Rawhide Dog Treats

Rawhide dog treats are usually made of the hide of cows, horses, and other animals. You need to be aware that most of the time these chews are made in other countries and can contain lead, arsenic, insecticides, and antibiotics that could be unhealthy for your dog. It is much better not to have these type of rawhide dog treats around as there is a possibility of a child finding and chewing on the treat.

Rawhide is very palatable to dogs, but currently some veterinarians have been seeing more acute constipation in dogs because the rawhide is not digestible and larger pieces can get caught in the intestine. If the dog would only use the rawhide dog treats as a pacifier, and not eat it like food, this wouldn’t be a problem, but they don’t. Before you offer your dog a rawhide dog treat, talk to your veterinarian, and see what they recommend.

Willmar International is an internet store catering to the needs of dogs. They offer rawhide dog treats. When the author of this article last checked, these were the prices:

* 3-4 inch knotted bone– 57 cents each
* 4-5 inch knotted bone– 88 cents each
* 5-6 inch knotted bone– 99 cents each
* 6-7 inch knotted bone– $1.49 each
* 7-8 inch knotted bone– $1.93 each
* 8-9 inch knotted bone– $2.23 each
* 9-10 inch knotted bone– $2.94 each
* 10-11 inch knotted bone $4.39 each
* 11-12 inch knotted bone $4.51 each
* 12-13 inch knotted bone $5.64 each
* 13-14 inch knotted bone $6.05 each
* 14-15 inch knotted bone $6.37 each
* 15-16 inch knotted bone $7.25 each
* 16-17 inch knotted bone $10.56 each
* 17-18 inch knotted bone $12.38 each
* 19-21 inch knotted bone $14.52 each
* 32-34 inch knotted bone $19.39 each
* 36 inch knotted bone $23.93 each

Remember to do a bit of homework on rawhide dog treats and do ask the vet what they think. Personally, I do not give rawhide dog treats to my dog, I usually get her toys. If she happens to tear them up, I throw them out and get new. I know that I need to supervise her when she plays with, and chews on the toys as pieces of them can break off too, and she could swallow them. I believe care must be taken with any form of dog treat or toy.