![]() Widely sold dried pig parts for dogs to chew should be avoided because of the not infrequent recalls because of Salmonella and other bacterial contamination that can put entire families at risk. and simply dry-processed, may be safer and help keep teeth clean. Check Whatever chews you decide upon, limit chewing time to 10-15 minutes daily and remove any small pieces the dog might swallow and have an intestinal obstruction especially with the knotted end of raw hide chews.Ĭattle penis “bully” sticks, tracheas (wind pipes) and beef tendons, if from the U.S. ![]() They are also harder, like antlers, sheep horns and hooves also sold for dogs to chew that can all result in costly cracked tooth problems. Cooked bones can splinter and perforate the guts if swallowed. Raw beef shank or rib bones are acceptable. Some dogs enjoy chewing Nylabones and the Chewbrush which is FDA food-safe and durable plastic with no BPA, latex, or impurities and has tooth-shaped slots designed to fit and clean all sides of your dog’s teeth at once. Many of these chemicals pose a significant health risk to workers in tanneries and may be retained in rawhide chews given to dogs. are constantly released to the environment in tannery wastewater. Chromium salts, Phenolics, Tannins, organic matter, Azodyes, Cadmium compounds, Cobalt, Copper, Antimony, Barium, Lead, Selenium, Mercury, Zinc, Arsenic, Polychlorinated Biphyenls (PCB), Nickel, Formaldehyde resins, and Pesticide residues. Tannery industries are listed as the most polluting activity due to the wide type of chemicals applied during the conversion of animal skins into leather. Eau Claire WI “Contains no chrome, arsenic or other toxic elements”. There should also be a statement, as with Master Paws Rawhide from Mexico, distributed by Menard Inc. Should we be importing these and the beef from Brazil because of its assault on the Amazon forest to clear land for agriculture and beef production? ![]() For details visit my website Hotspot Pets 6-7 Inch “USDA Certified Facility Rawhide Dog Chew Bones from Grass Fed Brazilian Cows” raise another issue. This is because of the many steps in processing from various countries of origin include cow hides from India where widespread cruelty has been documented in “cow shelters”. I would not advise giving dogs rawhide chews imported from abroad unless there is an indication of country of origin.
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