In the past, there were very few options for dog chews on the market. These typically included rawhide bones, which were made from rolled or shredded and pressed rawhide. These products are still on the market, despite a growing body of research and studies which demonstrate how dangerous they are for dogs of all ages and sizes.
Often these rawhide chews are smoked, stuffed, flavored and have multiple types of artificial and some natural flavors included. This is not surprising as rawhide itself is the tasteless and non-nutritious inner layer of beef hides. This inner layer is removed in the tanning process and, if not used in rawhide bones, it is simply waste.
Choking and Blockages
Rawhide, like all types of natural leather, swells when it gets wet. When dogs are chewing on rawhide toys and bones, the saliva starts the swelling process, turning the outside of the bone into a soggy, stringy mess.
Dogs swallow this mushy, material or bite off large chunks of the sodden mass. It can lodge in the throat and cause the dog to choke. If it travels down to the stomach up to 15% of it will remain undigested in 24 hours. If enough of a mass is present, it can lead to uncomfortable or even life-threatening blockages of the digestive tract.
The Alternative: No Hide Dog Chews
With no hide dog chews, there is no rawhide use in the production of the product. Instead, these are made of healthy foods humans would eat. The ingredients in these products include baked pork skin, chicken, milk and peanut butter, combined with healthy vitamins and nutrients the dog needs.
With these no hide dog chews, your dog can consume the entire chew, leaving no slimy mess. Additionally, with 99.9% digestibility in 24 hours, they are a safe, delicious and healthy alternative to rawhide bones and chews.
