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PostSubject: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySat Dec 24, 2011 11:05 pm

I'm curious, what the opinions here are on rawhide. My last husky really wasn't "mine." Hence, I wasn't as crazy as I am with Amber. She ate rawhide all the time with no issues.

I came over to my inlaws house the other day to find they gave her a rawhide bone. She loved it, finished it, and I was livid. I have heard the downsides. Amber seems to be fine so I was curious, whats the concencous here?
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySat Dec 24, 2011 11:16 pm

It's going to be a personal decision, you'll have to weigh the pros and cons and ultimately decide if it's worth it to you. I know a lot of people won't use them and I respect that. Personally, I know the risks and still give my dogs rawhide and I've never had an issue even when my sibe has eaten whole 12 inch rolls in one sitting (yes, he's done that on multiple occasions!).

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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySat Dec 24, 2011 11:45 pm

I've lived thru or I should say Mylo lived through the down side of rawhide. They are notorious for causing intestinal blockages. Mylo, ate a rawhide bone obviously blocked him up to where I thought he was going to blow up. At that time I had no idea about the dangers of rawhide. He belly got hard as a rock but finally about 2AM lucky for him not me he blew it all out of his butt on the kitchen floor. I've refused 100% of the time since then on allowing anybody to give my dogs rawhide in any shape or form. Never will relent on my no rawhide rule.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 12:22 am

We used to give our first dog rawhide, but she was not a crazy chewer and so one 12 inch bone could last her a long time. Sabaka has had rawhide but it gave him horrendous gas (I think all beef products mess up his system). After reading more about rawhide, we believe that pig hide rolls are a better option. They are marketed as being easily digestible. We buy them in twists about the size of a small bully stick. They are more expensive than beef rawhide but less expensive than bully sticks. We always supervise him with them.

Sabaka also enjoys SPLIT elk antlers. He's not a fan of Nylabones and most of his toys are not considered to be fun unless he can quickly and easily destroy them.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 1:36 am

Wow! Honestly, I had no idea that there was any danger to rawhide. I've been giving them to Keimo for years and I probably still will, but I'll watch him and Isabella closer from now on just in case. Thanks for asking that question, otherwise I never would have known.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 1:40 am

I give mine them, but i always watch them when they have them
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 1:47 am

iI've always gave dogs rawhide I dont give it to Neo because he rips it to pieces and they stick in the rug. If you are worried about it, see if any farriers in your area can save horse hoof for you. Never had a dog refuse those.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 2:33 am

Mickey had them when he was younger until I came home one day to a pregnant looking Mickey. Hard as a rock. Tummy about the size of a basketball. Haven't had them in the house since. I do bullysticks and hooves.

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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 2:40 am

No rawhide here either, just zuke bones. Kale doesn't get much treats come to think about it lol rawhide gives Kale the runs; learned it the hard way Neutral
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 2:49 am

We originally gave rawhide to ours, until Dakota had a very nasty episode on the kitchen floor. Since then we stick to the baked pork skin bones and we haven't had any issues since. We also don't leave them alone with them.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 3:05 am

Both our girls got sick from rawhide last week. Ghost wound up pooping ALL over the training room at PetSmart, and then Lulu wound up vomiting all over the carpet in the middle of the night. We are now looking for good alternates to rawhide, and I think I may wind up looking into Zukes bones since you guys all speak so highly of them.

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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptySun Dec 25, 2011 7:13 am

My breeders told me that she is against rawhide as well - seeing as when whole pieces are swallowed they just stick to the stomach and the bowels... Luka's diarrhoea has been on and off and just 2 seconds ago i took his raw hide away. He won't be happy. But i'm curious to see if his stools improve! If i notice a change, ill stop with rawhide as well and stick to knuckles once his stomach settles!
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Dec 27, 2011 11:52 am

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Of course my inlaws, being the great listners they are, got her a rawhide bone for christmas.

Since having it she has been lethargic. Not sure if I'm just looking for a reason to not like rawhide, but it's noticeable. My wife and I are so torn on it. She can go through rawhide much faster than our last husky, Amber polished off a full 12" bone on christmas in about 4 or 5 hours. I like how it keeps her busy but i just worry if it is making her feel ill. Its hard to tell with her because she can be so lazy at times and then just mass amounts of uncontrolable energy at others.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Dec 27, 2011 12:17 pm

I'm also a firm believer of no rawhide. I know people that give it and never have problems, but to me it's just not worth the risk. I knew a gentleman that gave his dog rawhide throughout his life with no problems, then one day he started acting strange. Lethargic, wouldn't eat, etc. He also noticed his stomach was hard and he had blood in his stool. Long story short, the vet found undigested rawhide all in his stomach that had actually lacerated his insides bad enough that he ended up dying. He blamed himself for years and never truly got over it. I could never feed my dogs something that would have the chance, no matter how small, of hurting them like that. Or hurting them at all, for that matter. Sad

Edit: As an alternative to rawhide, I occasionally give Drogo bully sticks which keep him occupied for at least an hour. I also have a handful of femur bones thrown around the house for both Drogo and Navi. Providing you take them away if they start getting big chunks off, they are a safer option. I've had Drogo for 9 months and I've only had to take 1 away from him.


