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Old 08-09-2010, 08:10 AM   #6
deonk1
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Originally Posted by my2boyz View Post
I have a friend who almost lost her female Biewer to HGE...they suspected bacteria from rawhide, bully stick type chews. They said the chew gets wet, bacteria grows, they chew on it again and get the bacteria in their system. I don't know if this is what actually causes HGE but that is what was suspected in my friend's case.

I'm glad your little guy is o.k. and home again.
Not sure if it was to prevent stuff like this or not, but my local pet specialty shop told me to always put chews in the fridge if it isn't gone in one chew session... that way nothing grows on it or it doesn't go bad.

Glad your boy is ok...
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