2006-09-06 13:12:15 · 10 answers · asked by Bran 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Rawhide and Pig Ears should not be given unless the dog is well supervised. Rawhide can also "bind" in the dog's intestine causing major medical issues. If you purchase Rawhides for your dog, buy only American products - they do NOT have formaldehyde. Many imported rawhides contain dangerous chemicals used to keep the rawhide skin from decomposing. Giving a new puppy a rawhide can also invoke aggressive, food protective behavior. If you still want to give your dog that Rawhide chew, wait until the dog is not a puppy and is comfortable in your home and more importantly, you can supervise them. Do not leave the chews around the house when you are not home.
2006-09-10 04:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy/dog shouldn't be given rawhide. They aren't digestable, they can cause blockages and choking.Also some of them can be toxic because of the chemicals used in processing the hides.
Pig ears can also pose a problem since they can easily splinter and cause preforation of the throat, stomach or intestines.
It is best to give a puppy/dog safer chew objects such as raw beef marrow bones, Nylabones or Kongs.
2006-09-06 13:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started giving mine pig ears when he was 12 wks.Rawhide was too thick.But by 16 wks he was chewing on the rawhide with no problem.
2006-09-07 00:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the dog. I have a chihuahua and gave her rawhide, which she could not digest and had to go to the vet. The vet then imformed me that she is not crazy about rawhide or pig ears and suggest horse hoofs as they can not break off pieces and swallow them. Bought one a year ago and the dog is still knawing on it , they are about 50 cents each at petsmart.
2006-09-06 13:18:17 · answer #4 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure of the answer, but becareful giving a dog of any age rawhide. It can often ball up in the intestines and cause blockage. I am not sure if it is all rawhide or just the rawhide with synthetic fibers, but I decided not to chance either one and never give my dog them.
2006-09-06 13:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Em W. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I give puppy's rawhide and any thing else to chew on. other wise it the shoes and socks and chair legs...LOL..but wait for them to start eating hard food before you give them rawhide.
2006-09-06 23:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/ZN0Vs
If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.
It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.
2016-04-22 23:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend either. They're ok for when shes older and you can supervise her eating them, but for teething I would find some soft, chewy toys that she can sit and munch on. They'll massage he gums and help her mouth feel a little better. The puppy Kong toys would probably work.
2016-03-17 09:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they can have them as soon as they are eating regular puppy food. If they have teeth and can chew it I think they can eat it (food that is) Why not? They need to teethe. Look on the package or call a vet if you are worried it may harm them.
2006-09-06 13:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by SCOTT L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't give my dog any until she was 12 months...
2006-09-06 13:17:22 · answer #10 · answered by Sky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