Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with.....

• 04-23-2008 10:32 AM

  Jewlieee Joined on 03-23-2007 MI Posts 5,712 Points 4,170

  Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact these types of chews. I'm asking for experiences that you and your dogs have had, not what you've heard or what your brothers, mothers, cousins, neighbor down the road has experienced. :)  So, what has your experiences been with: Rawhides Greenies Pig ears Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc. RMB (raw meaty bones) Bully Sticks  ------------------------- Personally: Rawhides - never had a problem Greenies - Neiko reacted badly, threw up green stuff for days and ended up in the hospital Pig ears - never had a problem other than Dakota gaining weight from eating too many Cow hooves, etc - hard on the teeth - Dakota broke a canine and had to have it removed RMB - all good Bully sticks - my dogs swallow them when they're about 3" then poop them out which makes me nervous

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• 04-23-2008 10:41 AM

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  mrstjohnson Joined on 07-13-2006 Sterling Heights, MI Posts 2,610 Points 65

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - Charlie's actually not too big on them Greenies - He only had them once and immediately puked green stuff everything Pig ears - No problems, except his poop gets a little soft afterward from the grease RMB - all good Bully sticks - all good A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings Lisa - Charlie & Riley's Mommy

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• 04-23-2008 10:44 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,133 Points 735

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact  Since my dogs never get most of those treats, I'll just relate client experiences and tales of woe from my vet tech friends: Rawhides - dogs choke on the small pieces, better to use the compressed rawhide if you're going to feed them at all Greenies - same thing - choke hazard Pig ears - digestive upset, dogs fighting over them or guarding them against humans, children bitten, etc. Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc.- same as for pig ears, cracked teeth RMB (raw meaty bones) - some dental fractures, diarrhea (usually because owners didn't introduce slowly - marrow is rich) Bully Sticks - haven't heard any tales of woe other than guarding, as with any "special" object   Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 04-23-2008 10:47 AM

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  2shelties Joined on 04-30-2007 suburb of Atlanta Posts 644 Points 85

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides  - I have had a bad experience with these, had to reach into Ripley's throat and pull a piece out when he was choking. Greenies - never used Pig ears - only used once, no bad experience, don't last long enough Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc. - no bad experience, I feed these fairly often. RMB (raw meaty bones) - no bad experience, I feed these often too Bully Sticks - used once or twice, my dogs swallow them when they get short too, which makes me nervous, and they don't last long enough Ripley - Shetland Sheepdog Frosty - Shetland Sheepdog Shiner - Border Collie Muffin and Pookie - the kitties

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• 04-23-2008 11:05 AM

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  jetty Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 405 Points 0	Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides: Gross Poops and breath Greenies: Gross Poops Pig ears : Gross Poops and breath Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc.: Gross Poops, can't digest hooves and will vomit bits up the next day RMB (raw meaty bones): No problems Bully Sticks: No problems
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• 04-23-2008 11:11 AM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 4,127 Points 640

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides:  Never completely chewed them before swallowing.  Was always concerned about everything passing through. Greenies: Haven't used Pig ears :  Explosive diarrhea Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc.: Explosive diarrhea RMB (raw meaty bones): No problems Bully Sticks: No problems Amanda "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown

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• 04-23-2008 11:16 AM

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  VanMorrison Joined on 07-02-2007 Probably North of you... Posts 1,260 Points 770

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - stay away for fear that Monroe (lab) wil swallow large pieces that won't digest Greenies - Green poop, a very rare treat that I don't think has any merit, they don't last long enough Pig ears - never tried them, could they have the same problems as pig ears? Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc. - ditto on the pig ears RMB (raw meaty bones) - My favourite thing to give them, seems healthy and safe to me.  Hours of entertainment ensues... Bully Sticks - haven't tried them either I guess I'm not very experimental but I don't have to be, I think.  We have a great butcher that has met the dogs and cuts special bones for them.  RMB are a rare treat though because they are very rich.  I mostly used stuffed kongs for everyday things like crate time.

