Posted: 12/15/2013 5:01:01 PM EDT
| Was wondering if anyone comes across any deer sheds. My sister has a puppy and the thing loves to chew on them. Any chance I can get them from you?? |
| There's a farm out of Elkhorn (IIRC) that sells moose, elk, and deer sheds from their herd. I believe Elmbrook Humane Society carries them. I've bought sheds from other places before I found out about them, but their prices are incredible. I paid about $25 for 2 moose sheds that were 8-10" x 4" each, that kind of shed goes for $40+ at most places. I saw them at Bark in the Park, they probably do the other metro Milwaukee pet events too. |
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I know a lot of guys like giving their dogs bones and antlers. As a veterinarian that just does dentistry I advise against it. I have had to extract or treat by root canal therapy too many dogs that broke teeth on antlers or bones. I had 3 in the past week. The owners usually say they have always done it and it has never been a problem in the past. It is never a problem until it is a problem.
So, unless you like spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on dental care for you dog, I recommend avoiding bones and antlers. |
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I know a lot of guys like giving their dogs bones and antlers. As a veterinarian that just does dentistry I advise against it. I have had to extract or treat by root canal therapy too many dogs that broke teeth on antlers or bones. I had 3 in the past week. The owners usually say they have always done it and it has never been a problem in the past. It is never a problem until it is a problem. So, unless you like spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on dental care for you dog, I recommend avoiding bones and antlers. What would you recommend as an alternative? |
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I know a lot of guys like giving their dogs bones and antlers. As a veterinarian that just does dentistry I advise against it. I have had to extract or treat by root canal therapy too many dogs that broke teeth on antlers or bones. I had 3 in the past week. The owners usually say they have always done it and it has never been a problem in the past. It is never a problem until it is a problem. So, unless you like spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on dental care for you dog, I recommend avoiding bones and antlers. What would you recommend as an alternative? Rawhide maybe?? |
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Anything that "lasts" while chewing has a tendency to damage teeth- real bones, antlers, hard plastic/nylabones, rocks, sticks, bulle sticks, etc. Some rawhide is OK... I tend to recommend the flat rawhide chips or wafers. They are easier on the teeth but dogs go through them fast. My dogs like the knotted string/rope toys. Most of the edible dental designed treats will be safer as well. With any of these products, you have to know your dog. If he/she is going to swallow large chunks of the object or rawhide whole, that can lead to other potential problems.
The general rule of thumb on chew toys is that if there is no "flex" or "bend" when manipulated, it has a higher potential to break a tooth. |
| My dog likes the rope/knotted string toys but just turns them to shreds in minutes. My vet does not like rawhide at all. He mentioned choking, vomiting, and other gastro type issues. I've been giving our dog beef rib bones and beefy straight crowns from Farm and Fleet. She goes nuts over them. |
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Anything that "lasts" while chewing has a tendency to damage teeth- real bones, antlers, hard plastic/nylabones, rocks, sticks, bulle sticks, etc. Some rawhide is OK... I tend to recommend the flat rawhide chips or wafers. They are easier on the teeth but dogs go through them fast. My dogs like the knotted string/rope toys. Most of the edible dental designed treats will be safer as well. With any of these products, you have to know your dog. If he/she is going to swallow large chunks of the object or rawhide whole, that can lead to other potential problems. The general rule of thumb on chew toys is that if there is no "flex" or "bend" when manipulated, it has a higher potential to break a tooth. that's good to know THANK YOU for posting this info, and I have a 70# fm black lab and 80# fm rotty they both eat the raw hides in about 2 minutes and I give them big bones once in awhile (maybe 2-3 times a year) but that's going to stop now I cant afford a vet bill, but I never knew that the bones could damage there teeth no one ever posts anything about it. also if i can ask are human eye drops ok for my rottys eyes? she gets a lot of crap/goop coming out 1-3 times a day both eyes, the lab maybe every other day I have to clean her eyes. thanks ray |
