My first dog, Otis, loved rawhide chews. But when I learned that many rawhide products were contaminated with chemicals, I made it a priority to only buy high-quality bones from reputable stores ...

If your dog really loves rawhide and they aren’t fussed about other chews, you might decide it’s worth giving them rawhide. In this case, there are things you can do to make the rawhide safer.

If you do give your dog rawhides, however, Mahaney recommends monitoring their intake and limiting their chew time to an hour a day, or less if they can destroy an entire rawhide in that time. Dr ...

If it is hard to get your dog to give up the rawhide chew, try asking them to sit and then offer another type of treat. Watch for signs of bacterial contamination, gastric irritation, or a blockage.

Denise Allen's dog, Timber, died when a 1-inch piece of another chew called Nylabone blocked his intestines. "He was dead because of something I handed him. It was horrible.

If you’re a pup parent, you’ll know that finding safe dog chews for aggressive chewers isn’t an easy task. With so much controversy around products like rawhide and bones, it can be tricky ...

Best Rawhide Alternative: Earth Animal No-Hide Rolls Chicken Recipe Large Natural Long-Lasting Rawhide Alternative Dog Chews, $54 (originally $57) Best Beef Flavored Chew: Good Lovin’ 95% ...