Rawhide and why it’s dangerous

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by pstinard

I've given Greenies to Bella on occasion. It's good to see that they made the approved list.

I used them years ago when they were bad. My pups gained weight...and one choked on one one day...last time I used them. The company fixed them years later; but, I still don't trust them...probably crazy on my part. Just hard to get that out of my head.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Any opinions on those hard-as-rock elk antler sections that they sell at Petsmart? I didn't use to see them, but now they are all over the place--maybe it's a Christmas promotion because they look like reindeer. They look like they could crack teeth and splinter. Yuck!

Edit: Just found this article on AKC website: Are Antlers Safe for Dogs? - American Kennel Club

They scare the crud out of me I won't use them. I think I got one from barkbox or somewhere once when I just had Callie and she would just throw it around and you could hear the hard noise it made when it hit the floor and I was like no this thing is out of here. It seems like people could tell that its so hard it could break teeth.

[matese]

Originally Posted by pstinard

Any opinions on those hard-as-rock elk antler sections that they sell at Petsmart? I didn't use to see them, but now they are all over the place--maybe it's a Christmas promotion because they look like reindeer. They look like they could crack teeth and splinter. Yuck!

Edit: Just found this article on AKC website: Are Antlers Safe for Dogs? - American Kennel Club

A couple of years ago I bought one antler, I have to assume it was deer. Cody wouldn't even touch it. I ended up throwing it out. It was very, very hard, I believe for small breed dogs it would break teeth. No more antlers for us. Years back with my girls I always gave them greenies, they never had any problems with them. After joining YT and reading about all the choking hazards of so many chews I use to give my girls with no issues what so ever, I don't now what to give Cody, I give him bully sticks, but not every night. Poor kid needs to chew something.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I used them years ago when they were bad. My pups gained weight...and one choked on one one day...last time I used them. The company fixed them years later; but, I still don't trust them...probably crazy on my part. Just hard to get that out of my head.

I have Bella under strict supervision the whole time she is chewing on a Greenie, and I hold it with my fingers during the critical time she could swallow a large chunk. They only last a couple of minutes with her, so it doesn't take a lot of time out of my day .

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by pstinard

I have Bella under strict supervision the whole time she is chewing on a Greenie, and I hold it with my fingers during the critical time she could swallow a large chunk. They only last a couple of minutes with her, so it doesn't take a lot of time out of my day .

I have too many to try that one! LOL

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have too many to try that one! LOL

Sorry I’m picturing you with 8 arms lol

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Sorry I’m picturing you with 8 arms lol

AND a few extra pairs of eyes! LOL