2006-08-26 10:26:13 · 10 answers · asked by RebelWithOutACause 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No it isn't good for dogs. It can cause blockages & choking. It isn't digestable. Also many companies that make rawhide for dogs use chemical preservatives in processing.These chemicals can be toxic to dogs. There are much safer things for a dog to use for chewing never give a dog raw hide chews as they can break off large chunks and swallow them whole this causes the chunks to get stuck in the digestive track. also they can get salmonella from the raw hides. give the dog nyla bones which are very safe get the durable type
2006-08-26 12:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by TropicalGlitter31103 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The most popular material from which dog chews are made is from the hide of cows, horses, and other animals. Most of these chews are made in foreign countries where the quality of the hide is not good enough for making leather. These foreign hides may contain lead, antibiotics, arsenic, or insecticides which might be detrimental to the health of your dog...or even your children. It is not impossible that a small child will start chewing on a piece of rawhide meant for the dog! Rawhide chews do not serve the primary chewing functions very well. They are also a bit messy when wet from mouthing, and most dogs chew them up rather rapidly. They have been considered safe for dogs until recently.
Rawhide is flavorful to dogs. They like it. Currently, some veterinarians have been attributing cases of acute constipation to large pieces of incompletely digested rawhide in the intestine. Basically it is good for them to chew on, but dogs think rawhide is food. They do not play with it nor do they use it as a pacifier to relieve doggie tension. They eat it as they would any other food. This is dangerous, for the hide is very difficult for dogs to digest and swallow, and many dogs choke on large particles of rawhide that become stuck in their throats.
2006-08-26 18:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't good for dogs. It can cause blockages & choking. It isn't digestable. Also many companies that make rawhide for dogs use chemical preservatives in processing.These chemicals can be toxic to dogs. There are much safer things for a dog to use for chewing.
2006-08-26 17:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not GOOD for them...most vets will tell you not to give them to be completely safe. My vet says if the dog REALLY loves them, you can give them once in a while as a rare treat....but never give them to the dog when you are not there, as they can choke on them. Why not try a nylabone. Chewing up milk bones will still help with their teeth..if that is the reason you are giving rawhides. If just for treat purposes..try "greenies", they are safe and dogs usually love them.
2006-08-26 20:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, rawhides are good for dogs. It helps there teeth alot.
2006-08-26 17:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by cArToOns 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would never give a dog raw hide chews as they can break off large chunks and swallow them whole this causes the chunks to get stuck in the digestive track. also they can get salmonella from the raw hides. give the dog nyla bones which are very safe get the durable type
2006-08-26 17:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its good for there teeth and keeps them strong and white...I give my 2yr old border collie raw hides but when she gets to the last little piece,I watch her with it cause she might choke on it...but all in all i think they are good for them.
2006-08-26 17:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by randy h 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
NOO it can cause blockage on his intestines.... ask your breeder about natrual dog treats
2006-08-27 00:21:39 · answer #8 · answered by barcaroni2009 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it makes there jaw stronger and their teeth whiter.
2006-08-26 17:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Jonathan 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes...it makes their teeth whiter!
2006-08-26 17:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by : D 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