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• 04-23-2008 11:23 AM

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  jenns Joined on 09-10-2007 NE New Jersey Posts 1,044 Points 10

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - I give regularly, the dogs love 'em and no problems except a little resource guarding between dogs Greenies - Have only given these a couple of times, no problems Pig ears - No experience Cow hooves, etc - Don't give these because I can't stand the smell RMB - No problems, took a little while for interest in them to develop though Bully sticks - they LOVE these, no problems but husband can't take the smell so I've cut back Zoe - 3 year old chocolate and tan miniature dachshund Zack - 10 month old toy manchester terrier Ally - 9 year old black and white domestic shorthair cat

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• 04-23-2008 11:44 AM

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  sharismom Joined on 09-10-2007 mid-Michigan Posts 1,973 Points 0

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - once had a dog that would get them wet and swallow whole; then she was so constipated she cried when trying to poop.  We had to help her by pulling poop from her rectum.  Never gave again, ever, to her or any other dogs I've had Greenies - used once or twice long ago, thought the bits that broke off were sort of plastic-like and unsafe, never gave again Pig ears - never tried Cow hooves - gave once, couldn't stand the smell or stepping on the darn things (OUCH) RMB - no problems Bully sticks - never tried until Bear; he likes them but gets diarrhea from them, so he doesn't get them any more.    Tina

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• 04-23-2008 11:45 AM

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  FourIsCompany Joined on 07-30-2007 Posts 4,738 Points 1,135

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhide is the only one I've had a problem with. One got stuck in Cara's throat and I went in after it. I tossed the cow hooves when I realized how hard they were. So, I still give rawhide under supervision, and all the rest occasionally, but no cow hooves. Don't forget horse hooves (clippings). Those I give. LSTM (Laughing Silently to Myself) Click Daily to Give Free Food and Care to Animals: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3

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• 04-23-2008 11:48 AM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 2,684 Points 260

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - Casey could care less - unless they are chicken basted. That's the only way he'll eat them. Greenies - Never gave - heard too many bad things. Pig ears - I've only given "Better than Ears" and Casey just wasn't too big a fan of those. Cow hooves, etc - Those are the only things he'll always chew. I dog sat and the people brought a few over. That's the only time he's had any though. RMB - never gave. Bully sticks - Never gave. Casey's not a big chewer.

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• 04-23-2008 11:49 AM

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  Krissim Klaw Joined on 08-26-2007 Posts 285 Points 100

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Only ones I have experience with are rawhide and bully sticks.  With the rawhide I went through a lot of different shapes/types before I settled on one to use for Kirby.  I didn't like the way a lot of them would break apart when eating, even though Kirby likes to really chew something before swallowing.  Eventually I settled on the long stick ones that are about the same length and width as bully sticks.  One will last him for many days, and he slowly chews in a way that he never gets any big bites off.  I throw the ends when they get to about 1 inch.  Never had any problems/side effects with them.  With bully sticks I like to get them between 7"-12" in length.  The only part I worry about is when he gets it down to about 1"-1/2"  Normally I throw it away around then, but every once in a while I won't be paying attention and he will swallow the end piece.  He usually likes to chew it down really small and then work on the end piece a lot before swallowing, but I still don't like to take the risk of a potential blockage or chocking accident.  Still never had any problems with them except maybe slightly softer poop the first few times he had one.  I think it is important to mention I only feed rawhides and bully sticks when I am with him to supervise.

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• 04-23-2008 11:58 AM

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  Cita Joined on 12-13-2006 CT Posts 4,471 Points 735

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact  Rascal tried to swallow the last 1.5" or so of a bully stick, sort of choked on it, and then spent 20 minutes trying to puke it back up. I rushed him to the e-vet, who took x-rays and wanted to operate. I declined and opted to watch him like a hawk instead, hoping that it would be digested. About a week and a half later he finally pooped it out, in stringy, digested-y form. I don't think I'll feed them again, unless we go for the reaaaally big ones.

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• 04-23-2008 12:00 PM

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  Gizmo83036 Joined on 02-07-2007 Southwest US Posts 135 Points 0

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides: occasional puking Greenies: no experience Pig ears: no problems Cow hooves, smoked knuckle bones, etc.: no problems with cow hooves, no experience with smoked knuckles RMB (raw meaty bones): 2 dogs broke teeth (both requiring surgery) on marrow bones. Knuckles, necks and ribs haven't given us any problems. Bully Sticks: digestive upset

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• 04-23-2008 12:03 PM

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  mudpuppy Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 5,478 Points 100

  Re: Unscientific Poll: Who has had bad experiences with..... Reply Contact Rawhides - never had a problem Greenies - bought them once, dogs gobbled them up in under thirty seconds, looked at the price tag and ingredients and said what a rip off. Pig ears - buy them occasionally, never had a problem Cow hooves- bought once, dogs had zero interest smoked knuckle bones - given for xmas, fed it, dogs puked up bone shards all over the floor during the night RMB (raw meaty bones) - fed regularly, never had a problem Bully Sticks - buy rarely due to price, but never had a problem

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