satisfying irregularity. But this one is made from natural latex rubber, so it flexes safely on impact and won't splinter. Both of those things matter: wooden sticks can leave sharp fragments lodged in a dog's mouth, and a stick that lands at an angle and digs into the ground can become a genuine throat injury waiting to happen - the kind vets see more than most owners ever realise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTake it near water and it keeps going. An integrated foam core means it floats, making it the fetch toy that works on land, river, or beach without missing a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also worth noting this is a toy for gentle chewers. Dogs who love to carry, mouth, and fetch will get years out of it - but if your dog's instinct is to chew through everything they're given, it won't last. Think of it like a real stick in that sense: made to be fetched, not destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs and sticks. It's one of the oldest games there is. The Gnawt-a-Stick gives you that game back - without the part where you hold your breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 cm W × 30 cm L (1.5 in × 11.8 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the Gnawt-a-Toys collection - pairs with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-cone\"\u003eGnawt-a-Cone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-rock\"\u003eGnawt-a-Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, all inspired by Ruffwear's home in Bend, Oregon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3501\/files\/Ruffwear_Gnawt-a-Stick_in_Salamander_Orange_Lifestyle_Autumn.jpg?v=1788950802\" alt=\"Man throwing the Ruffwear Gnawt-a-Stick in Salamander Orange for a border collie in an autumn park, golden and russet trees in the background\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural latex rubber - flexes safely on impact, no splinters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular shape creates an engaging, unpredictable bounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated foam core - floats upright in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for gentle chewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood safe and top-rack dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 cm W × 30 cm L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for interactive fetch play - supervised play is recommended. If any part becomes loose or detached, remove and discard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3501\/files\/Ruffwear_Gnawt-a-Stick_in_Salamander_Orange_BC_Lifestyle.jpg?v=1788950706\" alt=\"Black and white border collie nosing the Ruffwear Gnawt-a-Stick in Salamander Orange on autumn grass, leaves scattered on the ground\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural latex rubber with foam core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop rack dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExplore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-left: 1px solid #8a8939; padding-left: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e3d4a;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGetting it right matters as much to us as it does to you. Finding the right thing sometimes needs a bit of exploring - piecing together the right parts of the puzzle. If the final piece is still missing lets figure it out together - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003edrop us a message.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3501\/files\/Explore_further..._Product_Tab_Banner_Barks_Bunnies.jpg?v=1787667506\" alt=\"Golden retriever sitting on a wooden jetty overlooking a calm misty lake, with the text 'Explore further...' - Barks \u0026amp; Bunnies\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy is the Gnawt-a-Stick safer than a real stick?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal sticks carry two risks most owners don't think about. The first is splinters - wood breaks apart and sharp fragments can get lodged in gums or swallowed. The second is more serious: if a thrown stick lands at an angle and digs into the ground, a dog running at full speed to collect it can drive it straight into their throat. Vets call them stick injuries, and they're more common than you'd expect. The Gnawt-a-Stick is made from natural latex rubber - it flexes, it won't splinter, and it can't dig into the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIs the Gnawt-a-Stick right for my dog's chew style?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gnawt-a-Stick is designed specifically for gentle chewers - dogs who love to carry, mouth, and fetch rather than chew through everything they're given. The natural latex rubber is durable enough for enthusiastic fetch sessions but soft enough that it won't cause discomfort for dogs who like to hold their toy. If your dog is a dedicated power chewer, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-cone\"\u003eGnawt-a-Cone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-rock\"\u003eGnawt-a-Rock\u003c\/a\u003e might be a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDoes the Gnawt-a-Stick really float?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - an integrated foam core keeps it buoyant and upright in water, which makes it genuinely easy for your dog to spot and retrieve. It works on rivers, lakes, and beaches without any modification. Just throw it in and let them go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat's the difference between the Gnawt-a-Stick, Gnawt-a-Cone and Gnawt-a-Rock?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are part of Ruffwear's Gnawt-a-Toys collection, each inspired by a different piece of the Oregon landscape. The Stick is the fetch and float specialist - shaped for throwing, gentle enough to carry, and the only one that works in water. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-cone\"\u003eGnawt-a-Cone\u003c\/a\u003e adds a stuffable treat chamber for a second game after fetch. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barksandbunnies.co.uk\/products\/ruffwear-gnawt-a-rock\"\u003eGnawt-a-Rock\u003c\/a\u003e is a rolling slow feeder puzzle as well as a fetch toy. 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