{"id":9114,"date":"2026-01-02T03:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/?p=9114"},"modified":"2026-01-02T03:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T03:16:04","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Shore A Hardness for Silicone Pet Toys\uff1f"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#A_Scientific_Manufacturing_Guide_for_Global_B2B_Buyers\" title=\"A Scientific &amp; Manufacturing Guide for Global B2B Buyers\">A Scientific &amp; Manufacturing Guide for Global B2B Buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#What_Is_Shore_A_Hardness\" title=\"What Is Shore A Hardness?\">What Is Shore A Hardness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Why_Shore_A_Matters_in_Silicone_Pet_Toys\" title=\"Why Shore A Matters in Silicone Pet Toys\">Why Shore A Matters in Silicone Pet Toys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Recommended_Shore_A_Ranges_for_Silicone_Pet_Toys\" title=\"Recommended Shore A Ranges for Silicone Pet Toys\">Recommended Shore A Ranges for Silicone Pet Toys<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Shore_A_20%E2%80%9330_Ultra-Soft_Silicone\" title=\"Shore A 20\u201330 | Ultra-Soft Silicone\">Shore A 20\u201330 | Ultra-Soft Silicone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Shore_A_30%E2%80%9350_Industry_Standard_Best_Balance_%E2%AD%90\" title=\"Shore A 30\u201350 | Industry Standard &amp; Best Balance \u2b50\">Shore A 30\u201350 | Industry Standard &amp; Best Balance \u2b50<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Shore_A_50%E2%80%9370_Heavy-Duty_Chew_Resistance\" title=\"Shore A 50\u201370 | Heavy-Duty Chew Resistance\">Shore A 50\u201370 | Heavy-Duty Chew Resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Shore_A_70_Not_Recommended_for_Chew_Toys\" title=\"Shore A 70+ | Not Recommended for Chew Toys\">Shore A 70+ | Not Recommended for Chew Toys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Scientific_Basis_Safety_vs_Durability\" title=\"Scientific Basis: Safety vs. Durability\">Scientific Basis: Safety vs. Durability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Material_Science_Perspective\" title=\"Material Science Perspective\">Material Science Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Canine_Dental_Studies\" title=\"Canine Dental Studies\">Canine Dental Studies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Shore_A_Alone_Is_Not_Enough\" title=\"Shore A Alone Is Not Enough\">Shore A Alone Is Not Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#LYA_Silicone_Custom_Silicone_Pet_Toy_Manufacturing\" title=\"LYA Silicone: Custom Silicone Pet Toy Manufacturing\">LYA Silicone: Custom Silicone Pet Toy Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Silicone_Pet_Toy_Hardness\" title=\"FAQ \u2013 Silicone Pet Toy Hardness\">FAQ \u2013 Silicone Pet Toy Hardness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/how-to-choose-the-right-shore-a-hardness-for-silicone-pet-toys%ef%bc%9f\/#Contact_Information\" title=\"Informaci\u00f3n de contacto\">Informaci\u00f3n de contacto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Scientific_Manufacturing_Guide_for_Global_B2B_Buyers\"><\/span>A Scientific &amp; Manufacturing Guide for Global B2B Buyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"848\">As the global pet industry continues to grow, silicone pet toys have become a preferred alternative to traditional rubber and plastic products. Their advantages are clear:<br data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\" \/>non-toxic, durable, flexible, easy to clean, and highly customizable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"951\">However, for many international buyers and brand owners, one critical factor is often underestimated:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"951\">How do you choose the correct Shore A hardness for silicone pet toys?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1337\">At LYA Silicone, a professional manufacturer specializing in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and solid silicone molding, we help global clients design safer, longer-lasting, and market-ready pet toys by selecting the right material hardness based on science, pet behavior, and real production data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1372\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Shore_A_Hardness\"><\/span>What Is Shore A Hardness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1507\"><strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1385\">Shore A<\/strong> is an internationally recognized scale used to measure the hardness of elastomeric materials such as silicone and rubber.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<li data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1556\">Governed by ASTM D2240 and ISO 7619-1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1616\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1616\">Measured by the resistance of the material to indentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1689\">Widely used in medical, automotive, food-contact, and pet products<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1791\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1736\">Lower Shore A = Softer &amp; more flexible<\/strong><br data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\" \/>\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1791\">Higher Shore A = Harder &amp; more wear-resistant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1791\">\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1791\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1963\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Shore_A_Matters_in_Silicone_Pet_Toys\"><\/span>Why Shore A Matters in Silicone Pet Toys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2005\">Choosing the wrong hardness can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2212\">\n<li data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2030\">Gum or tooth damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2076\">\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2076\">Products being chewed through too quickly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2116\">\n<p data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2116\">Increased choking or ingestion risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2154\">Higher return and complaint rates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2212\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2212\">Compliance issues on Amazon, Chewy, and EU\/US markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2268\">From a manufacturing standpoint, Shore A also impacts:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<li data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<p data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2288\">Tear resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2308\">\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2308\">Conjunto de compresi\u00f3n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2325\">\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2325\">Fatigue life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<p data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2360\">Mold design and wall thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2418\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Shore_A_Ranges_for_Silicone_Pet_Toys\"><\/span>Recommended Shore A Ranges for Silicone Pet Toys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2459\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shore_A_20%E2%80%9330_Ultra-Soft_Silicone\"><\/span>Shore A 20\u201330 | Ultra-Soft Silicone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2489\"><strong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2489\">Material Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<li data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2521\">\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2521\">Extremely flexible and gentle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2553\">Low resistance to deformation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<p data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2575\">Lower tear strength<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2601\"><strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2601\">Aplicaciones t\u00edpicas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2682\">\n<li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2636\">\n<p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2636\">Puppy and kitten teething toys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<p data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2653\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/producto\/custom-silicone-dog-cat-licking-mat-durable-indoor-pet-feeder-bowl\/\"><strong>Licking mats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2682\">\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2682\">Comfort and calming toys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9087 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-300x300.png\" alt=\"Silicone Lick Mats\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u72d7\u7cae\u57ab3.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2800\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shore_A_30%E2%80%9350_Industry_Standard_Best_Balance_%E2%AD%90\"><\/span>Shore A 30\u201350 | Industry Standard &amp; Best Balance \u2b50<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2884\">This is the most commonly used hardness range for silicone pet toys worldwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2904\"><strong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2904\">Key Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<li data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2927\">\n<p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2927\">Soft yet resilient<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2964\">\n<p data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2964\">Excellent rebound and elasticity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2991\">\n<p data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2991\">Strong tear resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3019\">\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3019\">Safe for teeth and gums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3040\"><strong data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3040\">Common Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<li data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3063\">\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/producto\/pet-chew-toys\/\">Silicone chew toys<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3089\">\n<p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3089\">Treat-dispensing toys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3118\">\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3118\">Interactive feeding toys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3149\">Flexible silicone frisbees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5288 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Silicone Pet chew toys\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/accessories-for-pets.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3330\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shore_A_50%E2%80%9370_Heavy-Duty_Chew_Resistance\"><\/span>Shore A 50\u201370 | Heavy-Duty Chew Resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3360\"><strong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3360\">Material Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<li data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3384\">\n<p data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3384\">Increased stiffness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3426\">\n<p data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3426\">High resistance to biting and cutting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3450\">Longer service life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3465\"><strong data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3465\">Ideal For<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<li data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3490\">\n<p data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3490\">Medium to large dogs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3509\">\n<p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3509\">Strong chewers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<p data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3551\">Long-term durability-focused products<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3716\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shore_A_70_Not_Recommended_for_Chew_Toys\"><\/span>Shore A 70+ | Not Recommended for Chew Toys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3754\">This hardness is typically used for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3801\">\n<li data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3775\">\n<p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3775\">Juntas industriales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3801\">\n<p data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3801\">Mechanical components<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3878\">\u274c Not suitable for pet chewing applications due to potential dental impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3927\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientific_Basis_Safety_vs_Durability\"><\/span>Scientific Basis: Safety vs. Durability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3961\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Material_Science_Perspective\"><\/span>Material Science Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4104\">\n<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4038\">\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4038\">Higher Shore A \u2192 higher elastic modulus \u2192 increased bite force feedback<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4104\">\n<p data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4104\">Lower Shore A \u2192 lower tear resistance \u2192 higher risk of damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4131\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canine_Dental_Studies\"><\/span>Canine Dental Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4288\">\n<li data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4174\">\n<p data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4174\">Puppy teeth are not fully mineralized<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4226\">\n<p data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4226\">Adult dogs can exert 200\u2013450 PSI bite force<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4288\">\n<p data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4288\">Excessive hardness increases tooth wear and fracture risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4420\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shore_A_Alone_Is_Not_Enough\"><\/span>Shore A Alone Is Not Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4520\">Many suppliers simply quote a Shore A number.