Responsible dog owners do the very best they can for their four-legged companions and friends. They take them for walks, make sure they are socialized and obedient, provide lots of love and attention, and feed them healthy meals.
They also provide the best in dog chew bones. These chew bones provide the dog or puppy with something healthy and nutritious to chew on while also helping dental care and stimulating the gums.
To provide the greatest level of safety for your dog when giving dog chew bones, here are three simple rules to keep in mind.
Never Buy Rawhide Bones
Simply doing a search online using “dangers of rawhide” will be an eye-opening experience. Rawhide chew bones are linked to digestive problems, digestive blockages, choking and even the ingestion of toxic chemicals which are used in the processing of the inner hides from leather tanning facilities.
If you do have rawhide bones in your home, throw them out immediately. This will prevent anyone in the home from accidentally giving them to the dog. Always read labels and verify any dog chew bones are non-rawhide before making a purchase.
Always Monitor the Puppy or Dog With the Chew Bone
Even with non-rawhide chew bones which are 99.9% digestible and very unlikely to cause a choking issue, always monitor your dog while he or she is enjoying the treat. There is always a risk with any type of chew bone or even a natural bone, which can lodge in the mouth or be swallowed if it is too small.
Give Only One Per Day
Even the healthiest of baked pork skin, real chicken, milk and peanut butter chew bones should be fed in moderation. Chew bone manufacturers recommend one per day, and the chew bones are not meant to replace a meal for a puppy or a mature dog.
