Overview
Beware. While some dogs can digest rawhide, others may experience gastrointestinal issues. It is crucial to choose the right product as some contain chemicals that can lead to poisoning in dogs.
Can dogs eat Rawhide?
Benefits
- Chewing on rawhide satisfies a dog's chewing tendencies while providing them with mental stimulation.
Risks
- Aggressive chewers can break rawhide into large chunks, posing a choking hazard.
- When ingested, rawhide can swell up to four times its original size in a dog's stomach, leading to stomach obstructions.
- Rawhide can be difficult to digest and may cause gastrointestinal distress in dogs.
- Rawhide undergoes chemical treatments, including exposure to bleaching agents and preservatives like formaldehyde, which can result in poisoning in dogs.
Servings
- Search for preservative-free rawhide from a trustworthy company to reduce the risk of poisoning
- Choose a rawhide larger than your dog's mouth to prevent choking during chewing
- Monitor your dog while chewing and collect any small pieces that break off. Remove the rawhide when it becomes small enough to fit in their mouth
