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Healthy alternatives to rawhide

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Motherofhounds · 25/09/2018 10:31

Hi all - hoping you can give me some suggestions! I have read all the horror stories about rawhide and definitely don’t want to give this to my dog, so I’m looking for something else for her to chew and keep her entertained. I have tried an antler before but this was very hard and I was worried about possible tooth damage - ideally want something more of a rawhide texture that is long lasting and not as calorific (or bleached!) Any ideas?

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missbattenburg · 25/09/2018 10:54

Yak chews are long lasting and soften a little as the dog chews them so don't remain rock hard?

Mine loves his.

You can microwave the last little bits so they puff up like cheese puffs (it stinks!) so none is wasted but the dog doesn't risk choking on chewing little bits of chew.

Much more expensive than rawhide, though.

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Icklepup · 25/09/2018 11:58

Green tripe, oesophagus, pizzle..

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adaline · 25/09/2018 12:45

Tripe, paddywhack, pig/goat/rabbit ears, duck and turkey necks, pizzle sticks, yak chews, dried sausage, trotters - all sorts!

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Motherofhounds · 25/09/2018 14:19

Thank you all! Lots of recommendations to try!

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