I know there are a lot of cute holiday themed rawhides available this time of year and it can be a very affordable gift to hand out to clients. But I have some concerns and was wondering if I was the only one? I have seen way too many dogs choke on rawhides. So many owners are simply ignorant in the dangers of them. They don't supervise, don't take them away when they get too small, and the ones i usually see (candy cane, red and green bones) are usually small to begin with. I think it would just kill me if I gave out a gift that ended up causing harm to a pet. I don't know if I'm being overly cautious or what, but I was thinking that there might be a better way to still use those rawhides. I think the candycane rawhides could be turned into reaindeer ornaments so easily. I used to make them with real candy canes as a kid. Some google eyes, brown pipe cleaner for antlers, and a red pom for the nose (made lots of rudolphs) and then people would realize (plus you could put a tag) that they were for decoration only and to be put out of pets reach. Just thought it might be an idea for those worry warts like myself.
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I've thought the same thing before. I read someone talking about giving out rawhides for the holidays and the first thing that came to mind was my own fear of choking. I'm so paranoid for myself, you should see how tiny the pieces of treats I give to my dog are!
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it isn't just the choking hazard they present, but many of the cheaper ones are made out of the country and bleached white with harmful chemicals.Certified Master Pet Tech Pet CPR, First Aid and Care Instructor
"Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation." Henry Ward Beecher US Congregational Minister 1813-1887
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Originally posted by workingchihuahua View Postit isn't just the choking hazard they present, but many of the cheaper ones are made out of the country and bleached white with harmful chemicals.
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Originally posted by Lucy in the Sky View PostI only buy the compressed rawhide. It crumbles up and is swallowed easier.
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the compressed ones still have to make it to the stomach to dissolve. they can still get lodged in the throat. the only rawhide i buy is from merrick. www.merrickpetcare.com i still monitor when they get a treat.Certified Master Pet Tech Pet CPR, First Aid and Care Instructor
"Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation." Henry Ward Beecher US Congregational Minister 1813-1887
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I'm glad I'm not alone, I thought I might be the only worry wart! I have seen over the years a lot of the groomers I've known hand out those twisted candy cane rawhides and those things just scare me. I never allowed them as gifts at any of the salons I ran. We'd hand out doggy treats with a peppermint candy cane for the owner if anything.What a caterpillar considers the end of his world, we call a butterfly.
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Originally posted by 5SIBERIANS View PostBully sticks are great, and so are knuckle bones. These are the only things I will give my dogs to chew.
Why not try a 'candy shop' theme? I know it would be hard in mobile, but you could just do different types of treats in different bags and let your clients pick them. A 5 pound chihuahua wouldn't want the same type of treat as a great dane.
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Originally posted by Plexi View PostFor all the reasons above is why I don't give out rawhides for presents, what if it kill the dog then I would lose a customer and may get a lawsuit!!! I never give my own dog rawhides so why would I endanger others???)
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