Rawhide is terrible for any aged dog! I believe it should be outlawed!!
Most of our rawhide sold in the USA is imported from South America and the far east...mainly China.
Terrible for our economy first off, and then even worse for our dogs health. A huge portion of imported rawhide carries the salmonella bacteria, which can killa small dog fast. then it can get lodged in their tiny throats, tracheas, stomach and intestines which can kill your small dog.
thirdly, most imported rawhide is made out of cats and dogs raised for that purpose! Ghastly in my opinion.
I have a whole web page devoted to this scary issue on my website listed below. Please read on if you ever give your dogs rawhide treats.
As for "grown up food" puppies need more nutrition for thier growing bones and organs. Puppy food is necessary.
Sue & Cricket
