Wild Antler?
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| So I googled got me curious. I found this discussion http://www.dogforums.com/general-dog-forum/61922-deer-antler-chew-really.html I would think the natural right from the hunter would be better as well. Not processed to death. In my readings it looks like people train there dogs to find shed antlers. |
| I say right from the hunter is good. We have an elk farm near us and they just slice the antlers and package and sell them - no extra processing. They should be dry already when dropped, so makes sense I guess! |
got sheep wrote: I say right from the hunter is good. We have an elk farm near us and they just slice the antlers and package and sell them - no extra processing. They should be dry already when dropped, so makes sense I guess! Do they sell them retail? How much, if so? For those of us who don't have friends who hunt or dogs who know how to procure their own treats. Unless one counts goose poop, I guess. And one would rather not!  KB |
antlers are protein, the only processing i know of is some places sand sharp edges off for chewing. the pet stores and online shops are $20 to $35ea. typically. alot of people buy them on ebay, for much less, if you type deer antler in search, you'll see deer and elk for $13 and less if you buy multiples. they don't splinter per many dog owners and most take them away when they get small enough to swallow or choke. they last quite awhile for most dogs.  |
| Once a year Howie goes to a vet that specializes in dentistry. I asked him about antlers as a treat. He warned against giving antlers to any dog. He has seen too many broken teeth as a result. He said the antler appears to be softer than bones but they still can do a lot of damage. In his list if what not to give a dog was also the nylon bone. He said because the material gets hard over time . Just thought I'd share what my 'doggy dentist' had to say. I know it is tough finding a good safe chew for our pups. The bullystick was suggested by forum members a year ago. They have been great, gives us a little quiet time! peg & howie |
The problem with bully sticks is they give me about 5 minutes of quiet time...Even a shank or knuckle bone, the latter of which I've been warned against, don't last long in this house.  My vet gives her OES shank bones so that's what I've been doing and, knock on wood, so far with good success. I'm told the antlers are supposed to last much longer. I keep thinking I should give them a try.Kristine |
| Every time I give the dogs a bone I am on edge. It is part of their diet but I cannot help but think yikes! Last night they received lamb it looked like part of the rib or something. Well Langley barely chewed the thing pretty much gulped it down in three sort of bites. My stomach did flips it scared me. The are all non-weight baring bones. |
Iz and Tay are working their way through a couple antlers right now. They get them when I am *attempting* to work out on the elliptical machine....it distracts and occupies them. I find that holding back certain toys/bones/treats makes them much more interesting and likely to hold their attention   They do get other bones...femurs, knuckles and such for recreational chewing. They also eat non weight-bearing bones as part of their diet. I have seen the warnings, but frankly they can chip a tooth or choke or whatever on almost anything. They enjoy the bones so much, and get so much good out of them that unless I find/hear definitive reasons against them they will continue to get them. Also, they NEVER get any of this stuff without supervision. |
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