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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Are Rawhide Chews Safe for Dogs?



One question that has been asked frequently is whether or not rawhide chews are safe to give to your dog. 

When giving your dog any type of chew bone it is always a good idea to monitor him while he has the treat.  Many dogs will tear off big chunks of the rawhide and swallow it, causing blockages in their intestinal tract.  Other dogs, like my pug  Hu-Mi, are gulpers and basically inhale anything put in front of them.  

Choking is another concern when giving rawhide and another reason to watch your dog while he enjoys his treat.

Rawhide dog chews are dried hypodermic interstitial tissue (second layer of the skin) from cattle raised for meat production. This hypodermic interstitial tissue is quite tough yet flexible, due to collagen fibers that link.

During processing the animal's skin is split into inner and outer layers. The tougher outer layer is used for leather shoes, garments, and upholstery, while the softer inner layer is cut and formed into different shapes for dog chews.

The first step in making rawhide chews is transportation of animal's hide to processing plants where it is split, washed with degreasers and detergents, and cleaned. The completely clean rawhide is then sterilized in hydrogen peroxide at the required temperature for the required amount of time. This also has a desired side effect of making the rawhide the yellow-white color with which you are familiar.

Every year, untold numbers of dogs suffer from a variety of digestive issues as a result of consuming rawhide. Not only that, but frequently rawhide is preserved with harmful chemicals.

Life’s Abundance has developed a line of chew treats made using pork products, which are much easier on your dog’s entire digestive system and are free from potentially harmful chemicals. Our pork treats are guaranteed to be safe and your dogs will love them!

Porky Puffs , our delicious pig snouts, are packed with high quality protein.  These chewable treats are non-greasy and contain no chemical preservatives or flavors and are easily digestible. They have no artificial colors, so you won’t have to worry about hard-to-remove stains in your carpet!

Here's a picture of one of my own dogs, Easter, enjoying Porky Puffs:





    










Porkhide Bones are a safe and healthy alternative to rawhide treats. Rawhides are cured with harsh chemicals (like ash-lye solutions and bleach).  

Our Porkhide Bones are gourmet chew treats made with 100% natural pork skin and have a lasting, mouth-watering flavor your dog will love! These yummy treats are naturally high in protein, low in fat and are highly digestible. 

The shape of the bone fits inside the mouth for maximum contact, which helps promote healthy teeth and gums. They come in sizes for small, medium and large dogs.  They are safe for dogs of all ages. Your dog will love these safe, healthy and yummy treats! 

These and all of Life’s Abundance’s delicious products are uniquely formulated by our company veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks, to support good health through wholesome and nutritious ingredients.




1 comment:

  1. Great post Kathy and I love the pictures of all of your fur babies and my dog Rocky loves the pork treats too. I highly recommend the Life's Abundance food, your pets will go crazy when they first eat the food. This pet food comes with a 30day money back guarantee and only six weeks old when it is delivered to your front door. It is nutrient dense, so you don't feed as much. Bonnie Franklin from Great Falls, MT who has been a Life's Abundance customer since 2007.

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