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Compressed and Knotted Rawhide

3/29/2019

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Rawhide's are made of dried cow or pig hides and processed into a variety of shapes and sizes.  Some rawhide's also come with garlic, beef, or cheese flavors to increase your dogs interest.  A proper rawhide should have some flexibility and should be made in North America to reduce the amounts of added chemicals.  When selecting a chew, use caution.  To turn white, some rawhide's have been bleached with titanium oxide or washed in formaldehyde.
Rawhide's are good for the dog's teeth and gums, a great source to relieve boredom, and satisfy a dog's natural need to chew.  When selecting a chew, it is a good idea to select a size that appears to be slightly too big for your dog.  This will help prevent your dog from finishing the chew too soon and possibly choking.  Anytime your dog chews a rawhide small enough to fit in his mouth, the chew needs to be thrown out.  If your dog enjoys these chews and you notice small pieces of rawhide hanging off the chew, cut them off with scissors to prevent the dog from ingesting them.  Always supervise your dog with any type of rawhide.

Pros:

1.  Dogs love the flavor and scent of rawhide's.
2.  Compressed rawhide lasts longer and is more durable than shredded  rawhide.

Cons:

1.  Not ideal for aggressive chewers.  Large pieces can be swallowed or consumed quickly.  This can cause an intestinal blockage.
​2.  Compressed rawhide's can cause damage to teeth.
3.  Chemical preservatives found in inferior rawhide may be dangerous to a dog's health.
4.  Rawhide's with flavor can stain carpet and furniture.  This can possibly encourage the dog to chew carpet and furniture.


Below are links for compressed and knotted rawhide on Amazon.com

123 Treats - Rawhide Bones 4-5 inches for Dogs (15 Count) Premium Rawhide Bone Chews from Free Range Grass Fed Cattle with No Hormones, Additives or Chemicals. Packed in The USA
123 Treats - Dog Rawhide Knotted Bones 5-6” (25 Count) - 100% Natural Beef Hide
Pet Factory American Beefhide 38812 Rawhide Knotted Bone 12-13 inches. Great Peanut Butter Flavor. American Beefhide is a Great Natural Source for Protein and Assists in Dental Health
Raw Paws Pet Premium 4-inch Compressed Rawhide Bones for Dogs, 20-Count - Packed in USA - Small Dog Bones - Puppy Bones - Long Lasting Dog Chews - Natural Pressed Rawhides - Beef Hide Bones
Raw Paws Pet Premium 10-inch Compressed Rawhide Bones for Dogs, 5-Count - Packed in USA - Long Lasting Dog Chews - Natural Pressed Rawhides - Large Dog Bones - Beef Hide Bones for Aggressive Chewers
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Natural Bones with Tissue

3/8/2019

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Natural bones with tissue have been roasted, smoked, or basted with marrow and meat attached.  These bones are bovine femur bones that have been cut into knuckle size.  When choosing the proper size bone, it is a good idea to go larger.  To prevent possible choking, never choose a bone that can fit into the dogs mouth.  
Natural bones with tissue will satisfy your dogs natural instinct to chew.  Plus they help to cure boredom.  
Pros.
-Unlike the sterilized bones, bones with tissue have an aroma dogs love.
-A good alternative to rawhide.

Cons.
-These bones are not good for aggressive chewers.  They may chew off and swallow pieces of bone that can cause digestive problems and broken teeth.  
-If grease and/or meat get onto carpet or fabric furniture, the dog may go back and chew the carpet and furniture at a later time.
Below are links for Natural Bones with Tissue on Amazon.com
Jack & Pup Premium Grade Roasted Meaty Beef Shin Bone Dog Treats (3 Pack) – 11” Long Lasting All Natural Gourmet & Healthy Dog Bone Treat Chews – Savory Smoked Beef Flavor
Baxter Boy Premium Roasted Pig Femur Bone Meaty Dog Treat Chew (Pack of 3) - 8” Dog Bone - Fresh Natural Gourmet Marrow Dog Treat Chew – Delicious and Tasty Smoked Flavor
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Natural Sterile Bones

3/1/2019

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Sterilized bones are found in most pet stores.  They are large cow bones with a hollow center that can have food mixed in for added flavor.  These bones have been cooked to remove tissue and marrow.
A sterile bone is a good chew bone that will keep your dog busy and help decrease boredom.  because of it's hallow center, you can fill the bone with can food, peanut butter, or any other treat your dog may like.  
Pros:
-Sterile bones are a great alternative to rawhide bones (rawhide can be consumed quickly).  
-Sterile bones are easy to clean.

Cons:
-Sterile bones are not meant for aggressive chewers.  If they chew the actual bone it may result in broken teeth and/or ingesting bone splinters.
-If filled with greasy treats, the grease can get onto furniture or carpet, and the dog may go back and chew them at a later time.
-If the bone is dropped on hard surface, it may crack and need to be thrown out.
-Unless the bone is stuffed with flavor, the dog may not show any interest since the natural flavors of the bone have been removed during the cooking process.


Below are links for sterile bones on Amazon.com
Cadet Sterile Natural Bone For Dogs, 4 To 6-Inch, White
Cadet Sterile Natural Bone for Dogs, 7 to 9-Inch, White
Redbarn Filled Bone Peanut Butter, Large 6-inch (3-Pack)

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