subject: Rawhide - Concerns And Benefits [print this page] Nowadays a dog is not just a pet but it is a good companion of the owner. A rawhide is a toy for the dog. It relieves the dog from boredom and stimulation. It is made of plastic or rubber. It is a chew toy that allows the animal to get relieved from anxiety and boredom. These chew toys are a part of dog's healthy and happy animal's life.
Rawhide dog bones are the most favorite treats of the dogs. A large number of dogs love the rawhide extremely. Most of the dog owners give the rawhide dog treats to their pets but many are concerned about its benefits and side effects too as these toys can prove harmful too. Due to the excessive chewing of such rawhide bones, a dog may face dietary problems. If the rawhide used for the dog is not of the standard quality, it may be contaminated on continuous usage and thereby affecting the dog's health. If the rawhide bone is made up of rubber, there is a possibility that the rawhide becomes small on chewing and may be swallowed by the dog which can only be removed by a surgery.
However, there are many advantages of rawhide dog bones over the disadvantages. If the rawhide dog chews are of superior quality, it is highly beneficial to the dog's teeth. The chewing of the rawhide dog bones is a good exercise for the dog's teeth. It removes the bacteria in the dog's teeth. We know that the dogs have intense desire of chewing the bones. So these rawhide dog bones help improving the behavior of the dog. It also helps improving the stimulating activity of the dog.
So go and get a good quality rawhide dog bone for your dog to keep it happy all time.
