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While most dogs like to chew on toys and bones, you should avoid giving your dog chews made of rawhide. Rawhide fibers can be accidentally swallowed by your dog, and this can lead to very serious intestinal problems. Thankfully, there are many rawhide-alternative dog chew options on the market today, including each of these safer choices:

Nylabones

Nylabones have been on the market for a few decades and are dog-safe bones made out of a very hard synthetic nylon material. The nylon is often infused with a scent to make the bones smell like beef or bacon, and your dog will love chewing on them. Nylabones do not splinter or break apart, so they withstand many hours of chewing without any damage.

A Stuffable Kong Toy

Kong dog toys have been around for many years. They are made of hard rubber, and you can insert your dog's favorite food inside the center of the toy. Your dog will smell the food and chew the toy trying to work out the food so they can eat it. Kong toys are very safe and are a wonderful alternative to other chewing toys because they can be reused over and over again.

Cow Hooves

Cow hooves are essentially large chunks of collagen, similar to your own fingernails and toenails. Dogs love to chew on chunks of cow and horse hooves, and the collagen is good for your dog's joints. You can find this type of dog chew at your local farm and feed store.

Naturally-Shed Antler Chews

Similar to hooves, dogs also enjoy chewing on naturally-shed deer or elk antlers. The antlers are also made of collagen and are good for your dog.

Dental Flossing Rope Toys

If your dog has a lot of tartar on their teeth, then playing with them with a dental flossing rope toy will help. These dog toys are made of thousands of small cotton strings that are knotted together. As your dog bites into the rope, the flossing strings get between your dog's teeth and act just like human dental floss does when you floss your own teeth.

Dental Bones

Finally, if your dog's teeth are looking a bit yellow, then you can purchase dental bones that will help clean them up. Dental bones are safe to enjoy and will help clean the tartar off of their teeth as your dog eats them. Some dental bones have a minty flavor, and these are the best option if your dog has stinky breath.

For more information, contact a company like Perfect Pet Chews.