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that's good to know THANK YOU for posting this info, and I have a 70# fm black lab and 80# fm rotty they both eat the raw hides in about 2 minutes and I give them big bones once in awhile (maybe 2-3 times a year) but that's going to stop now I cant afford a vet bill, but I never knew that the bones could damage there teeth no one ever posts anything about it. also if i can ask are human eye drops ok for my rottys eyes? she gets a lot of crap/goop coming out 1-3 times a day both eyes, the lab maybe every other day I have to clean her eyes. thanks ray Quoted:
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Anything that "lasts" while chewing has a tendency to damage teeth- real bones, antlers, hard plastic/nylabones, rocks, sticks, bulle sticks, etc. Some rawhide is OK... I tend to recommend the flat rawhide chips or wafers. They are easier on the teeth but dogs go through them fast. My dogs like the knotted string/rope toys. Most of the edible dental designed treats will be safer as well. With any of these products, you have to know your dog. If he/she is going to swallow large chunks of the object or rawhide whole, that can lead to other potential problems. The general rule of thumb on chew toys is that if there is no "flex" or "bend" when manipulated, it has a higher potential to break a tooth. that's good to know THANK YOU for posting this info, and I have a 70# fm black lab and 80# fm rotty they both eat the raw hides in about 2 minutes and I give them big bones once in awhile (maybe 2-3 times a year) but that's going to stop now I cant afford a vet bill, but I never knew that the bones could damage there teeth no one ever posts anything about it. also if i can ask are human eye drops ok for my rottys eyes? she gets a lot of crap/goop coming out 1-3 times a day both eyes, the lab maybe every other day I have to clean her eyes. thanks ray What kind of eye drops? Some over-the-counter stuff can be OK, other eye drops might be prescription. The eye "goop" could be due to tear duct issues, infection, other inflammation or irritation. In all things medical- for people or pets- diagnose first, then treat appropriately. I would have your vet evaluate first. Unfortunately I can't tell you if drops A or B would be safe without knowing what the problem is. |
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What kind of eye drops? Some over-the-counter stuff can be OK, other eye drops might be prescription. The eye "goop" could be due to tear duct issues, infection, other inflammation or irritation. In all things medical- for people or pets- diagnose first, then treat appropriately. I would have your vet evaluate first. Unfortunately I can't tell you if drops A or B would be safe without knowing what the problem is. Quoted:
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Anything that "lasts" while chewing has a tendency to damage teeth- real bones, antlers, hard plastic/nylabones, rocks, sticks, bulle sticks, etc. Some rawhide is OK... I tend to recommend the flat rawhide chips or wafers. They are easier on the teeth but dogs go through them fast. My dogs like the knotted string/rope toys. Most of the edible dental designed treats will be safer as well. With any of these products, you have to know your dog. If he/she is going to swallow large chunks of the object or rawhide whole, that can lead to other potential problems. The general rule of thumb on chew toys is that if there is no "flex" or "bend" when manipulated, it has a higher potential to break a tooth. that's good to know THANK YOU for posting this info, and I have a 70# fm black lab and 80# fm rotty they both eat the raw hides in about 2 minutes and I give them big bones once in awhile (maybe 2-3 times a year) but that's going to stop now I cant afford a vet bill, but I never knew that the bones could damage there teeth no one ever posts anything about it. also if i can ask are human eye drops ok for my rottys eyes? she gets a lot of crap/goop coming out 1-3 times a day both eyes, the lab maybe every other day I have to clean her eyes. thanks ray What kind of eye drops? Some over-the-counter stuff can be OK, other eye drops might be prescription. The eye "goop" could be due to tear duct issues, infection, other inflammation or irritation. In all things medical- for people or pets- diagnose first, then treat appropriately. I would have your vet evaluate first. Unfortunately I can't tell you if drops A or B would be safe without knowing what the problem is. just normal saline eye drops for dry eyes |