<br data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4470\" \/>However, Shore A does not tell the full story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4565\">Other critical performance factors include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4775\">\n<li data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4614\">\n<p data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4614\">Silicone formulation quality (VMQ \/ LSR grade)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4640\">\n<p data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4640\">Tear strength additives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4676\">\n<p data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4676\">Mold structure and wall thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4719\">\n<p data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4719\">Injection or compression molding process<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4775\">\n<p data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4775\">Compliance with FDA, LFGB, and food-contact standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4932\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LYA_Silicone_Custom_Silicone_Pet_Toy_Manufacturing\"><\/span>LYA Silicone: Custom Silicone Pet Toy Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"5016\">\u00a0We provide end-to-end solutions for global pet brands:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5285\">\n<li data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5063\">\n<p data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5063\">\ud83d\udc3e Custom silicone pet toys (Shore A 20\u201370)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5105\">\n<p data-start=\"5066\" data-end=\"5105\">\ud83e\uddea Food-grade &amp; LFGB-certified silicone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5164\">\n<p data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5164\">\ud83d\udd27 Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) &amp; solid silicone molding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5206\">\n<p data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5206\">\ud83e\udde9 Multi-hardness overmolding solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5246\">\n<p data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5246\">\ud83c\udfed In-house tooling &amp; mass production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5285\">\n<p data-start=\"5249\" data-end=\"5285\">\ud83d\udce6 OEM \/ ODM \/ private label support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8630 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Custom silicone pet toys (Shore A 20\u201370)\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8631 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Food-grade &amp; LFGB-certified silicone\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/22.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8632 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) &amp; solid silicone molding\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8633 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-hardness overmolding solutions\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5439\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Silicone_Pet_Toy_Hardness\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 Silicone Pet Toy Hardness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5650\"><strong data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5493\">Q1: Does silicone color affect Shore A hardness?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5496\" \/>A: High-quality pigments should not. Low-grade colorants may alter mechanical properties. We use certified food-grade color systems to ensure consistency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\"><strong data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5721\">Q2: Can one design be produced in multiple hardness options?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5721\" data-end=\"5724\" \/>A: Yes. We support multiple Shore A variants using the same mold or multi-hardness overmolding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\"><strong data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5881\">Q3: Is LSR better than solid silicone for pet toys?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5884\" \/>A: LSR offers better consistency, cleaner molding, and tighter hardness tolerances\u2014ideal for premium pet products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\"><strong data-start=\"6005\" data-end=\"6067\">Q4: Can you recommend hardness based on dog size or breed?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6067\" data-end=\"6070\" \/>A: Absolutely. We tailor hardness recommendations based on target pet size, chewing behavior, and market positioning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\"><strong data-start=\"6194\" data-end=\"6244\">Q5: What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6247\" \/>A: MOQ depends on product design and tooling. Please contact us via our website for a customized quote.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\">\n<p data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5819\">\n<h2 data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5066\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Information\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5066\">Informaci\u00f3n de contacto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5288\"><strong data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5120\">LYA Silicone - Su socio OEM de silicona de confianza<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3255\">\n<li data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3158\">\n<p data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udce7\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0Correo electr\u00f3nico:\u00a0<a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3156\">sale11@lyasilicone.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3188\">\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0Tel\u00e9fono: +86-13420974883<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3255\">\n<p data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3255\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf10\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0P\u00e1gina web:\u00a0<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyasilicone.com\/es\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3253\">www.lyasilicone.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Scientific &amp; 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