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CupofDog · 08-05-2008, 12:18 AM

I wanted to share this article with my YT pals in hopes that it might help save pet parents unnecessary stress or upset!

Rawhide - Danger in Disguise | CupOFdog | Dog Site for Dog People

navygirl76 · 08-05-2008, 08:00 AM

thanks for sharing this! i bought Teddy some pig ears to chew on, and i gave him one before i left to go to the store. When i came back, he had cut his mouth and bled all over his room-i was so scared!!

i havent given him one since then- im too afraid he will hurt himself..

harley1 · 08-05-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CupofDog

I wanted to share this article with my YT pals in hopes that it might help save pet parents unnecessary stress or upset!

Rawhide - Danger in Disguise | CupOFdog | Dog Site for Dog People

Many thanks for sharing this article,i have always felt nervous giving Harley the odd rawhide and from now on he wont be getting anymore. What bones or chewies do you give your Yorkies that are safe for them ,i find their is so much choice it is overwhelming?

Mytinkerbell · 08-05-2008, 09:43 AM

I agree!!!!! We just got back from the vet Friday. We gave Leah a rawhide stick the 1st of last week and another one on Wednesday. When she got up Friday morning she had thrown up twice in her crate, threw up 4 more times while my daughter was getting ready for work and 4 more times when she got to work. I took her to the vet, worried and they said it was probably the bones....little ones can't handle these kinds them. She said to give her a "denta bone" if she needed to chew on anything. Anyway, they gave her some medicine to calm her stomach and even though she threw up a couple of times after we gave her the med's it definetly helped. She's back to her old self now...full of energy! I'm just grateful that it was not worse. The vet says, "No more rawhide....EVER"!

CupofDog · 08-05-2008, 10:27 AM

Thanks for your responses!

As far as alternatives, I copied this from the article. There are plenty! My lil' girl LOVES Bully sticks that come in all shapes and sizes - and are completely digestable!

Safe, Healthy Alternatives to Rawhide

If you are looking for a healthy chew for Fido, there are plenty. Options include organic raw bones (supervise while chewing), bully sticks, muscle chews and the popular classic Kong toys, can be filled with peanut butter or another healthy satisfying treat to engage a dog’s chewing instincts.

At the original link, Rawhide - Danger in Disguise | CupOFdog | Dog Site for Dog People
The alternatives are each linked to a website that sells those chew sticks so you can get a visual!

princesskl · 08-05-2008, 10:43 AM

yeppers on the rawhide! thankfully we asked our vet before buying those kind of chews. he doesn't even give them to his large dogs. doesn't like them @ all. i don't remember about bully sticks, but he gives his dogs & recommends nylabones. cali loves her nylabone. . . her kong too!

sorry to hear of some of your baby's boo boos!

YorkieChick1 · 08-05-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks for the reminder!! It's good to remind all the old timers and let the newbies know that they are a "no-no"!!

08-05-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
CupofDog YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 707	Rawhide - Danger in Disguise! I wanted to share this article with my YT pals in hopes that it might help save pet parents unnecessary stress or upset! Rawhide - Danger in Disguise \| CupOFdog \| Dog Site for Dog People __________________ Roving dogs do not indicate the civilization or compassion of the society; they betray on the contrary the ignorance and lethargy of its members. -Ghandi

08-05-2008, 08:00 AM	#2
navygirl76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 158	thanks for sharing this! i bought Teddy some pig ears to chew on, and i gave him one before i left to go to the store. When i came back, he had cut his mouth and bled all over his room-i was so scared!! i havent given him one since then- im too afraid he will hurt himself.. __________________ Proud U.S. Navy veteran! Mommy to Teddy, his cat sisters Layla and Salem and a bunch of fish

08-05-2008, 10:27 AM	#5
CupofDog YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 707	Thanks for your responses! As far as alternatives, I copied this from the article. There are plenty! My lil' girl LOVES Bully sticks that come in all shapes and sizes - and are completely digestable! Safe, Healthy Alternatives to Rawhide If you are looking for a healthy chew for Fido, there are plenty. Options include organic raw bones (supervise while chewing), bully sticks, muscle chews and the popular classic Kong toys, can be filled with peanut butter or another healthy satisfying treat to engage a dog’s chewing instincts. At the original link, Rawhide - Danger in Disguise \| CupOFdog \| Dog Site for Dog People The alternatives are each linked to a website that sells those chew sticks so you can get a visual! __________________ Roving dogs do not indicate the civilization or compassion of the society; they betray on the contrary the ignorance and lethargy of its members. -Ghandi

08-05-2008, 11:17 AM	#7
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,882	Thanks for the reminder!! It's good to remind all the old timers and let the newbies know that they are a "no-no"!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke, Binky, Bunny, Mindy & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

08-05-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
Mytinkerbell Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crawfordsville, IN. USA Posts: 50	I agree!!!!! We just got back from the vet Friday. We gave Leah a rawhide stick the 1st of last week and another one on Wednesday. When she got up Friday morning she had thrown up twice in her crate, threw up 4 more times while my daughter was getting ready for work and 4 more times when she got to work. I took her to the vet, worried and they said it was probably the bones....little ones can't handle these kinds them. She said to give her a "denta bone" if she needed to chew on anything. Anyway, they gave her some medicine to calm her stomach and even though she threw up a couple of times after we gave her the med's it definetly helped. She's back to her old self now...full of energy! I'm just grateful that it was not worse. The vet says, "No more rawhide....EVER"!

08-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
princesskl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 33	yeppers on the rawhide! thankfully we asked our vet before buying those kind of chews. he doesn't even give them to his large dogs. doesn't like them @ all. i don't remember about bully sticks, but he gives his dogs & recommends nylabones. cali loves her nylabone. . . her kong too! sorry to hear of some of your baby's boo boos!