I used to give these to my dog because they kept him occupied for awhile if I had to do some work or go out for a bit, but they always used to last him a few days, sometimes a week. Now, he rips through them in perhaps an hour. He's only a 15 pound Cairn Terrier. Would eating too many chew sticks cause any problems for him, digestive or otherwise? Thanks!
2007-09-07 11:35:21 · 11 answers · asked by mcorcoran12 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Actually ALL rawhide is bad for dogs. Here's why:
Rawhide is not digestable, it causes countless intestinal blockages every year.
Chemicals, some of the chemicals used to treat rawhide are carcinogens.
They do NOTHING for teeth. In fact they leave a coating on the teeth which helps in the formation of tartar buildup and gum disease.
Instead try bully sticks, treat filled kongs or buster cubes to keep your dog occupied.
2007-09-07 11:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The issue is that dogs are poor generalizers - it's not that the dog is "sneaky, greedy" etc, but that they have no intrinsic sense of morality or "rightness" and so only think something is "bad" if it has bad consequences. If it has never had bad consequences except with a human in the room, then how on earth are they to know that the rules still apply with the human out of the room? You need to train in such a way that corrections and rewards occur when the dog does not think you are present - i.e. hiding around the corner. Read here https://tr.im/Wxmdm
I personally owned a Labrador Retriever (read: chow hound) that could be left 6" from a hot dog in a sit-stay for half an hour and not touch it - the word was "mine" and it meant that you don't touch that, even if I am not in the room, even if whatever, you DO NOT touch that. You could leave a plate of food on the floor for hours and not only would she not touch it, she would also keep the other animals (dogs and cats) from touching it.
In all probability, these dogs studied were just not properly trained/proofed before the experiment. With "proofing" to set them up and catch them in the act to give
2016-07-18 12:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I had the same problem with my Pom when we got him. He started eating those things in 5 minutes. Unfortunately, we did not seek help, and he ended up at the vet with a torn-up stomach, and all sorts of problems. the vet told us that rawhides are NOT good at all, and that nylabones are the answer. My dog is now on Science Diet "Sensitive Stomach" (thats all he can handle). Also, even though he's a small dog, we have to get him the really tough, wolf-sized nylabones, cuz he is such a "determined chewer"! Hope that helps!
2007-09-07 14:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....You will be doing him a favor to limit his rawhide chews to just a few in a weeks time. You might try offering your dog some Bully Sticks and a Kong toy filled with peanut butter or cheese will keep him busy too.
2007-09-07 11:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you don't need to give them to him but once or twice a week- at the most. Also, you really shouldn't leave him alone with bones or anything like that because dogs often choke on things like that, espcially when they get down to the last bit. Try buying a KONG toy from the pet store- they make KONG treats that you stick in the toy and it keeps them busy for hours trying to get it out- my dogs love them.
2007-09-07 11:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you have to be careful about rawhides is if your dog buries them outside. They will rot and have all kinds of bacteria on them. If the dog digs them up a few days or a week later and eats them the bacteria that has grown on them can kill them. Make sure that he eats the ones you give him and doesn't bury them.
2007-09-07 11:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by going postal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they've done research studies on this, and it's ok. Even if a dog only ate rawhide and nothing else, he would be ok (malnourished for sure, but no digestive problems or anything). If you're worried about it, buy him something a litle more durable, like the nylabone natural bones.
2007-09-07 11:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Rawhide is HORRIBLE for dogs!! It splinters and is not digestible! Also you cant really tell whats in them and where they were made. Try getting him a Bully Bone, they are digestible and so much better for your dog. My dog loves bully bones! =)
2007-09-07 11:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by PINK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, too many aren't good at all. I would save those for special occasions and stock up on good chew toys like Kongs.
2007-09-07 11:42:20 · answer #9 · answered by Shanna 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wondered that myself because my schnauzer did the same thing, so I asked my vet and he said the key is moderation. And he said try and get the kind that help there teeth. So cut him back to once every two weeks.
2007-09-07 11:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