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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 12:34:02 GMT -5
Does anyone let their ferrets chew on bully sticks? my little guy got into the dog's a few weeks ago and loved them.There weren't any blockages or problems, but i'm hesitant to let him get to them again. Thanks Cyd
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Post by katt on Mar 15, 2011 12:45:00 GMT -5
I believe they are just fine for them to chew on/eat. MUCH better than say, rawhide, and they might help keep chewers satiated.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 13:46:37 GMT -5
thanks. the store near me sells little tiny ferret sized sticks i'll have to give them a go
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Post by taratee on Mar 15, 2011 15:11:08 GMT -5
what is the difference in bully sticks and rawhide?
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Post by jenandkids on Mar 15, 2011 15:49:24 GMT -5
Bully sticks are dried bull (parts). I'm not sure what rawhide is exactly cause I've never given it to my dogs. I heard somewhere it's not good for a dogs insides. Not sure though since it's been about five years since I heard that. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 15:53:59 GMT -5
yup, rawhide is bad for animals since it splitters and is sharp, so it's bad for the insides. i believe is the "skin" of animals, usually cows.
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Post by maddiesmom on Mar 15, 2011 16:10:01 GMT -5
Bully sticks are made from bull pizzle lol Actually rawhide is considered bad for them because when it gets wet and soggy in the insides it expands and causes blockage (as opposed to sharp and splintery). Rawhide is made from the inner layer of (usually) a cow's hide. It is cleaned and dried before being cut, rolled, shaped or pressed into one of many different shapes. www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/rawhide-dog-chews.html
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 16:14:20 GMT -5
huh, i thought it would be splintery. its what i read online. learn something new.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 18:44:01 GMT -5
There are a couple different opinions on rawhide for dogs out there. Some say it's indigestible and will causes blockages, some say it's totally safe and edible. I do let my dogs have rawhide, but only for short amounts of time. As soon as the piece is soft or small enough to swallow, it gets taken away. Also, stay away from bargain or really cheap rawhides... they're usually made in other countries with chemicals and without safety regulations. I mostly stick with natural chews so that I don't have to worry so much about a cat or ferret finding a forgotten piece of treat that would be dangerous to them. There are a bunch of safe options out there, like pizzles, tendons, muscle fillets, pig snouts, lung pieces. Anything else like rawhide or pig ears gets taken up and put away after the dogs have a chew session. My ferrets never seem very interested in hard dry chews, but will try to stash something that the dogs have gotten soft and spitty
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Post by lc on Mar 15, 2011 20:32:06 GMT -5
i bought dried ray tails because they're skinny..they weren't a hit
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