How about Rawhide treats? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

DexterBoy · 02-06-2013, 06:26 AM

Recently I heard that those are not good for dogs, as I was told in the long run they can cause health issues.
Do you give those to your pups?

Deb1 · 02-06-2013, 06:31 AM

I believe they are a choking hazard and not fully digestible.

kjc · 02-06-2013, 06:31 AM

No, I won't give any kind of hide treats or chews to a small dog. They harbor bacteria, are a choking hazard, and can cause intestinal blockages.

DexterBoy · 02-06-2013, 06:47 AM

That pretty much sums up what I heard

No more of those for my baby! We did buy something similar which was just dehydrated beef tendon.

Lovetodream88 · 02-06-2013, 06:50 PM

They cause blockages because they are not digestible I would stay very very far from them.

DexterBoy · 02-07-2013, 07:05 AM

What about dehydrated tendons? Anyone gives those? My puppy is in crazy chewing stage, so I'd like to keep him occupied

sganow · 02-07-2013, 10:15 AM

We never give any kind of rawhide treats to our dogs. Not even anything that is similar to rawhides.

Nancy1999 · 02-07-2013, 10:48 AM

I give Merrick Bully sticks, they are made of tendons, and I guess you could say they are dehydrated, they use no preservatives. They are made in the USA and are 100% digestible, and they’ve never had a recall on their bully sticks, I’ve been using them for about 6 years without any problems. I do supervise them; any chewing stick can cause a throat obstruction should your dog decide to swallow the whole thing, so I throw them out when they are about 3 inches long. Bully sticks will not cause intestinal obstructions, and raw hides and greenies can cause intestinal obstructions, because they are NOT 100% digestible. Lots of people here give the nonedible type of chewing sticks and their dogs like them, but mine don’t. I really believe a dog has an innate need to chew, and Merrick Bully Sticks are one of the safer alternatives. Please don’t buy any food made in China, they don’t seem to have the same standards as the USA yet. Also, be careful about some chewing sticks that contain too much water and they are more of a “food” than a chewing stick. If your dog eats more than an inch a day, that’s too much.

Lovetodream88 · 02-07-2013, 12:47 PM

I would give bullysticks they are 100% digestible. We get ours from bestbullysticks.com

veggienut · 02-07-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb1

I believe they are a choking hazard and not fully digestible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc

No, I won't give any kind of hide treats or chews to a small dog. They harbor bacteria, are a choking hazard, and can cause intestinal blockages.

I agree with both of you all...and my Vet told me that too! I give mine Nylabone, as suggested by my Vet.

02-06-2013, 06:26 AM	#1
DexterBoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Derwood, MD Posts: 92	How about Rawhide treats? Recently I heard that those are not good for dogs, as I was told in the long run they can cause health issues. Do you give those to your pups?

02-06-2013, 06:31 AM	#2
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	I believe they are a choking hazard and not fully digestible. __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes! Last edited by Deb1; 02-06-2013 at 06:32 AM.

02-06-2013, 06:31 AM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	No, I won't give any kind of hide treats or chews to a small dog. They harbor bacteria, are a choking hazard, and can cause intestinal blockages. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-06-2013, 06:50 PM	#5
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	They cause blockages because they are not digestible I would stay very very far from them. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

02-07-2013, 10:15 AM	#7
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 854	We never give any kind of rawhide treats to our dogs. Not even anything that is similar to rawhides. __________________ Maggie (RIP), Ginger (RIP), Lilly (RIP), Bella (RIP), Saleen, Bailey, Bridget, Lucy

02-06-2013, 06:47 AM	#4
DexterBoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Derwood, MD Posts: 92	That pretty much sums up what I heard No more of those for my baby! We did buy something similar which was just dehydrated beef tendon.

02-07-2013, 07:05 AM	#6
DexterBoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Derwood, MD Posts: 92	What about dehydrated tendons? Anyone gives those? My puppy is in crazy chewing stage, so I'd like to keep him occupied

02-07-2013, 10:48 AM	#8
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I give Merrick Bully sticks, they are made of tendons, and I guess you could say they are dehydrated, they use no preservatives. They are made in the USA and are 100% digestible, and they’ve never had a recall on their bully sticks, I’ve been using them for about 6 years without any problems. I do supervise them; any chewing stick can cause a throat obstruction should your dog decide to swallow the whole thing, so I throw them out when they are about 3 inches long. Bully sticks will not cause intestinal obstructions, and raw hides and greenies can cause intestinal obstructions, because they are NOT 100% digestible. Lots of people here give the nonedible type of chewing sticks and their dogs like them, but mine don’t. I really believe a dog has an innate need to chew, and Merrick Bully Sticks are one of the safer alternatives. Please don’t buy any food made in China, they don’t seem to have the same standards as the USA yet. Also, be careful about some chewing sticks that contain too much water and they are more of a “food” than a chewing stick. If your dog eats more than an inch a day, that’s too much. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-07-2013, 12:47 PM	#9
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	I would give bullysticks they are 100% digestible. We get ours from bestbullysticks.com __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!