You may want to try out different dog safe chews until you find one that works for your pup. Age, size, dental health, and temperament all factor in to the decision. It is important that you talk to your veterinarian about which safe chew might be best for your pup. There is a lot to consider and a lot of options out there.
No dog chew is completely 100% guaranteed safe. That being said, some are more dangerous than others. There are chews on the market that are indigestible. These provide a much higher chance of causing a gastrointestinal blockage, broken teeth, digestive upset. Many advertise as safe chews, or digestible. Please make sure you do some research if you find something you are interested in to give to your dog.
First, the cardinal rule of dog chews:ANY UNSUPERVISED CHEW IS A DANGEROUS CHEW! We know you don’t want Sparky to get bored while you’re at work, but NEVER leave your fur-baby unsupervised with a dog chew. If you notice your dog swallowing pieces, take it away. If he shows any signs of distress or digestive issues like vomiting or diarrhea, call your veterinary clinic immediately.
This goes for cow hooves, horns, and antlers as well, many of these alternatives have been treated to be sterile enough so they can be sold in a store. Often so the consistency of the bone or hoof changes affecting how easy it can be digested. For example, the cow hooves we find at any pet store, great long lasting chew, they seem natural enough right? Often the opposite is true! They get dried or treated with chemicals, they are nowhere the same as if they came straight of the cow (yuck!). A pack of wild wolves could kill and eat the hooves and be fine, our dogs probably would be to if it came straight from the source.
First of all, It is important to get to know your dog’s chewing style. Some dogs will playfully gnaw, slowly eroding the surface of the chew until it’s gone. Other more aggressive chewers will demolish it as quickly as possible, swallowing large piece after large piece. The latter group should NEVER be given rawhide or ears. As they chow down on this chew, and ingest pieces of the rawhide or ear, it could get lodged in the throat, stomach or intestines.
Gorilla Chews are non-edible and not intended for consumption. Select a size slightly larger than your pet mouth and always supervise your pet during chew-time. Please note that since is a natural product the sizes will vary somewhat as will blemishes and coloring.
Gorilla Chews are made from a dense and very hard wood. The characteristically contoured surface is extremely durable and long lasting, making an excellent chew choice for dental and gum care by reducing plaque build-up. Dogs instinctively love to chew wood, sticks, branches, and furniture, making Gorilla Chews the perfect solution to engage and entertain dogs for hours of gnawing fun.
GORILLA CHEWS are a new all natural wood chew for dogs, sustainably harvested and minimally processed to be environmentally friendly products. They are the ideal natural chew alternative to rubber, latex, and nylon chew toys.
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