And of course discuss any chews or another foods with your vet before trying. Some pet parents might consider keeping pets separate while they are enjoying any long term chews. Be aware of possible resource guarding issues in a multi pet household. If the dog resource guards, you might have trouble taking that piece away from him/her. At some point the chew will be whittled down to something small enough to be a choking hazard, or your pup might break off a piece that could be a choking hazard. If your pup has any resource guarding issues, don't give him/her bones or other hard chews. Don't give anything to your dog that you can't take away. Check your dog's teeth often and have the vet check them as well. Con - once the marrow is gone, it might be easier for the dog to break off pieces that could be a choking hazard. Con - more marrow might mean too much fat
#Elk antlers for dogs break teeth pro#
Pro - the dog might scrape at the antler instead of biting into it. Antlers that are pointy might be a hazard.Īntlers that have been sliced to expose more marrow could have pros can cons When providing antlers, discuss with your vet the safest type of antler (deer vs moose vs elk, etc.). It could be problematic for dogs with gastric issues. Consider the fat content of bones - especially the marrow. Additionally, too much bone can cause constipation, even impaction.
You dog might be getting too much calcium.
If you feed kibble (which might have added bone meal and/or added calcium), consider the bone and calcium content of chews. Google " dog gets marrow bone stuck on mouth" to see the dangers of marrow bones Make sure the dog can't get part of his/her mouth or teeth stuck on the chew. (see the above picture)Ĭlick here to see X rays of a small dog who swallowed an antler than was as long as his throat. Make sure the chew is considerably larger than your pup's head to reduce the chance of swallowing large objects. If you choose to give bones or antlers or other hard chews, here are some precautions/considerations After our experience, antlers, hard bones, and hard chew toys (like those pictured above) are banned from our house.
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