bmckearney Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 We got Timber back in early September and she is now a little over 7 months old. We're on our second training class (Intermediate) now and one of the topics from the first class was regarding rawhide and we basically learned that we should not give rawhide to a puppy. The instructor explained that the rawhide doesn't break down in a puppy's stomach and could cause problems. So, I assume that this means that we shouldn't give rawhide to Timber until she is at least one year old. My question is do you give rawhide to your Husky "dog" (not puppy) and if so, what age is it safe to make it available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 mine have always had rawhide they have the pressed bone tho or the rolls never the rawhide with the knots on the end - not sure about blaze but skyla was having rawhide way before 7 months old and shes been fine - she used to have them when we crated her when we went out to keep her busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Both of mine have been having rawhide sticks since they was around 7 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 yeah i have given rawhide but the bones and not the knotted ones mine havent suffered from eating them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 The chances of having problems are very small, but not impossible. If it's just a rawhide stick, they should be able to cope with it, but I wouldn't give them the 10" long ones personally. I would imagine if they chewed the shoe shaped ones properly they would be ok because it's very thinly made. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeshsalts Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Never had problems with raw hide with our dogs, but prefer pigs ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I've never given Aleu a pigs ear because it creeps me out ='D Lol. I should treat her some time.. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeshsalts Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Jennifer wants to giove them a pigs head, now that is gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Jennifer wants to giove them a pigs head, now that is gross. Agreed!! Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemgrad08 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 We give our 5 year old husky raw hide chews...its just the flat piece of rawhide though and not the bone. Our shih Tzu has them too, but we break it into smaller pieces for her. When I first got her 6 years ago the breeder had been giving her pig ears...I just couldn't buy them bc they looked gross. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 my dogs go crazy for pigs ears.... i sure they would like a pigs head and im not squeamish but i wouldnt wanna watch them tear at it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Kiska always gets rawhide and has never had a problem with it. It keeps her occupied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well you learn something new everyday! mine have had them since the year dot! and no issues so far. i dont get the knotted ones though. Storm gets through his really quickly though where as thunders will last for days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 bingos had pigs ears - blaze n skyla havent - maybe i will treat them all 2moz - they are just so expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue & Maya Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 rogue loves the pressed rawhide bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I don't give rawhide because when we gave it to Mickey years ago he bloated up like a balloon! Looked like he was pregnant with a basketball! About $250 later he was fine and back to normal. That was the last time we gave rawhides. LOL I only give my dogs bully sticks or anything that Merrick (pet food and treats) makes for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I don't give rawhide to our dogs, though Ryn has had one pig ear (she loved it, but the crunching made me ill) My concern is based on things I've looked up on the internet - doesn't mean it's right, but it freaked me out. Here's one example: http://www.daneangelnetwork.org/rawhide.htm I find it easier for myself to give raw bones from the butcher. Both dogs love them. Ryn is currently working on a cow joint which sounds absolutely disgusting, but she loves it. I let her chew a while and then take it away until the next day. She lives for her bones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 We don't let Zoya have rawhides. Her breeder advised against them, due to the chemicals used in processing and the potential to cause a blockage if swallowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Interesting info, Becky, thanks (+1)! I hadn't know how they cured the skins, although I know that in many places other than the US, they also use arsenic in the curing process... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 ours have both have rawhides since 4 months, they were always supervised so they didn't choke, and they never did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 the only brand i will give my boys is from the "good boy" range in the uk - they aren't treated with loads of crap having said that they don't really take much interest in them now, they used to when they were younger, but i think i've spoilt them on bones and pigs ears etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #2 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Jackson will eat anything and Andy likes to hide his, like the one that disappeared yesterday. They really prefer a bully stick though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptainkiely Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Used to hive miley raw hide all the time but she had a stomach made of iron as she could eat anything. Logan can't eat barely anything treat wise I give him roast knuckles he muchies away for days I never give him small bones as worry he could choke on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Might get Aleu a pigs ear today... Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 ok so mine must be in the minority... as i can't give mine rawhide.. they all turn their noses up and walk away.... animal lites Tikaani & Macie love but Nikita won't touch they all go mad for pigs ears. none will touch pheasent necks. Nikita and Tikaani love rabbit but Macie wont eat she will just hold it in her mouth for ages.. can only give fresh bones from butchers to them as they all turn there nose up at the vacum packed ham bones from pet shop after running they have hydralite all except Nikita who won't touch it. hang on ..im starting to think my girls are bloody fussy !!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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