Every dog lover knows these aren’t just four-legged friends, but part of the family.

There’s a good choice that your dog has about 10 toys on the floor at all times.

Sometimes pet parents can feel guilty withscooping up their dog’s toysand throwing them away.

Dog surrounded by toys

PetSmartagrees, adding that you also should throw away rubber toys that break.

Another danger: The pet can get extremely sick with gastrointestinal problems (via PopSugar).

No pet lover wants that.

Dog sitting on the ground with a ripped toy and stuffing around him

There’s no secret there, but it turns out that they’re really dirty.

Considering that’s more than somepeople do their own laundry throughout the week, that seems a little compulsive.

Another great option is to have designated outdoor and indoor toys.

Dog holding a tennis ball

“Keep a variety of types easily accessible.

Being proactive can make all the difference in the world to your beloved pet.

Beagle carrying a toy