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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  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? |
Esophageal obstruction.
If you are with pup and they aren't really getting anything off, then it is very minimal risk. Even being in the same room though, I found that not to be enough for Ellie. She had gotten a large piece off of rawhide and swallowed it even though I was right there trying to get it from her. It sticks in their mouth quite well. And that soggy/stickiness probably isn't favorable to the esophagus or perhaps even the trachea.
The only thing allowed here is Nylabone under supervision.