The average dog-chew isn't what people normally think.
What comes to mind when people think of the typical dog chew is actually Rawhide.
Produced from American corn-fed cows, rawhide treats rank as the highest quality dog chew out there.
Only cow skins of top quality are used to make rawhide dog-chews.
Despite some of the controversy that surround rawhides, most dog owners flock to pet stores in droves to buy them.
Rawhide dog-chews manufactured in the United States are safer than the ones that are imported - since the sanitary practices outside the US are sub par (limited truck refrigeration & poor roads are conducive to spoiled products).
Since many pet stores tend to sell them at discount prices, rawhide dog treats are cheaper and also provides your dog with both health & social benefits.
They cater to your dog's natural inclination to chew, as well as keeping them well-behave when they're alone.
Rawhide dog-chews are normally made from the hides of cattle; they're cleaned, cut into sections, baked for flavor (or sometimes marinated), then packaged for distribution.
The range of sizes and shapes for rawhide are numerous.
From small to large (to extra-large for monster sized dogs), rawhide dog-chews also come in every shape you could possibly imagine (braids, pipes, bones, strips, chips and shoes).
And since the shape of rawhide don't naturally warp, they maintain their flavor & are easily digestible.
There are also rawhide specially designed to effectively clean tartar and plaque from your dog's teeth (i.
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Booda bones).
For those who are concerned about the cosmetic aspect of their pet's dental health, there are countless products that address both cosmetic & health issues (i.
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bad breath, teeth whitening, etc).
Chewing styles differ from one dog to the next, and oftentimes, this must be taken into account when picking the right dog-chew product to avoid a choking hazard.
The beauty of rawhide dog-chews is that, when chewed, they're much less likely to break in to shards - no matter how hard your dog clamps down on it.
So your dog can safely enjoy the treat without the fear bruising his mouth (although providing supervision is still necessary, lest the rawhide becomes small enough to choke your pet).
Rawhide dog treat are great because it'll take your dog a much longer time to chew it - regardless of how finicky or excessively greedy your dog's chewing style may be.
It turns out, veggie rawhide-chews (made from dried out sweet potatoes) can help clean your pet's teeth, too.
Veggie treats are designed for all sizes of dogs.
It's much akin to treats like pig ears - as far as texture and size are concerned.
While veggie treats makes for a great snack for all dogs, they're best-matched to small to medium-sized dogs (since veggies can be shredded to smaller pieces to cater to the dietary needs of smaller breeds).
Toy breeds can gnaw on veggies for 20 to 30 minutes (whereas medium to larger dogs can wolf it down in no time flat).
Older dogs with highly sensitive teeth can also stand to benefit from veggies treats.
Sweet potato treats are highly nutritious and come in a wide range of shapes (many of which are long, chewy pieces dogs find irresistible).
Yam snacks contains fiber & antioxidants that significantly enhances your dog's digestive health.
Other dietary benefits includes a host of vitamins, potassium & calcium; low caloric content; and since it's nature's treat, it has no synthetic properties, at all.
Sweet yam treats answer the prayers of vegetarians in pursuit of an alternative to beefy processed treats.
Consult your vet for more dog treat recommendations or to find out more about the benefits rawhide dog-chews!