Any recommendations for lasting chew treats? Pig ears?

[Helicoptermom]

Some breeders recommend pig ears? Anybody tried these? Are they safe?

 

[CCandMurray]

Personally, I had a bad experience with Murray and pig ears and also beef knuckle bones. He loved them both but got super super aggressive which was not ok. If you are looking for a longer lasting chew I would suggest an antler, the bigger ones last a long time or a raw marrow bone

 

[Marine91]

Pig ear, hooves and rawhides are choking hazards. Antlers are your best bet. Just stay away from splits if possible.

 

[Davidh]

No pig ears, raw hides bully sticks, or anything like that. Nylabones, Kongs, and Elk antlers are all good chew toys.

 

[2BullyMama]

Agree with the gang.... stay away from all those processed items -- bad, bad, bad in a few ways.

raw (not cooked) marrow bones
moose paddles
deer/elk antlers
Nylabones

are all great options

 

[Midnightcaper]

+1 for the elk antler and if your pup starts to get bored of it a overnight soak in water with a small amount of broth will help bring some flavor to get him back at it. Just make sure u read the ingredients on the broth.

 

[Helicoptermom]

Great idea about the broth and water.

 

[Kalyn]

Bentley had a pig ear once. He "found" it at the pet food store so I felt obligated to purchase it after he slobbered it. It was a disgusting mushy mess in no time. Later he threw up a big pile of foamy yuck.
He only gets nylabones, now, or an occasional marrow bone. I would also allow him to have an antler but no pig ear, ever.
So, basically, I agree with the others.

 

[natski282]

Some breeders recommend pig ears? Anybody tried these? Are they safe?

NO not for a bulldog or rawhide , they can and will choke on them , made the mistake with My first bulldog and she choked on them . My other dogs eat them no issues and LOVE pigs ears but not to many or the runs can develop and I get concerned about all that smoking they do to them to cure them , they say BBQ and smoked meat is a cause of cancer if in humans if eaten to much .

 

[My Otis]

Where do you get the moose paddles and deer/antlers, I want to get Elmo one of these. Thank You, Susan and My Elmo Boy

 

[Ftse 100]

I did as recommended by vet and lucky I was here as FTSE was chocking on the dam thing it was stuck in his throat I had to get it out never again I also told the vet they should not be recommending them

This was pigs ears

 

[Thed163]

Bump for more info. Got a water buffalo horn tonight because Pablo grabbed it off the shelf, and it was cheap. Perfect combo. He seems to LOVEit but didn't see it mentioned here.

I know to watch if it starts falling apart. Anything else? How much are the options you all listed, approximately?

These things are expensive! I have hunter friends but I don't think elk lol just deer maybe.

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[2BullyMama]

Where do you get the moose paddles and deer/antlers, I want to get Elmo one of these. Thank You, Susan and My Elmo Boy

I buy all our moose antlers from Acadia Antlers dot com ....they are expesive, but will last years. I have two right now that are 3 or 4 years old and the boys still love them

 

[2BullyMama]

Bump for more info. Got a water buffalo horn tonight because Pablo grabbed it off the shelf, and it was cheap. Perfect combo. He seems to LOVEit but didn't see it mentioned here.

I know to watch if it starts falling apart. Anything else? How much are the options you all listed, approximately?

These things are expensive! I have hunter friends but I don't think elk lol just deer maybe.

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I have never bought one .... they look a lot like hove, which i would not give to my guys --- look to be easily broken, but like I said never bought one so not sure on them.

Moose antlers or raw marrow bones are all I give to my guys. Once the marrow is out of the bone, I stuff with peanut butter and freeze for a treat later in the week

 

[Thed163]

I have never bought one .... they look a lot like hove, which i would not give to my guys --- look to be easily broken, but like I said never bought one so not sure on them.

Moose antlers or raw marrow bones are all I give to my guys. Once the marrow is out of the bone, I stuff with peanut butter and freeze for a treat later in the week

I read that marrow is great for pups too... where do you get them and what is cost? I want something that keeps his interest for longer than a night.

This horn has had very high interest tonight and looks like I could stuff it with pb also.

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