Since brushing dogs’ teeth is not always the easiest of tasks, conscientious owners give their dogs bones to help keep their teeth clean. The chewing helps to clean off debris and tartar from their teeth. They’re good for providing your dog with an interesting activity, and they love the different varieties.
Dog rawhide, for example, is a dog treat that can be dangerous. Even though dogs find the meaty taste appealing, they could possibly choke on rawhide pieces as they are ripped off the treat. When your dog swallows hard rawhide pieces, the can scrape the esophagus or throat. Rawhide can sometimes block your dog’s intestines. You may have noticed that a partially eaten rawhide dog chew is gummy and wet. So your dog swallowing that is a lot like us swallowing chewing gum – not a good thing.
Another treat that your dog will love is cow hooves, but they can lead to some of the same problems as rawhide. On top of all that, they are sometimes hard enough to crack your dog’s teeth. If your dog swallows an uneven, sharp piece of a cow hoof, it can tear the wall of the bowel. Infection and often death can be the result. It’s just not worth the chance.
Not only can pig ears cause digestive tract blockages, they can also contain salmonella. Rather than running the risk of hurting your dog, it’s better to go with safer kinds of dog treats.
There are some dog bones that are safer for your friend to eat. Especially in this age of all-natural products, you can find many different kinds of dog treats that are healthy for your dog and that don’t pose so many potential risks.
As you can tell from their name, Nylabones are made from nylon. They are very strong. They won’t break into chunks or splinter like rawhide can. The whole bone is digestible, and even aggressive chewers will have a good time with a nylon bone. Be sure to replace your dog’s Nylabone with a new one when the old Nylabone is chewed to a little stump.
One brand of highly digestible and low-fat fake pig ears are called Better than Ears. With healthy ingredients like soy flour and wheat bran, they really are better than pig’s ears. Dogs adore Better than Ears. They just don’t last!
A few tips on how to feed bones and when not to feed bones as dog chews. Never give your dog chicken bones. They can splinter, or become lodged in your dog’s esophagus.
One less dangerous alternative to regular rawhide dog treats is compressed rawhide. Compressed dog rawhide is made by putting together beef hide layers, and this makes the bone dense. This type will last up to five times longer than regular rawhide dog bones.
Check the ingredients and take a look at the bones when you’re buying dog treats for your little buddy. If they’re greasy-looking, they are not healthy for your dog. It’s a good idea to watch your dog whenever you give him a new type of dog bone to chew on. Throw it away if you notice that it has splintered or looks like it may be dangerous for your dog. Don’t take a chance with the health and safety of your best friend.
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