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gracielove · 10-21-2012, 05:49 PM

Rawhide can be swallowed and sit undigested in the stomach. Many dog's have had to have surgery to remove rawhide. All rawhide is bad but the ones with ends on them to make them look like bones are the worst. Dogs easily chew the end off and get them stuck in the throat and die.

GuinnessStout · 10-21-2012, 06:23 PM

My vet was the one to tell me NEVER to give my little guy rawhides, greenies or bully sticks. He gets deer antlers only and they are thrown away as soon as the get small. Every once in a while he gets the Paragon chews.

concretegurl · 10-21-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

My vet was the one to tell me NEVER to give my little guy rawhides, greenies or bully sticks. He gets deer antlers only and they are thrown away as soon as the get small. Every once in a while he gets the Paragon chews.

Why no greenies or bully sticks?

MandiesMom · 10-21-2012, 08:31 PM

I think I'll look into deer antlers...never thought of those. After everything you all have said, I'm gonna steer clear of the pig ears and such too.

My lil friend · 10-21-2012, 08:38 PM

I was going to inquire about antlers. If anyone finds a good place to get them,please let us know.

kjc · 10-21-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Why no greenies or bully sticks?

Choking hazard and intestinal blockages with Greenies, although less reports since 2006 when they were reformulated.

Bully sticks: choking hazard, diarrhea, bacteria after one session

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Originally Posted by My lil friend

I was going to inquire about antlers. If anyone finds a good place to get them,please let us know.

Elk Antlers for Dogs - Elk Antler Treats - Best Bully Sticks

Deer Antlerz

Yorkiemom1 · 10-22-2012, 06:53 AM

I looked at antlers...they had some really small ones....I could just see trying to get that rigid thing out of my dogs throat! Someone told me their vet said antlers can chip teeth too.... I will stick with Bully Sticks...they dont break off in large pieces to swallow/strangle on, and I take them up when they get to a length that the dog can get the entire thing in its mouth. No one gets anything to chew on unless I am there with them, watching....

concretegurl · 10-22-2012, 07:52 AM

Scoobers got antlers once loved them!

I've been scared to get them since, Elvis' teeth are so bad we only use soft chews, been trying to save them but most likely at his annual vet will decide to extract several.

Maybe we'll do antlers after, they may save the extraction cost but wow could be painful for him.

Anyone use antlers on a yorkie with the bad teeth?

Elvis has 6 that we couldn't remove enough tartar to stop decay and two that needed to "reseat" after his girst scraping.

MandiesMom · 10-22-2012, 08:16 AM

Hmmm, I have to say that it does seem like the antlers could chip teeth.

I think I'll just stick with carrot sticks for Mandie. She loves them anyway

gracielove · 10-22-2012, 10:15 AM

I buy my little Gracie 12" regular sized bully sticks. When she gets the sick down to 3 or 4 inches I throw them away. They are good at cleaning the teeth since they can soften the stick enough to get their teeth into it but she can't actually bite a piece off of it. You do have to be careful where you buy them though. There are some discount companies that are selling very soft bully sticks and they can be a problem.

I have had the best results from the sticks from Best Bully Sticks. They are hard enough that she can only soften the end and they are from grass fed beef that have no hormones, steroids or antibiotics injected. If a company cannot guarantee their beef that way then I'd stay away. They also are not fatty. Just protein.

GuinnessStout · 10-22-2012, 01:52 PM

I was told to always watch him with the antler make sure he is not being too aggressive and if so remove it for the time being but antlers are composed of calcium, phosphorous and as much as 50 percent water.
They also say this about them
Dog Antlers are a natural source of the following essential minerals:

<LI _extended="true">Collagen-Good for bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage <LI _extended="true">Lipids- Essential for growth and development <LI _extended="true">Glucosamine- Good for joints and tissue <LI _extended="true">Calcium- Benefits bones and teeth <LI _extended="true">Iron- Essential for healthy blood cells <LI _extended="true">Potassium- Good for nerve and muscle function <LI _extended="true">Magnesium- Aids in storing and releasing energy Phosphorus- Benefits bones and teeth

<LI _extended="true">Regenerative effects on joint cartilage and fluid <LI _extended="true">Healthier coat <LI _extended="true">Aids in kidney function <LI _extended="true">Improved wound healing <LI _extended="true">High calcium levels <LI _extended="true">Cleans teeth

CouversMom · 10-22-2012, 01:57 PM

My two have never had rawhides and never will. Too dangerous! Thanks for the reminder

Belle Noir · 10-23-2012, 06:40 PM

Also, a number of rawhide products are made with formaldehyde. Especially if the rawhide was made outside the states.

shelimcallister · 10-23-2012, 06:51 PM

Max gets Bully Sticks and Himalayan chews. Now that he is 1 and doesn't need to be occupied 24/7, I only give them occasionally (once a week). What are the risks with those?

gracielove · 10-24-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shelimcallister

Max gets Bully Sticks and Himalayan chews. Now that he is 1 and doesn't need to be occupied 24/7, I only give them occasionally (once a week). What are the risks with those?

I think the Himalayan chews and the bully sticks are about the safest things on the market for a dog to chew. They also are good for the teeth. Just always take them away when they get to be a small size to avoid choking. Gracie doesn't chew as much as she used to. A 12" bully stick will last her well over 2 weeks.

10-21-2012, 08:31 PM	#19
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I think I'll look into deer antlers...never thought of those. After everything you all have said, I'm gonna steer clear of the pig ears and such too. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-22-2012, 07:52 AM	#23
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Scoobers got antlers once loved them! I've been scared to get them since, Elvis' teeth are so bad we only use soft chews, been trying to save them but most likely at his annual vet will decide to extract several. Maybe we'll do antlers after, they may save the extraction cost but wow could be painful for him. Anyone use antlers on a yorkie with the bad teeth? Elvis has 6 that we couldn't remove enough tartar to stop decay and two that needed to "reseat" after his girst scraping. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

10-22-2012, 08:16 AM	#24
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Hmmm, I have to say that it does seem like the antlers could chip teeth. I think I'll just stick with carrot sticks for Mandie. She loves them anyway __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#27
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My two have never had rawhides and never will. Too dangerous! Thanks for the reminder __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-23-2012, 06:51 PM	#29
shelimcallister Max Main's Mamma Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida, United States Posts: 1,101 Blog Entries: 1	Max gets Bully Sticks and Himalayan chews. Now that he is 1 and doesn't need to be occupied 24/7, I only give them occasionally (once a week). What are the risks with those? __________________ Max and Sheli

10-21-2012, 05:49 PM	#16
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Rawhide can be swallowed and sit undigested in the stomach. Many dog's have had to have surgery to remove rawhide. All rawhide is bad but the ones with ends on them to make them look like bones are the worst. Dogs easily chew the end off and get them stuck in the throat and die.

10-21-2012, 06:23 PM	#17
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	My vet was the one to tell me NEVER to give my little guy rawhides, greenies or bully sticks. He gets deer antlers only and they are thrown away as soon as the get small. Every once in a while he gets the Paragon chews.

10-21-2012, 08:38 PM	#20
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I was going to inquire about antlers. If anyone finds a good place to get them,please let us know.

10-22-2012, 06:53 AM	#22
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I looked at antlers...they had some really small ones....I could just see trying to get that rigid thing out of my dogs throat! Someone told me their vet said antlers can chip teeth too.... I will stick with Bully Sticks...they dont break off in large pieces to swallow/strangle on, and I take them up when they get to a length that the dog can get the entire thing in its mouth. No one gets anything to chew on unless I am there with them, watching....

10-22-2012, 10:15 AM	#25
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I buy my little Gracie 12" regular sized bully sticks. When she gets the sick down to 3 or 4 inches I throw them away. They are good at cleaning the teeth since they can soften the stick enough to get their teeth into it but she can't actually bite a piece off of it. You do have to be careful where you buy them though. There are some discount companies that are selling very soft bully sticks and they can be a problem. I have had the best results from the sticks from Best Bully Sticks. They are hard enough that she can only soften the end and they are from grass fed beef that have no hormones, steroids or antibiotics injected. If a company cannot guarantee their beef that way then I'd stay away. They also are not fatty. Just protein.

10-22-2012, 01:52 PM	#26
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	I was told to always watch him with the antler make sure he is not being too aggressive and if so remove it for the time being but antlers are composed of calcium, phosphorous and as much as 50 percent water. They also say this about them Dog Antlers are a natural source of the following essential minerals: <LI _extended="true">Collagen-Good for bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage <LI _extended="true">Lipids- Essential for growth and development <LI _extended="true">Glucosamine- Good for joints and tissue <LI _extended="true">Calcium- Benefits bones and teeth <LI _extended="true">Iron- Essential for healthy blood cells <LI _extended="true">Potassium- Good for nerve and muscle function <LI _extended="true">Magnesium- Aids in storing and releasing energy Phosphorus- Benefits bones and teeth <LI _extended="true">Regenerative effects on joint cartilage and fluid <LI _extended="true">Healthier coat <LI _extended="true">Aids in kidney function <LI _extended="true">Improved wound healing <LI _extended="true">High calcium levels <LI _extended="true">Cleans teeth

10-23-2012, 06:40 PM	#28
Belle Noir YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, PA, USA Posts: 258	Also, a number of rawhide products are made with formaldehyde. Especially if the rawhide was made outside the states.