Why exactly are rawhides a definite no? I mean I read that when I first came to YT, but sometimes I wonder if we are just repeating each other without understanding why. I understand that they could get an intestinal obstruction, but that’s unlikely if you are using a small one. My foster has been eating rawhides under supervision for several years before I got him. He doesn't like bullysticks and I hold the rawhide for him, so I know there is no danger of choking. We throw them out when they are 2 inches so I know he can’t grab it from me. They are the skinny sticks, so he can't get too much at one time. His owner wants me to continue giving these to him and she's very leery of dentals because his throat was damaged during the last one. I mean millions and millions of dogs eat rawhides, I wonder if the danger hasn't been exaggerated? |