2007-08-13 09:18:07 · 12 answers · asked by I_caught_fire 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's ok with any dog. Just not too often because it can cause constipation.
2007-08-13 09:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by leah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet told me Raw Hyde is really bad for dogs digestive system. He recommended getting any kind of bone that is Nylabone brand. The have some really good long term bones that will keep your dog busy for awhile.
2007-08-13 16:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Butterfly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Dogs should never have raw hide bones while unattended, and if a dog chews large pieces off and swallows them they shouldn't have raw hide bones. If large pieces are chewed off and swallowed it can cause an intestinal blockage, which can be Very Dangerous.
I give my dog raw hide chews every once in a while. She only gets it for about 1/2 hour while supervised. As soon as she chews one end until it is soft I cut it off with scissors so she can't chew a large piece off. If you can't keep an eye on your dog while he chews it, or if he chews large pieces off he shouldn't have a raw hide bone.
2007-08-13 16:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want him to have them you can try it out. Give it to him and monitor him carefully to see that he chews it up until its soft. You can then take it away or just let him eat it. If you see that he's trying to swallow it, hes probably not a good candidate for them.
My puppy bloats with too much food and has a lot of gas issues, but i can give him a bunch of chews and he'll wait till they are nice and soft and then swallow them without any problems at all.
So really it just depends on the dog.
2007-08-13 17:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by iminlocker11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets say no raw hide, no pigs ears, nothing with red dye. Greenies and normal dog food preferably premium.
2007-08-13 17:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if youwatch teh dog when he is chewing on it. they can get a large piece off and swallow and it can cause some very serious problems.
I worked in a vets office and seen tehm come in on emergency and need a near $5,000 operation or they would have died.
2007-08-13 16:33:16 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
raw hyde gives my dog diarrhea, but I'm sure it would be ok for your dog.
2007-08-13 16:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by Barbie! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really is not good for any dog. It can cause digestive problems and it causes terrible gas!
2007-08-13 16:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by puppyluver 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I give my dog some.
It helps with tartar buildup while tasting good.
If you are very concerned there are other alternatives.
2007-08-13 16:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by Victoria 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sigh.
Yes -- under the condition that it is a year old or older.
2007-08-13 16:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