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lovemyalfie · 09-07-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jdonica

I saw this post and was doing some research. I read on another site (not even sure what site I was on) that Antlerz brand were processed and that was why they are so white. This site also did not recommend them due to the fact that they tend to crumble - but I'm assuming that was probably when using them with larger dogs. I did a search for deer antler chews and found differant sites that offered antlers that were basically straight out of the woods for as little as $4.00 for small. They come with instructions about how to "prepair" them for your dog (washing, making sure there are no sharp spots etc.) I figured I would try one of these to see if they are even anything that Harley would like before I paid twice that for the other kind.

Jeri and Harley

Alfie's hasn't crumbled yet, however I would hate for him to get hurt somehow if that were to happen. I never leave him alone with it, but still. Do you perhaps have the other websites you found the antlers on? I would be curious to check other kinds out. Processed anything is one thing I do not want to give my baby. If I only treated myself the same

Jeri Cunningham · 09-08-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I've never heard of them before. Just a side note, but Antlerz has the worst slogan ever.

I agree about the slogan it is really dumb.

jdonica · 09-08-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemyalfie

Alfie's hasn't crumbled yet, however I would hate for him to get hurt somehow if that were to happen. I never leave him alone with it, but still. Do you perhaps have the other websites you found the antlers on? I would be curious to check other kinds out. Processed anything is one thing I do not want to give my baby. If I only treated myself the same

The website that I ordered from was Solve Dog Problems with Positive Dog Training! Featuring the Easy Walk Harness Dog Harness, Antler Chews and MannersMinder (Manners Minder). just click on the chew toys section or quick search deer antlers. The extra small size is only $3.50 and they do flat rate shipping. Kinda stinks that I paid $4.75 to ship a $3.50 item but I didn't want to order alot until I actually get one to try. They do offer a 25% discount on orders of 25 or more antlers and you can mix and match sizes, which if you have multiple dogs or friends that might want to split an order that works out to be a great deal!

keokis mom · 09-29-2008, 07:35 PM

Keoki LOVES THEM and they don't splinter!!!! Much better than rawhide ( I don't give him that)

linkay12003 · 10-05-2008, 06:44 AM

My neighbor is a hunter and has tons of different size antlers. After a while, they will turn white with age. He gave me a couple very small antlers for my Yorkies. My Harley loved them and chewed on it awhile, then left it. My Abby was scared of it and wouldn't touch the antler with a 10' pole.

Asked my vet about them and she said they are too hard and 'could' break off the teeth.

So into the trash the antlers went. Asked her about the bully sticks as well. Problem with those is the possiblity of salmonella bacteria in the product as well as in all rawhide chews these days.

If you look on alot of the rawhide packaging and even some treats, they are made in China.

My Vets recommendation is stick to milk bones. They have vitamins and are digestable. Great for helping keep the teeth clean and won't break a tooth off.

I should know this to be true because when I lost my 15 yr. old Yorkie (Ginger), "God rest her soul".... she chewed on milk bones all her life. Never did she have bad breath or teeth problems. I believe she had one dental done in her entire 15 yrs. I believe the milk bones helped in keeping the tartar and plaque off.

Just thought I'd pass on what my Vet said.

Linda

browniesmom622 · 10-09-2008, 01:50 PM

Eww none for us.

Deegan's mom · 10-11-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by huami

i recently tried bully sticks...... they smell like a west texas feed lot....and something made emma sick the night I gave it to her....not to mention that no one would let her sit with them if she had it.....lol NASTY

I know most bully sticks usually smell, but I recently tried some of the Merrick brands and they don't smell at all. And I haven't ordered from this site yet, but it seems like alot of other YTer's have and they say that the sticks from this site don't smell either. %TITLE_TAG%

keylargolady100 · 10-16-2008, 10:21 AM

I heard about deer antlers for dogs and thought it was strange. but found that they are good in calcium and some other stuff. So I got Baxter one and he loves it. Sooooo between that and his Hymalian dog chew, that is all he gets.

068 · 10-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I've never heard of them before. Just a side note, but Antlerz has the worst slogan ever.

Yup. I'm more attracted to the power tools or the hunting/fishing sections.

10-05-2008, 06:44 AM	#20
linkay12003 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 38	antlers and bully sticks My neighbor is a hunter and has tons of different size antlers. After a while, they will turn white with age. He gave me a couple very small antlers for my Yorkies. My Harley loved them and chewed on it awhile, then left it. My Abby was scared of it and wouldn't touch the antler with a 10' pole. Asked my vet about them and she said they are too hard and 'could' break off the teeth. So into the trash the antlers went. Asked her about the bully sticks as well. Problem with those is the possiblity of salmonella bacteria in the product as well as in all rawhide chews these days. If you look on alot of the rawhide packaging and even some treats, they are made in China. My Vets recommendation is stick to milk bones. They have vitamins and are digestable. Great for helping keep the teeth clean and won't break a tooth off. I should know this to be true because when I lost my 15 yr. old Yorkie (Ginger), "God rest her soul".... she chewed on milk bones all her life. Never did she have bad breath or teeth problems. I believe she had one dental done in her entire 15 yrs. I believe the milk bones helped in keeping the tartar and plaque off. Just thought I'd pass on what my Vet said. Linda

10-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#21
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	Eww none for us. __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

10-16-2008, 10:21 AM	#23
keylargolady100 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brunswick Maine Posts: 440	I heard about deer antlers for dogs and thought it was strange. but found that they are good in calcium and some other stuff. So I got Baxter one and he loves it. Sooooo between that and his Hymalian dog chew, that is all he gets. __________________ Darlene, Zeke and Baxter

09-29-2008, 07:35 PM	#19
keokis mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 503	Keoki LOVES THEM and they don't splinter!!!! Much better than rawhide ( I don't give him that)