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Originally Posted by moondog  My dog is 2-1/2 and has never seen a rawhide, let alone eaten one....and she never will, compressed or not. There is a risk of obstruction and certainly stomach upset regardless of age. My previous dog did get compressed rawhide on occasion, but when she developed an intestinal disease I discovered how unnecessary this type of chew is.
Bully sticks, raw marrow bones, stuffed kongs, and durable nylabones (not edible) are much better choices for your dog. |
I agree Moondog. None of my three dogs have seen rawhide either......regardless, people will sometimes choose to give rawhide. If they do, compressed is the safer choice.
We just had a customer come in yesterday and he told me his lab just got out of surgery from swallowing a piece of rawhide. Unfortunately, as long as its still produced, there will be people who buy it. As long as there are people to buy it, they will continue to produce it. Vicious cycle, isn't it.