Rawhides are already dangerous for dogs because of how often they cause blockages. I can only imagine what marinating, and thereby softening, would do to a rawhide. The dog would be able to swallow huge chunks and you’d have even more of a chance of a blockage - which sometimes requires surgery to save the dog’s life. I think this is a horrible idea.
Edit - A couple of ideas for your mastiff puppy - get a large size kong and stuff it - it’ll keep him busy for a long time. Also, give him raw beef knuckle (or whole shin) bones to chew - that will be great for keeping his teeth clean!
I agree with the previous answers, all rawhide chew are dangerous. If you marinate raw hide chews, your dog would choke in seconds.
Raw bones from the butcher are much safer, however if you cook them they become lethal. NEVER EVER GIVE A DOG A COOKED BONE. Beware if he is allowed to chew a bone for a long time it will make him constipated.
If you feed him dried food, you can keep him amused by putting his food in a Buster Cube. He needs to figure out how to get his food and this will keep him busy.
Why do you need to keep him busy with treats?, there are other ways with or without your participation. There is the Boomer Ball, sorry I cannot give you a site address for this because I am having problems with my computer. However if you Google “The Company of Animals” you can read about this. Its a huge indestructible ball that a dog will knock around with its nose and there is no way that any dog can pick this up.
You could also take him for more walks or start to train him in the garden/yard.
Do not give your dog any product made of rawhide. It balls up in their tummies and can and will cause blockages in their intestines which can kill. Surgery is required to remove the blockage and save the life of the dog.
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by walking lady RIP Tom, on 07.03.09 @ 5:19 pm
Rawhides are already dangerous for dogs because of how often they cause blockages. I can only imagine what marinating, and thereby softening, would do to a rawhide. The dog would be able to swallow huge chunks and you’d have even more of a chance of a blockage - which sometimes requires surgery to save the dog’s life. I think this is a horrible idea.
Edit - A couple of ideas for your mastiff puppy - get a large size kong and stuff it - it’ll keep him busy for a long time. Also, give him raw beef knuckle (or whole shin) bones to chew - that will be great for keeping his teeth clean!
by dorothy s, on 07.03.09 @ 5:19 pm
I agree with the previous answers, all rawhide chew are dangerous. If you marinate raw hide chews, your dog would choke in seconds.
Raw bones from the butcher are much safer, however if you cook them they become lethal. NEVER EVER GIVE A DOG A COOKED BONE. Beware if he is allowed to chew a bone for a long time it will make him constipated.
If you feed him dried food, you can keep him amused by putting his food in a Buster Cube. He needs to figure out how to get his food and this will keep him busy.
Why do you need to keep him busy with treats?, there are other ways with or without your participation. There is the Boomer Ball, sorry I cannot give you a site address for this because I am having problems with my computer. However if you Google “The Company of Animals” you can read about this. Its a huge indestructible ball that a dog will knock around with its nose and there is no way that any dog can pick this up.
You could also take him for more walks or start to train him in the garden/yard.
by Metal Band Discographies, on 07.03.09 @ 5:19 pm
Do not give your dog any product made of rawhide. It balls up in their tummies and can and will cause blockages in their intestines which can kill. Surgery is required to remove the blockage and save the life of the dog.
by Greatdog, on 07.03.09 @ 5:19 pm
Rawhide Kills!http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…