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Originally Posted by Dara311  I gave Fiona a very tiny and thin dental rawhide, and I will only give it to her while im watching her. I would NEVER leave a rawhide in a crate, or un watched, just in case they choke. |
Some people get this confused, it's not the choking hazard; this can occur with any chew stick, and dogs should always be monitored with any chewing stick; it's the intestinal blockage that concerns some of us, and this will only happen if the product is not 100% digestible. Some products such as Greenies said "99% digestible except for a piece the size of a grain of rice", and these still caused intestinal blockage in some dogs. Since Yorkies' intestines are narrower than bigger dogs, any intestinal blockage would be a concern.
Symptoms of intestinal blockage include reduced or no pooping, loss of appetite, and vomiting, this is a very serious condition.