The ball smells terrible. I think it's the softener. We have him now for over a week on the terrace for airing, but it is not better. Because the smell sticks so on their hands, I dare not to touch him. My bitch I do not like even give him. Because in my opinion, can not be healthy, and when I think of the dog all the time in the mouth is ... Once I practiced briefly with her and she got it between his teeth. Well, then he was full of holes.
We would rather stay further in tennis ball, although that can not fly as far. But my health and my dog's sake, we no longer use the ball.