deer antlers for chewing

[BLowry]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I get them at Whole Foods. You can either find them in the dog food freezer, or back by the human foods. I get the ones from the dog food freezer, then I bring them back to the butcher and ask him to cut them in half, and some in thirds - bc the bones are pretty long and I don't need them that long for my kiddos. So in the end, I end up getting a LOT more bones for my buck bc I cut them down. If you have an electric saw at home, that works too.

Thank you ann! going to check these out!

[TillysMa]

I noticed a mention of pigs ears. I am just curious, aren't they high in fat? I have a schnauzer prone to pancreatitus, so have to watch fat content.

[Teegy]

If you can get the slices I'd use them as the marrow is exposed and soft. I threw Teegy's big one out when my friends Bichon broke her tooth on one.

You are better off with raw meaty bones for chewing they will definitely enjoy it more and you can serve them frozen, but stay away from weight bearing bones and beef bones, they have been proven too hard and have been known to break teeth

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by TillysMa

I noticed a mention of pigs ears. I am just curious, aren't they high in fat? I have a schnauzer prone to pancreatitus, so have to watch fat content.

Yes my vet has warned me away from these

[FryFry]

Leo, my 4.5 month old has been chewing on the same antler for the past 2 months. He doesn't chew on it often, and his teeth are fine. He prefers Bully Sticks, though.

[LeoTMNT]

Leo loves antlers. They've really helped with cleaning his teeth, too. Yesterday I had to break a part of his antler off because that particular end was getting to the point where I knew it could break off in his mouth and he could choke. I think just pay attention to the antler and your fur baby when chewing on it and you should be fine!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by LeoTMNT

Leo loves antlers. They've really helped with cleaning his teeth, too. Yesterday I had to break a part of his antler off because that particular end was getting to the point where I knew it could break off in his mouth and he could choke. I think just pay attention to the antler and your fur baby when chewing on it and you should be fine!

To risky for me. Broken teeth are a serious thing that can happen with hard things like antlers.

[pstinard]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

To risky for me. Broken teeth are a serious thing that can happen with hard things like antlers.

I let Bella chew the soft rubbery Nylabone, rope bones, and also let her chew on her stuffed animals. I check out the toys at the end of the day to make sure they are still safe--not frayed, or stuffing or strings falling out.

[Pntballgunz]

I get the Himalayan Chew at Petsmart which are Yak bones and our puppy and other dog loves them. Check it out. I haven't noticed any chips and we call our puppy piranha since he chews everything and generally destroys anything he chews. Comes in small sizes. Just google and you can read about the bone.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Pntballgunz

I get the Himalayan Chew at Petsmart which are Yak bones and out puppy and other dog loves them. Check it out. I haven't noticed any chips and we call our puppy piranha since since he chews everything and makes holes.

Those hard treats are likely to crack teeth.

[Teegy]

one of those personal choice things, I've seen many pro and con arguments on this

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Teegy

one of those personal choice things, I've seen many pro and con arguments on this

Well I talked to a vet dentist who said antlers with break teeth.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Well I talked to a vet dentist who said antlers with break teeth.

That makes two of us....

[107barney]

Here is an article from the dental clinic I go to and some of their treat recommendations. I am not a rawhide fan, but remember that this article was written for dogs in general not for small breeds. I kind of like the frozen veggie idea.

Frozen Carrots as a Doggie Chew Treat?

[chattiesmom]

I don't do antlers. I, too, am afraid of broken teeth and that just wouldn't do for my show girls .

My guys gnaw on Churpi Chews and an occasional buffalo ear. The ears are about the thickness of cardstock, translucent and don't seem to be fatty. After re-reading all of the information on them, they may actually be from cattle rather than buffalo - they are from free range grass fed animals and are antibiotic and chemical free. Not only that they are very reasonably priced. I get them from my favorite on line doggie treat store - petflow.com