Animeals White Rawhide Knotted Dog Bone

Rawhides are considered a safe treat for dogs. Rawhides are best for dogs, those who love to have long-lasting chewing time. It crushes into smaller pieces over time, not posing any threat to your pet. Soft chewer dogs love rawhide treats as it gives a long-lasting chew and does not break into big blocks. Rawhide bone is a famous dog treat that helps keep a dog's teeth healthy, and long chew helps overcome anxiety. Chewing results in stronger jaws, clean teeth, and fresher breath. It is good for treating the tartar on teeth.

A dog can break down the Animeals White Rawhide Dog Bone into small pieces, making it easier for the intestinal tract to break it down further. These smaller particles are easy to digest without creating any gastrointestinal issues. However, swallowing chunks of rawhide can fetch bigger trouble, as large pieces of rawhide bone do not break down in the dog's stomach.

Chewing is a dog's instinct, and they enjoy it. Whether it is a raw bone or a rawhide bone treat, you should supervise your dog's chewing. Your pet will enjoy chewing the treat for hours, but you must remove the rawhide bone after 15-20 minutes. Supervising the dog while he chews the treat will prevent your pet from swallowing large chunks of rawhide. When a treat becomes small in size, the dog tries to ingest the whole piece out of excitement. Your presence will avoid this mishap as you must throw away the bone before he swallows it. It is advised not to let your dog gnaw the same rawhide bone for a couple of days.

A rule of thumb says that let a dog chew rawhide bone for an hour every day. You should have more than one rawhide if your dog loves to chew it frequently. Another rule states to feed smaller pets with fewer chews. The number and frequency of chews also depend upon the age and weight of your pet. Let us say your pet is a Basset Hound of 12 years and does not get much involved in physical activities, also has lower metabolism, then a single rawhide for a day is enough for your pet. However, you may increase the number of rawhide if your pet is physically active and have a faster metabolism. It is favorable to ask a vet how often you should give rawhide to your pet. The recommendation of a vet is more suitable for your dog.

Rawhides are very popular among pet owners who love providing a treat to their pets. Rawhides are safe for dogs, although some dog experts question the digestibility of rawhides. Whether you give your pet rawhide or some other treat, the important thing is that your dog needs to chew. Chewing helps to keep the dog's teeth healthy and prevents tartar build-up around the teeth. There are various alternatives to rawhides that will make your dog's chewing a joyful event. Very recently, Bully Sticks have become extremely popular as a natural chew and alternative to rawhide. Feeding Beef Tendon is another substitute for rawhide. The skinny texture of beef tendon sinks between the teeth once it gets soft. Raw Bones are another option as an alternative to rawhides. The enzymes of raw meat fight bacteria and freshens your dog's breath, moreover, chewing raw bone eases bacteria in the dog's mouth and helps cleaning dog teeth.

Rawhide blockage shows some clear symptoms in dogs. Fever, gagging, retching, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), lethargy, and loss of appetite are common symptoms of rawhide blockage. The dogs have rawhide blockage and sometimes try to regurgitate the chunks of rawhide it swallowed and show signs of pain. You should contact a vet immediately if you see any of the signs of rawhide blockage.

Whether it is rawhide or any other dog chew treat, they pose a blockage risk to dogs. Choking can be far more dangerous than digestive irritation or contamination. Large chunks of rawhide get stuck in the intestinal tract or the esophagus and can cause severe damage to the digestive tract.

Swallowing a large piece of rawhide can create a blockage in a dog's digestive tract. The blockage develops severe issues to the dog's health. The dog starts acting weirdly due to the pain caused by the blockage. A dog may experience health issues like loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.