![]() ![]() ![]() (UPDATE Pressed rawhide bones are no longer recommended) So I guess we’ll just stick to the Sterile bones, Nylabones, and the occasional pressed rawhide bone. One reader said they don’t give it to their dog if they can’t dent it with their fingernail. If your dog is an intense chewer then maybe try a softer chew like a KONG. One thing I’d recommend is to know your dog. I know this is not the case with all dogs. In my own experience, I’ve had one friend tell me their dog cracked a tooth as well. QUICK UPDATE: As several readers have noted in the comment section many dogs have cracked their teeth on deer antlers. The fear of all 3 of my dogs getting diarrhea is enough to make me avoid purchasing deer antler chews for my dogs. Obviously, we can no longer use deer antlers as a chew toy/supplement for our guide dog puppies in training, but then again we never had the chance to use them in the first place.īy the way, I’m glad I did not have to experience acute diarrhea with my pups. Whether or not their good chew toys their good pillows! □ Are Deer Antlers For Dogs A Good Chew Toy? We do not recommend antlers as a chew toy/supplement.” Sterile bones, Nylabones, and the occasional rawhide, (UPDATE rawhides are no longer a recommended chew) are the same chew toys given while they are in training.Īll of these chews need to be given only under direct supervision. These antlers are old, brittle, and can crack and splinter when chewed.īecause of the scarcity antlers are being brought in from other countries like China where they may be treated with chemical preservatives.Īntlers are also high in protein, this too can cause stomach upset especially in young dogs. Recently, as antler dog chews become more popular, antlers are getting more scarce.Īntler chew sellers are popping up all over and they are looking to sell the cheaper, low-grade antler to make more profit. This makes it much more difficult to find a novel protein if needed in the future for skin or intestinal issues. Now I am not knocking antlers, they definitely have their place.Īntlers are an excellent tool for dogs with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.īut because they are considered a novel protein, once a dog is given this as a treat, Venison can no longer be considered a novel protein for that dog. “We are having an increase in the instances of dogs (puppies and adults) with acute diarrhea.Īll tests show that the cause is not bacterial or parasitic. Here’s what they had to say about deer antlers for dogs. We recently received an email from our Guide Dog group that we wanted to share with our readers. If you’d like to read more information about deer antlers for dogs than check out the product description for Bones & Chews Deer Antlers. Two Pups’ debating…Are Deer Antlers A Good Chew Toy? ![]()
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