Elk Antlers - the perfect thing for your dog to chew on!
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
November 18, 2015 8:33am CST
Our previous lab grew up on rawhide bones. Little did we know they weren't the best thing for her.
When we got Ruby the decision was made, no more rawhide. But we needed something to give her that she could chew on without getting hurt. At first I got her some of the Nylabones. You know what they are. But have you ever stepped on one of those small pieces of plastic - they hurt and I decided that they could not possibly be good for a dog.
I saw Elk Antlers advertised on Facebook and I did some reading about them and finally ordered one. She wasn't all that sure about it at first...but she didn't give up! I buy her the ones that are 7 to 9 inches long. She's a big girl, but they also have small ones for small dogs.
They are not cheap but they last a long time. If you are looking for an Elk Antler for your dog you can find them online at many stores.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
18 Nov 15
Most of the elk are out west. I bet you can find them on Amazon.
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@LadyDuck (472258)
• Switzerland
18 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill LOL, I am pretty sure that the Swiss custom would never let them pass. Many items are not allowed to cross our borders.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
18 Nov 15
@LadyDuck would they be considered a weapon maybe?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Nov 15
I get antlers off Amazon, some may be deer or something, don't know, but the puppy loves them, and he really needs things to chew on
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
18 Nov 15
All dogs need things to chew on, goof for their teeth...helps keep them clean.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill he tears up normal stuff, have to get him Kong toys or those
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
19 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill They certainly have. I didn't know elks even knew how to use Facebook.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
19 Nov 15
@Rollo1 Elks are probably smarter than some of the 'people' on facebook!
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
19 Nov 15
They don't splinter which is the hazard from bones. We used to ride in cars with out seatbelts too....things have changed.
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@rebelann (113052)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Nov 15
I never thought of that, thanks for the idea.
Ally doesn't like to chew, I call her a soft mouth. She needs to get her teeth cleaned already and she isn't even 5 yet.
@rebelann (113052)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Nov 15
I'll give it a try, who knows @AbbyGreenhill maybe now that Mykey is gone she'll enjoy a chew bone ... er, antler.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
19 Nov 15
Her teeth would almost clean themselves if she chewed.
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
18 Nov 15
The wetnosesdogs don't like rawhide or the nylabones. I will give it a go with the Elk Antler.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
18 Nov 15
They really are worth it. Just get the right size for you size dogs.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
18 Nov 15
I didn't know rawhide was not very good for dogs.... we give them to our puppy......thanks for the info....will look for an alternative....
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
19 Nov 15
Yes, find something else and your dog will be safer.
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