Rawhide and dental chews for dogs serve as gum and tooth cleaners, can help with destructive chewing and provide longer enjoyment than regular toys may.
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PETCO Suggestions |
| Dental Chews & Treats |
- Help clean teeth and freshen breath
- Decrease buildup of dental tartar
- Strengthen and massage gums
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| Rawhide |
- Is made from the inner skin layer of a cow or water buffalo
- Should be large enough to not be swallowed or chewed quickly, but small enough to be manageable
- Pressed rawhide is the most durable
- Extruded rawhide is the least durable
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| Nylon Chews |
- Are a baked nylon product
- Have tiny bristles that appear on the surface when chewed, which clean the dog's teeth and gums
- Have tiny fibers that will eventually be chewed off, swallowed and passed
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| Cow Hooves |
- Have high acceptability
- Are relatively long lasting
- Offer pets digestible protein compared to rawhide, which is somewhat indigestible
- Have a strong odor when moist
- May cause gastric problems if exist in large amounts in a dog's stomach (dogs that constantly need chews should not be given hooves all the time)
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| Pig Ears |
- Are cooked and oven dried, then smoked
- Are very palatable
- Like rawhide, should be taken away from the dog when chewed down to a size small enough for the dog to swallow
- Due to high fat content, should be given in moderation
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Dogs should not have rawhide and chews unattended, and should be monitored while chewing.