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What is safe for yorkies to chew on??? I just read where Hooves aren't good for them and can carry salmonella and since mine seem to get upset stomachs a lot I threw out all their hooves. They are going to be so mad when they figure it out!!!! What can I get to replace them? They don't seem to like nylabones, rawhide is out and I don't want anything they actually eat. Any ideas would be appreciated. |
Besides my fingers, I give up.:confused: She doesn't really care for her bully sticks anymore, so I'm at a loss and open to suggestions. I think she'd love it if I gave her a real bone, but that's not going to happen. Otherwise, she turns her nose up at the few other offerings I have tried.:( |
I didn't know they carried salmonella.. wow cody will be mad he loves his hoof. although my vet said he shouldn't be chewing on it cause it will break his teeth. but he is teething and trying to lose puppy teeth. so what else is there. i wont give rawhides either |
How about trying out kong toys? THey also make really hard rubber tire kongs where you can hide treats. Wickett loves chewing on his. He's also got these rubbery bones that are flavored and make great chewing material........can't remember the name now, will have to find it. |
Kong and any other rubber toy is out for me. I'm allergic to latex. and since i would be the one throwing and playing w/cody. i have to stay away from those type things. |
I give Samson those little Dingo bones and make sure to watch him while he eats it. Sometimes I even hold it for him so I can be sure he doesn't get a big piece off and swallow it. Sometimes I give him these tendon things (sounds gross I know) that are made by Merrick. He seems to like those, but like anything else I watch him to make sure he's eating it o.k. As far as something non-edible the only thing I can think of would be some sort of rubber type of toy that can be knawed on a little but can't easily have pieces chewed off. Now that Samson is older he has a hollow, soft plastic ball that he likes to sort of munch on but he doesn't really chew it. He kinda looks like he's gumming it, even though he obviously still has his teeth.:D |
My breeder said to give Kalina the flat rawhide chews but never the rolled rawhide...I don't know why but I give K the flat ones and she likes them. I also give her bully sticks. I never give her the hooves. So far she seems ok with them and they take forever to chew up. |
JJ chews on Kong balls. She loves them! I'm sure you know not to give greenies. We use to give them to Tilly until we found out how bad they are. |
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I buy natural bones in a family pet store that I deal with. They are already cleaned. They also come in several sizes so you can pick the right size. That is all Buddy chews on. He actually has put dents into those bones from chewing. |
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You can also buy them in you supermarket but those need to be cleaned from the meat, fat that are left on them. Some use them to make soup. They are very thick and no way can choke on them. I buy them already cleaned and dried. Look in any pet store where they sell the raw hides usually they are in their own bin. Just pick one that fits your babies mouth. There are not many small ones at times so I pick them up when I see them. If you have trouble finding them pm me and I will be happy to get one for you and mail it. |
Thanks, Carol!:) |
Yikes - should they not be chewing on rawhide? I just bought her one today that she LOVES! The lady at the pet store told me they have no calories and are basically made of nothing but dried skin so they are ok. I need to go get that from her! |
All right! I have another question. What about cleaned ham bone?:D Would they be safe or not, if supervised. Mine has never gotten anything to chew on unless I could be there to supervise her. |
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Are you talking about a whole ham? The ham slice bone I would be afraid they would swollow. Ham is a no no for Yorkies but not sure about the bone. It's really large though isn't it? |
raw bones from the butcher are great. They don't splinter and dogs really like them and they are good for them. I got some the other day and the pups thought they were having such a treat! I got 5 good sized ones (so they couldn't swallow them not matter how hard they tried) for $2.00. |
Ours chew on frozen carrots, kong toys and knuckle bones. They are allowed to chew on rawhide bones that are the big knotted ones only, because they are way to big to any of them to be able to get a piece off of. It helps with teething but they don't ingest any of the rawhide. |
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Wow, I never knew ham was bad for dogs. Whis is that-just curious? Lucy gets raw meaty soup bones I have my local grocer cut for her. They are a bit messy so she has them outside as a treat. For other times she has an "Antlerz". I don't know how other dogs like them but she loves her Antler. If you google it you'll see what they are. My vet thinks they are great and he doesn't sell them! She still has her first one and I imagine she'll still have it by the new year! |
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i go to the pet store and get the real bones that have sticky stuff in them .. then i take it out. it is rich food.(i keep it and use it a little at a time.something in there they love. have hubby cut it. it is round with whole.then i fill it with sticky rice and what ever im in the mood for . like yogurt ,cottage cheese. boiled chicken. all no fat. i keep it sticky. tede plays for hours and no harm done. jg |
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jg why not bully stick or better yet flossies.these are a BIG hit |
Puppy Ziggy's I got my furbaby his name is Rowdy:aimeeyork these chew treats by Kong Stuffin. They r called puppy ziggy's he loves them. Says they won't crack or splinter, safe, digestible, freshens breath, & cleans teeth. Does anyone else use them & what do you think? |
My three love to chew and I have searched high and low for something that is safe for them. They actually loved greenies but we all know what happened with them...then they loved Dingo bones but they scared me. I tried bully sticks and some natural Merrick beef sticks which they wouldnt touch. Ive bought about every dog treat on the market most of which they just look at. So recently while at the meat store I asked if they sold bones...they said they did it all the time and actually cut some down to size for me. They are still big enough that there is no chance of them choking on them. They were thrilled and have been carrying them around with them everywhere. I buy a new one once a week. So far (till someone finds something wrong with this too) this has been the best solution for me. Laura |
I give chester zukes z ridge bones, they are for at least a 6lb dog and they have to be 6 months old, chester loves them, but they are pricey, 95 cents a bone, he has had no problems but he is 9 lbs dog. |
Mine like the kongs filled with peanut butter, but if you can't use them I'd suggest you checkout Petedge.com. They have all kinds of toys. |
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