This Risks of Giving Rawhide to Dogs
December 2, 2009 – 2:33 pmI recently saw an article that reminded me once again of the dangers of giving rawhide to dogs. As the holidays approach I always see so many fun rawhide treats and toys that look great for gift giving, but before you purchase them please be aware of the risks associated with rawhide. Check out the info in this article The Dangers of Rawhide.
As a professional pet care provider, I never leave a dog unattended with a rawhide toy or treat. One time I saw a dog chewing on a small square of rawhide. She chewed it until it was very soft and then she attempted to swallow it. It was too large to swallow and so she coughed/choked it back up. After a few more minutes of chewing she did it again. I only had to see that happen that one time to decide that I would never feel comfortable leaving a dog alone with rawhide. My heart was pounding during that whole episode. I thought I was going to have to Heimlich that pit bull right then and there. Fortunately she was a sweetie and I was able to “trade” treats with her.
