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corgimom · 10:14 AM

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Michael Romanos · 09:58 PM

You could give the array of 'bones' away to dogs who might appreciate them.
Names of real meaty bones differ between NZ and USA so I'd ask your butcher for a non-splintering bone entirely suitable for dogs with strong jaws. Even though my Taylor gets no bones, I'm the first to admit that the world's greatest food/past-time you can give a dog is a meaty bone. A dog and his/her meaty bone go together like a hand and glove. Never give your dog a cooked bone and never anything sharp. Like your Corgi, my fellow would not like nylabones either. He gets pigs ears, cigar shape raw hides - those kind of things.

corgimom · 04-11-2006, 09:33 PM

I am afraid to give the rawhides because they tend to "gum" up in their
mouths and I am afraid he would choke on those.

Corgimom

Michael Romanos · 04-11-2006, 09:59 PM

None of my Corgis have ever experienced problems with hides, ears etc. If you won't risk raw bones like me, the risk of something going amiss with these alternatives is worth it.

darci · 04-12-2006, 06:15 AM

No bones that are cooked, smoked or boiled.
Raw bones from the butcher are good.

I use Bully Sticks.

corgimom · 04-12-2006, 06:33 AM

Cindy,

what is a Bully Stick? I take it that if I mention that to the butcher, he
will know what I am talking about. We do have a "meat place" close by
and I thought I would go in there and see what he has. Do these "Bully
Sticks" splinter at all?

Linda
Corgimom

darci · 04-12-2006, 08:15 AM

www.sitstay.com/store/edibles/chews1.shtml

www.bullysticks.com/

Bully sticks are bull penis. I know it sounds absurd, but dogs love them. They are 100 % digestible, they dont splinter, low fat, no salt, no preserves.

I actually came across them in an all natural dog bakery in florida on vacation, I use bull sticks instead of greenies etc.

corgimom · 04-12-2006, 09:50 AM

So I could get those at a butcher place ? I am sure my teenagers would be totally grossed out if I told them what they were!!!

Corgimom

darci · 04-12-2006, 10:02 AM

No they dont sell them at the butcher.
Petsmart, petco, any pet suppy place should carry them.

My 18 yr old son walks through the house shaking his head and says "mom thats just wrong on so many levels".... he he he

corgimom · 04-12-2006, 10:53 AM

I was just at petsMart today and did not see anything labeled as that - but
then again, I wasn't looking for that particular thing. I will call them and ask.
And yes, my 16 year old son like your 18 year old would say the same thing.

Linda

Michael Romanos · 04-12-2006, 05:26 PM

Yuk.
We don't have these things on the market in NZ. Too many alternatives.

chloebelle · 05-09-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corgimom

could anyone give me ideas on what bones may interest my 5 month old puppy in regards to chewing. I have tried the Nylabones which he does not like, the Buda bones and Greenies(which I have heard can cause choking). Also some others which I cannot remember the names of, and he just doesn't
seem to like any of them. All of this is getting costly because I now have
a container of unused bones.

Someone mentioned the basted bovine bones, but I think those can splinter.

If there is something out there that you have used and your Corgi has
enjoyed, please let me know. Also, the pet store that you may have bought
them at. Thanks.

Corgimom

it's good that you stopped the greenies if you give
your puppy one of those it might be the last bone he/she ever chews

chloe loves chewing on bones all types but she especialy likes the
raw hide bones i get them at apetsmart when we go to puppy class that
are a little bit smaller for her because she's a puppy

corgimom · 05-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Leah,

My cody just likes pig ears now and that is about it.

linda

corgimom · 06-05-2006, 07:12 PM

Does anyone get to read answers to questions that are sent to Steve Dale
of the Chicago Tribune through "my Pet World"? This is in our paper bi-weekly and people ask questions regarding their pets and he responds to them.

Anyway, a question was asked regarding the scoop on doggie treats, regarding rawhides, cow tails, pig's ears, greenies and carrot stick chews and
this is what the response was...

The response was from a Dr. Dan Carey, a veterinarian with IAM'S pet food
company in Dayton, Ohio. He said that Rawhides can have oral health benefits, although too much can create stomach upset in some dogs. He said you get what you pay for, so look for rawhide that is made in America.

Pig ears seem to be more problematic concerning upset tummies in many dogs, though he says, they are fun to chew on. Dr. Carey is concerned about bone fragments from cow tails getting stuck in throats and advises against this treat.

He said there is no nutritional value in any of the treats mentioned above.

He said that vegetable-based chews are probably a better idea, overall. He said Greenies have chlorophyll, which is good for digestion and beneficial for teeth and gums, HOWEVER, there is concern about Greenies. Dogs have died as a result of these tooth brush-shaped green treats not being digested properly and creating intestinal blockages.

He said the so-called carrot chews don't contain much, if any, real carrot. They are starch products, but do no harm. Of course, Dr. Carey mentions IAMS new chew sticks called IAMS Tarter Treats - he said they are fun to chew, good for gums, easily digested, and have at least some nutritional value. He said they even smell good because there is tapioca in them.(actually, I gave these to Cody once, and he did not care for them)

So that is the basically the contents of the article, thought I would pass that
on.

Linda

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