Galvanox pet-proof USB-C to USB-C charge cable ZDNET's key takeaways Galvanox's pet-proof USB-C cable is $15 for the six-foot and $18 for the 10-foot.
It's a tough, non-chewable cable with a small connector so you can still use it with phones in cases.
Its heft makes it a bit unwieldy. View now at Amazon
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I have to admit: charging cables are a lot better than they were a decade ago. I remember a time when "how to fix my charging cable" was a very hot topic. We have since moved on, and cables are a lot more robust. So much so that it's rare to come across a tatty cable.
Unless, that is, that it's been chewed by someone's furry friend.
Also: I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels old school
Yes, apparently dogs -- and more than a fair share of cats -- love testing the durability of cables. I have no idea why, but a quick internet search suggests that they're just nice and squishy to chew.
As a kid, I remember watching with wide-eyed wonderment as next-door's goat ate an entire 30 foot hose pipe. And despite the fact that modern cables are a marvel of polymer technology, wrapped in tough nylon braiding, they're still a easy delicacy as far as Luna or Charlie are concerned.
But I'd like to see your furry best friend chew this cable -- the Galvanox pet-proof USB-C to USB-C charge cable is durable enough for homes with dogs and cats with a taste for cables.
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