I give treats...I buy some organic cookies at my feed store (cookies), And I buy Zuke's at the pet store - those are our 'Poop' cooki es and they come in little bite size chewy pieces (a special treat for when everyone does their business) - perfect for those little mouths (altho I cut the bite size in half for Charlotte). Cheerios are a big fave in our house and has been for many many years. They get a little treat after they've come in after pottying (or when Char goes on her puppy pad). And it's so funny - she will run to her puppy pad in the kitchen, go potty, and zip back out to wherever I am and put her little paws up like 'mama I went can I have a cookie please can I huh'?
I do not give rawhide other than a thick compressed rawhide on rare occassions (xmas, bdays, etc). Char gets to chew on that when I'm in the shower coz she stays in the bathroom with me (I don't like to leave her alone unattended just yet). I used to buy a particular brand made in the USA but they stopped making them - and I haven't found an adequate replacement. I also stopped giving greenies about 7 years ago when Liza almost choked on one. Charlotte loves the nylabones but I only buy the ones that are not 'edible'. Working at my vet's office - I see so many 'accidents' with bones, rawhides, pigs ears, .....so it's helped me learn about the pros and cons of various chews. Does anyone use compressed rawhide made in the USA? If so - what brand? Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "ann banks" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:58:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Safe chew treats No treats from China and most all are from China. My dogs love Nylabones and I hve Kong balls and put some of their kibble in there and let them get that out and eat and they get dog biscuits and that is all. Usually just one treat a day. We have lots of toys to play with but careful what kind I have. No rope toys. I really want them safe. Most vets do not want them to have much treats or mine don't--they say useless calories. Ann On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Joan Croft < [email protected] > wrote: Dolly & Desi love the nylabones. There are many variations and flavors now. Dolly & Desi just get a few treats a day…and they are small. I had the everlasting treat balls which last very long, but really make them very thirsty. They guard those like gold. I have to take them away and then only give them to them when I can sit and watch and take them away when I think it is time. From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected] ] On Behalf Of Beth Michl Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Safe chew treats Hello every one. I am just wondering what everyone gives there fur babies for chew treats. With all the recalls and unsafe chicken jerky treats? Mine use to love it. Most chicken treats are made in China? Mine love to chew on treats.. Beth -- Ann & Pedro and Chico Picture
