![]() ![]() They are all-natural, so there is no concern with bacteria, choking, digestion, or smell. They are made from yak’s milk using a Nepali method. ![]() There are plenty of other rubbery type of chewies on the market as well. Kongs- These are the ubiquitous red (and other colors) rubber oblong toys that you can stuff with treats and various spreads to keep your dog occupied and chewing for hours! They are billed as being indestructible, so there are no concerns about choking or digestion (except for whatever you put in it). Be sure to get the naturally-shed ones for extra kindness! They won’t splinter or create much odor, and they have nooks and crannies that really help get your dog’s teeth clean. Although we use these, there are some downsides: they have the same bacteria issues as rawhide, they are very high in calories, and they are messy and stink to high heaven!Īntlers- These are from elk or deer. There is no choking hazard, they are digestible, and they come in all the same sizes and shapes you might expect from a rawhide. ![]() Okay, so do I have you convinced yet? Are you running around the house throwing out all of your rawhide? Are you wondering what to sub in for this old-standby? Here are some options:īully sticks (they also go by other brand names) - these are dried bull pizzles. If he does not, a blockage occurs, and surgery is required. Rawhide is not digestible, so your dog has to pass it as he ingests it. This can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and pancreatitis. The rawhide swells up in the intestine or stomach, causing severe GI distress. In fact, between 20, there were 6 major FDA recalls of rawhide due to salmonella.ĭigestive Distress and Intestinal Blockage – If your dog does successfully swallow a piece, what happens next can be just as dangerous. Both you and your pet can contract salmonella from his rawhide! It’s fairly common for a standard rawhide bone to be laced with this bacteria. Here are signs that a piece might be lodged in his throat:Ĭontamination - Because it is made from animal skins and material, salmonella is a huge concern. This is a life-threatening emergency and without immediate vet attention, the dog could perish. The rawhide can quickly and easily become lodged in his throat, blocking his airway and potentially tearing his esophagus’ lining as it tries to work its way down. At some point, a dog will have worked at it long enough that he’s chewed off pieces small enough to fit into his mouth and even into his esophagus, but that’s often where the buck stops. If you’ve ever watched a dog chew on a rawhide, you know how stringy, soft, and long it can become. Dangers of RawhideĬhoking - Probably the biggest danger of them all is the risk of choking. Rawhide is classified neither as a human food nor pet food, so there are no regulations over its production. Other toxins, such as trace amounts of arsenic and formaldehyde have been detected in rawhide treats as well. It’s then washed and whitened with hydrogen peroxide, dried, and pressed into the treats you see in the stores (sometimes they add flavorings or coatings to make them appetizing for dogs). In order to remove the hair from this layer, the hide must be soaked in chemicals, primarily sodium sulfide. It’s the inner layer of cow or horse hides that has been cleaned and stripped of hair. If you still use rawhide, read on to find out more about why you should stop - and what chewing alternatives are out there. In fact, the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA both discourage rawhide consumption and list it among the dangerous household products for pets (next to pesticides and cleaning chemicals). ![]() It is so dangerous, that I am stunned they can still sell it. Depending on the dog, a rawhide can last days or even weeks! However, rawhide is extremely dangerous. They come in all sorts of sizes, and they are pretty economical to buy. Rawhide chews and bones are very popular for dogs. ![]()
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