Internal squeakers in soft toys can be safe under supervision but become choking hazards if your dog tears the toy open and accesses the squeaker. Dogs, especially vigorous chewers, may be tempted to chew and swallow the small squeaker, posing a risk of choking or intestinal blockage. To ensure safety, monitor your dog's play with squeaky toys and choose durable toys designed to withstand rough play. Always remove any torn toys from your dog's reach, and consider toys with safer, built-in noise-making mechanisms designed to be less detachable.