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Rawhide chews My baby is 9 weeks old.My breeder said not to let him have rawhide chews.To me that would cut down on him chewing everything else up.Anyone know any reasons why they shouldn't chew them? |
Rawhide does not digest in their system. Also it is high risk for choking. I would do Bully sticks, Texas Toothpicks or Himalayan chews. All natural and it breaks up! Contamination. As with pet toys,rawhide chews can contain trace amounts of toxic chemicals. And, as with other pet (or human) foods, Salmonella or E. coli contamination are possible. Even humans can be at risk when coming into contact with these bacteria on rawhide treats. Digestive irritation. Some dogs are simply sensitive or allergic to rawhide or other substances used in their manufacture. This can cause problems, including diarrhea. Choking or blockages. Rawhide bones and other edible chews can pose a choking and blockage risk. In fact, this is a much bigger risk than contamination or digestive irritation. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes a vet can remove these pieces fairly easily through the throat. But sometimes open surgery is needed to remove them. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death. |
Joey uses bullysticks they are 100% digestible. Rawhide isn't 100% digestible, sometimes a dog will bite off more than he can chew and swallow it, and it's possible to get lodged in the intestines or even throat. My foster isn't interested in bully sticks, he only uses rawhide and he only has some while I'm holding him so I know he can't swallow big chunks. They sell the skinny strips, I wouldn’t recommend the ones with chicken wrapped, because the chicken is more likely to hold bacteria. I hold on one end and he chews the other, he never gets off a big piece, he mainly gnaws on it and I think it's good for his teeth. Joey does the same thing with the bully stick, and he wants me to hold him while he chewing on it. Main thing is don't use them unsupervised, and throw out the pieces when they are at least 3 inches long, so dog won't be tempted to swallow it whole. I think a chewing stick is very important, especially when they are puppies and are teething. Also some non-edible chews are good to have and teething toys for dogs. |
I would not feed rawhides... They can break off and they can choke on them. I give my two bully sticks and they LOVE them. They are digestible and I take them away before they get too short and haven't had any problems. |
Because they are digestable. I give dentasticks and they help with teeth health also |
rawhide can upset their tummies and give them diarherra. We give bully sticks and watch them closely as Maggie is a chewer. We've also given denta sticks and hymalian chews. |
I would read the posts on this and do some more research as to what is going to be the safest for your baby. Good luck with you and your little one! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...t-surgery.html |
I must add to the list of things good for them to chew would be antlers. They are safe, healthy and are from deer and elk who seasonally shed them. |
I heard greenies are good once he reach adult. They come in a teenie size |
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Oh I see. So it's the fact that they're gnawing on them that gets the tarter off. Maybe I'll just break them into quarter sizes. He poops like 2-3 times a day. I probably won't let him eat these until he gets a bit older anyways |
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I've gotten to the point that Tibbe lays in my lap and I hold one end of the chewie as he chews. That way I can really see if he is biting off a big portion to try to swallow, etc. And he is okay with my holding it for him. I do so enjoy watching him enjoy his chew - he gets such big fun and apparent satisfaction from it. Occasionally I will let him take a new one and move down to the end of the couch and chew a good while but once he get far enough along to start biting it through or trying to swallow, I move in and turn the other end to his mouth. He usually is so unhappy with that he just stops. But he get a bit of chew-fun on his own that way. Sounds fanatical and it is but the Jilly experience scare the absolute Willie's out of me and never want to see a dog ever have to go through what she did and coming so very near to losing her so I'm a fanatic. |
I have been giving Gracie bully sticks since she was 6 months old. She just needs to chew sometimes and if I don't have them for her she will go and find things she should not chew. I get her the 12" regular size. They are about as long as she is. She cannot bite a piece off but does gum up the end quite a bit. I throw them away when they get to be about 3". Have never had a problem but they should be taken away before they get to the point that they can fit in the mouth. Rawhide will break off and does not digest well. I think they should be taken off the market, especially the ones that are shaped like bones. The ends come off and can cause a dog to choke or be stuck in the stomach. |
i give meesha small tightly twisted rawhide sticks, it takes her weeks to eat one because of the way its twisted, she just loves them, i watch her closley when she eats them though, its the only kind of bone she'll chew on so far,and sometimes its nice to have her sit quietly and eat them because shes a ball of energy, so i haven't seen a problem with them yet, poops fine with them..i could see it she was eating alot of them but 1 stick that takes her weeks to eat prob wont do any harm, thats the only thing rawhide i will ever give her though..not sure if i will giver them to her when she loses her baby teeth because i heard rawhide causes tartar buildup? and i want to keep her adult teeth clean |
bully sticks Where would I get these bully sticks or toothpicks? Wal-mart or a pet store |
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Red Barn Extra Long Chew-A-Bulls Dog Treats at PETCO You can find smaller ones too! I have tried the Red Barn ones, they are pretty good. You can also find them online- Here are the Texas Toothpicks Merrick Texas Toothpicks Natural Dog Treats at PETCO |
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