Antler chews pose significant dental health risks, including broken and fractured teeth that require expensive vet bills to treat.
Antler chews are composed of naturally shed deer or elk antlers and contain no preservatives or additives – they even come packed with essential minerals such as calcium.
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They’re Natural
Antler chews are natural chew products made from renewable resources derived from male deer and elk antlers shed naturally during breeding season, making them cruelty-free alternatives to bones while providing calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron and zinc mineral sources for your pet’s wellbeing.
Antler chews are more durable than most types of dog chews and less likely to crack or splinter, offering your pup long-term, nutritious stimulation without breaking apart like bones or rawhide do. But it is still important to monitor them while your pup uses antlers so as to prevent any potential choke or obstruction issues which require immediate medical care from their veterinarian.
They’re Healthy
Antler chews offer numerous health advantages over rawhide chews, yet still present some health concerns for dogs. If a pet bites too hard on one, he or she could inflict trauma that requires dental treatment under anesthesia; additionally, they may cause an obstruction that requires surgery to be removed; in extreme cases this could prove fatal.
Whole and split antler chews are great choices for dogs, but be wary of inexpensive or low quality elk antlers that have been overly processed or contain chemicals. Premium antlers may cost more but last longer while being safer options for your furbaby.
Both whole and split antlers contain naturally nutrituous levels of calcium, phosphorous and manganese as well as trace amounts of iron. A split antler may be less durable than its whole counterpart but will expose more marrow for your pup to enjoy chewing on; its natural minerals strengthen teeth, tendons and muscles for increased health benefits.
They’re Durable
Antler chews are composed of antlers from deer, elk and moose which provide endless entertainment and healthy mineral sources such as calcium and phosphorous for dogs. Antlers tend to crack less easily than bones while being free from preservatives, additives or artificial ingredients – perfect for long play sessions!
As natural dog chews go, antler chews help clean teeth and reduce plaque and tartar buildup, but aren’t suitable for every dog as they may fracture teeth and break apart into sharp pieces that could potentially obstruct foreign bodies or damage gastrointestinal health. Therefore, always monitor when your pup chews an antler treat or any treat and discard it once small pieces become swallowable for safety reasons. Also avoid feeding antlers to babies or young puppies who still don’t have strong jaws and enamel yet and instead give soft chew toys such as gullet strips or lamb lung wafers instead.
They’re Fun
Antler chews provide hours of entertainment for your canine companion without harming any animals in the process of harvesting. Odor-free and chemical-free, antlers offer no added chemicals or preservatives while supporting dental health by scraping away plaque and stimulating gums – plus they contain nutrient-rich bone marrow for extra benefit! Plus since antler chews are natural products no animals were hurt to make these treats!
Antler chew toys, however, are not indestructible and should be monitored closely as any wear-and-tear wear may break them into smaller pieces that could pose a choking hazard for your pup. When this occurs, throw it out.
Antler chews present several risks for heavy chewers; most importantly, your pup might crack his/her teeth against the hard chew and expose the pulp within. This can cause excruciating pain as well as infection; treatment will likely require sedation from a veterinarian.
