Rawhide has long been a favorite chew for canines, helping clean their teeth and freshen breath while freshening up breath. Unfortunately, however, large pieces can be dangerous to their health if swallowed whole.
Rawhide-free bones offer safer solutions.
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Large Dog Bones
Contrary to rawhide bones, which can pose a choking hazard for dogs of all sizes, these treats are safe for all sizes of dog to enjoy. Crafted with premium meats and slow roasted to enhance their natural flavor. Plus they include added nutrients like DHA omega-3 for eye and brain health and chondroitin/glucosamine for joint support!
Long-lasting and odor-free chews offer additional advantages that make them suitable for large dogs with plenty of free time to gnaw on things, while helping improve dental health by reducing plaque and tartar buildup on teeth.
These treats are made from grass-fed cattle raised without antibiotics or hormones, then hickory-smoked to enhance their flavorful appeal for dog lovers everywhere. Plus, these chews offer low glycemic index values – ideal for diabetic and overweight dogs alike – as well as an unconditional money-back guarantee, so you can give them a try without risk!
Long Lasting Bones
For powerful chewers who can quickly destroy traditional rawhide bones, more durable options should be considered. Some of the best long-lasting dog chews made of meat (like beef tendons ) offer much longer durability while remaining safer due to breaking into smaller pieces that reduces risk of choking or intestinal blockages.
An alternative to rawhide would be horns; these all-natural chews are easy to digest without the presence of harmful chemicals and should be safe if swallowed, although power chewers could damage their teeth due to powerful chewing action.
When selecting an alternative to rawhide for your pup, look for one with fewer layers and that has been pre-soaked to expand quickly in their stomach without leading to digestive issues. Also choose one low in sodium so they won’t become dehydrated while enjoying their chew.
Vacuum Sealing
Traditional rawhide bones can be created through an elaborate chemical process. There are some safer options that offer all the same long-lasting, satisfying chews without risk.
Rawhide isn’t easily digestible and may lead to stomach blockages in dogs, softening quickly during chewing sessions and being softened further when softened in warm environments. Furthermore, pressurised rawhide can pierce through to smaller passageways where it could potentially block them up as well.
Vacuum sealing rawhide-free bones is an effective way to extend their shelf life by sucking out all of the air, keeping freshness at an optimum. You can do this using either a regular vacuum sealer or food processor with attachments to suck out air; additionally you could try freezing them to preserve freshness further.
Chewing Chews
Chewing is an instinctive activity for dogs that helps strengthen their jaws and keep their teeth clean, as well as being an activity to relieve anxiety or relieve symptoms associated with teething for puppies.
Rawhide chewing chews can be made more appealing by baste basting with flavors or dyed with products such as FD&C Red 40 (a synthetic red color which has been linked with behavioral issues in children and allergies in adults), though this should only be done with extreme care as swallowed chunks could lead to choking or intestinal obstruction in your dog. It is therefore vital to monitor their chewing as they chew in order to ensure no possible issues arise such as choke, obstruction or intestinal blockages.
Alternative chews such as venison or deer antlers offer long-term satisfaction without splintering, smell-free chewing and naturally antibacterial and non-toxic benefits. Plus, some can even be enhanced with food like peanut butter to keep your pup engaged as they chew! Talk with your local pet store merchant about which chews best suit the size, personality and needs of your pup.
