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What to chew (for a puppy)?

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  • Luna
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Luna
81 posts

I need to know what kind of treat “bones” are OK for my puppy to chew on. I got her a big (way too big) rawhide bone but it is so big, she really can’t do much to it and loses interest right away. Then I got her one that is shaped like a cigar and she loves it. My concern is, this one is made out of pig-skin. Is it OK for a puppy to be eating these kind of treats? Please help!

Izzy's Mom
Ontario, Canada
8 posts

Well that depends on how sensitive your pup’s stomach is to certain foods. When my former lab Rosie was about 6 months old I could give her those rawhides, however she’d inhale it too quickly. I prefer the bones that are sterilized. They are very hard to break down and usually don’t lead to upset stomachs. You can hide treats inside and entertain your dog for hours, ok maybe a few minutes. :) My new beagle Izzy is another story, she tries to eat everything she can get her mouth on, but has a very sensitive stomach, so only sterilized bones and high-end treats for her.

PuppyPants
22 posts

I found this expert Q&A helpful:

http://dogtime.com/dog-bones-safety-wolf-faq.html

samwhitaker1985
50 posts

Hi,

Most dogs love to have a treat handed to them. Your dog will also appreciate a variety of flavors and textures. Here are some top treats you can give to your dog.

http://dogtime.com/treats-bones.html

Regards.

Delta
19 posts

It depends on the size and strength of your dog
Note: Never offer cooked bones, such as chicken bones and others from the dinner table, because they can splinter and damage the throat or intestines.

Patches
Bay Area, CA
4 posts

Bullysticks are a great treat to chew. They last a while for puppies, natural, and are not dangerous like how raw hides can be.

Raw hides are known to cause intestinal blockage because when wet it will expand greatly. If you pup is gulper avoid raw hides because if they swallow a big piece is can cause blockage when it expands in the stomach. Take piece of raw hide and soak it over night in a bowl of water and see how big it gets.

I give my pup bullysticks because they are natural chews with no additives or perservatives because it’s dehydrated.

Luna
81 posts

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is a bullystick?

Patches
Bay Area, CA
4 posts

you can buy Bully sticks at most if not all pet stores and even Costco. This might sound gross but bully sticks are dehydrated bull penis. They come in several lenths from 4” to 3’ ft.

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