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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  Any chew can cause a blockage the piece that was swallowed was just to big it has nothing to do with it not being digestible because it is. Dogs often swallow large pieces of chews and end up with blockages. Mine will only swallow tiny pieces of anything but I also will never give her a chew unless I can watch her. |
This is only partially true, the reason we look for 100% digestible chews is so that there can be no blockage in the digestive tract or stomach. The digestive juices soften and digest the chews even if the dog has swallowed it whole. However, it can still cause an obstruction in the throat before it gets to the stomach.
Because Yorkies have smaller than average intestines, they need food that is 100% digestible.