Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
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Yes, Tucker has been restricted from them as well, as per our Vet. Well not restricted, but i just have to make sure that the bone is large enough that chewing it isn't an option, just licking out the insides and tearing off the little pieces of meat left on the outside.
Apparently his chewing style doesn't go well with his teeth!
If you do choose to give Rec bones, i would definately advise to to make sure to check your dogs teeth after every chewing session, just to make sure everything's A-ok.
Mary McKeever Webboard User Reg: 02-19-2010
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What if you used like dried elk antlers etc. Those are bones but dense bones. Would that help? (I got a bloody finger from trying to attempt to brush finns teeth lol) I think I am going to train him AFTER he is done teething for brushing. But for now would those antlers work?
If they would can you use the wild ones we get off the deer or that we find in the woods that have been shed after they are really cleaned off, cut down, and smoothed down? I saw in a local pet store that does natural stuff (leerbug but in person) they wanted like 22.00 for a 9 inch long by 3/4 thick antler.
Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
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I think I remember a discussion on here about antlers and it came up that they might actually be even HARDER than rec bones.
Im not against them, just not sure how they would do with an aggressive chewer.
Anyone here have some insight on that!
I like bully sticks.....Not hard enough to damage Tucker's but still hard enough to keep him occupied for more than 5 minute's!
Mary McKeever Webboard User Reg: 02-19-2010
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Ah bully sticks right now are our best friends. We get a 3 ft one and cut it down to 6 inch pieces. Finn loves them and its a great bedtime relaxer for him.
We get a 3 ft one and cut it down to 6 inch pieces.
WHERE do you find a 3' bully stick and how much is it?? Those little guys aren't cheap. I love 'em, but they aren't cheap. (Course, what is these days?)
Mary McKeever Webboard User Reg: 02-19-2010
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Yep alternatives to teeth brushing. Fleet Farm! 8.97 !! Also called bully Canes.
They look more like oven dried kind of like dried tendons, instead of the stick look. But I almost fell over paying 8.00 for 12 inches. This post sounds bad if I think about it. Heh, they say inches dont count HA!
I will find a picture but give me a few minutes.
If you dont have a fleet farm I will pick some up and ship them for you. But PM me about it.
Ok, I just contacted Fleet Farm's Customer Service to see if items they have in the store but dont list online you can order over the phone. I will post the reply when I hear back from them tomorrow.
Edited by Mary McKeever (08/12/2010 07:24 PM)
Edit reason: updated info.
They are spendy, so I don't get them for every day, but they last a long time for some dogs. Two of mine (smaller dogs) can get these and enjoy the heck out of them for an hour, and then I put them back away and make them last for weeks. (Then, of course, there are the ones who devour $7 in 7 minutes. )
I hesitated, but turned out to be a good purchase for me.
Mary McKeever Webboard User Reg: 02-19-2010
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Not really. Just like.. meat. I found if I refigerate or freeze them when he is done with them they dont smell as bad. Go figure. Definitly a nice cold treat in this heat.
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