Dog

In lieu of the difficult job of brushing a dog’s teeth, conscientious owners keep their dogs’ teeth clean with dog bones. 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 is one example of a treat for dogs that has potentially dangerous consequences. 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 cause an obstruction in 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. In addition to those perils, they are sometimes so hard that they can 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. The result can be infection or even death. It’s just not worth the risk.

Pig ears can contain salmonella, and they can also cause blockages. It’s better to go with safer types of dog treats, rather than risk injury or illness to your dog.

There are safer dog bones for your furry friend to enjoy. 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.

Nylabones are made from nylon, as their name would imply. They’re quite strong. Unlike rawhide, they won’t break into chunks or splinter. The whole bone is digestible, and even aggressive chewers will have a good time with a nylon bone. When a Nylabone is chewed down to a little stump, pitch it and get your dog a new bone.

One brand of highly digestible and low-fat fake pig ears are called Better than Ears. Because they are made from healthy ingredients like wheat bran and soy flour, they really are better than pig’s ears. Dogs adore Better than Ears. They don’t last very long!

Here are some tips on how to give dog bones and when to not give them bones as dog chews. Never give your dog chicken bones. They can become lodged in your dog’s throat or even splinter.

Compressed rawhide, on the other hand, is not dangerous like regular 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.

When you buy dog treats for your special friend, check the ingredients, and look at the bones. Greasy looking ones aren’t healthy for your dog. When you give your dog a new bone to chew on, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out. If it splinters or if it looks like it may be dangerous for your dog, throw it away. Don’t take a chance with the health and safety of your best friend.

For more dog treat information and advice please visit me at Dogs Love Dog Treats .