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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Dec 27, 2011 12:27 pm

A great alternative in my opinion to rawhides are these:

http://www.qtdog.com/antlerz.htm

They are a great source of joint supplements and minerals plus even the strongest chewers can only wear them down in small pieces. I guard against watching them get too sharp though. I have never had issues with rawhides other than diarrhea when they eat too much.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 7:48 pm

This forum is always on it. I googled my question about giving rawhide to Malfoy because when I was out I had stopped at Big Lots to see if they had any good deals on dog supplies they had these packets of of funchew rolls that are filled with pacific salmon skins. I was concerned about rawhide but also knew the breed enjoys salmon so for five dollars a bag I went ahead and got it with the intent to research it.
Seems the general consensus is mixed and based on personal experience or opinion. One of my mothers chihauhaus had issues with it much like the tales listed above, he was a small breed though, my logic is maybe since Malfoy is a bigger breed maybe he will be okay if I supervise him while he eats it. They aren't very big, five inches long and about as thick as my thumb.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 8:12 pm

CaptainMorgan wrote:
This forum is always on it. I googled my question about giving rawhide to Malfoy because when I was out I had stopped at Big Lots to see if they had any good deals on dog supplies they had these packets of of funchew rolls that are filled with pacific salmon skins. I was concerned about rawhide but also knew the breed enjoys salmon so for five dollars a bag I went ahead and got it with the intent to research it.
Seems the general consensus is mixed and based on personal experience or opinion. One of my mothers chihauhaus had issues with it much like the tales listed above, he was a small breed though, my logic is maybe since Malfoy is a bigger breed maybe he will be okay if I supervise him while he eats it. They aren't very big, five inches long and about as thick as my thumb.

Only thing you ahve to be careful about is making sure any treats or food you get is not from China..A LOT of treats are and now all of the ones with Chicken are being recalled.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 8:18 pm

Lola liked the Zukes bone but it was gone quickly. Bully sticks and pig ears give her the runs. Anything basted gives her the runs. She is good with unbasted cow ears and this strange little Hymalania treat made from yak milk that has lasted almost a week. I'm always looking for something to keep her busy that doesn't upset her tummy. I do watch her if she has a chew treat.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 8:21 pm

bellecma wrote:
Lola liked the Zukes bone but it was gone quickly. Bully sticks and pig ears give her the runs. Anything basted gives her the runs. She is good with unbasted cow ears and this strange little Hymalania treat made from yak milk that has lasted almost a week. I'm always looking for something to keep her busy that doesn't upset her tummy. I do watch her if she has a chew treat.

Antlers and Trachea are a nice option to try!
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 9:55 pm

I used to give rawhide alllll the time. I had no idea about the risks rawhide poses to the tummy, but once I found out I stopped immediantly. My girl LOVED rawhide, so it was a long and hard switch. Right now my girls enjoy Himalayan chews, bully sticks,antler velvets, tripe, beef tendons, duck feet, bull trachea, hooves, and antlers. Obviously some things last longer then others. If I need to keep them occupied for awhile, I just freeze a Kong with peanut butter, cottage cheese..just depends on what I'm feeling that day Smile. There are a lot of different options out there, it's just hard finding them.

I go to an all natural pet store and buy my pup's goods.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 10:13 pm

Where can you get trachea? Not to sound too dumb, but what kind of trachea is it? I bought an antler and she doesn't like it at all
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyTue Jan 15, 2013 10:19 pm

It's bull trachea and I get it from a store called The Green Spot. I don't know if there are any types of those stores around your area or not. I'm sure you can google where to buy bull trachea or something close to that. I'm sorry I can't be of more help!!

As for the antler.. Did you buy elk or deer? Split or full? Did you buy it from a pet store (ie. petsmart or petco) or from an organic pet store? Or online? If you buy them from like PetSmart, they are VERY low quality and most dogs don't like them anyway. If you are on facebook. I suggest searching for Montana Antler Chews & Dog Supply. Their antlers are fantastic quality and are elk antlers, so they are more durable then deer antlers.
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyWed Jan 16, 2013 12:10 pm

I've heard both good and bad stories about rawhide. Since I was peranoid something would happen on rawhide I give Thane beef bones, marrow bones, etc. I've pretty much got a cow in my freezer just for him XD
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyWed Jan 16, 2013 1:15 pm

I'm not a fan of rawhide and Saphire doesn't care for it so Saphire gets dried pig ears and hooves all the time. She can go straight to where they are in every pet supply store she is allowed in. Smile We also do peanut butter and occasionally cheese for smaller treats.

But her all time favorite chew toys are the large sticks and branches she brings home from her walks. The downside is she leaves the chunks all over the floor. (Maybe I should start bagging them and put them on my garden as mulch in the spring . . . . hummmmmm).
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PostSubject: Re: Question: rawhide   Question:  rawhide EmptyWed Jan 16, 2013 4:02 pm

I used to give Nikko and Yukon rawhide, they both LOVED it! Nikko would sometimes get the runs from it though, so I would only get it sometimes. But it would make Yukon throw up since it does not digest well, and they got pretty aggressive over them, so no more rawhides for us! I use the real bone femurs that are stuffed or antlers.
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