Rawhides, bones and other edible chews are popular with dogs and dog owners alike. And no wonder. They give your dog a safe, non-destructive outlet for his natural instinct to chew, help keep his teeth clean, and keep mischievous puppies occupied.

While these items are safe for most dogs most of the time, it's a good idea to exercise some precautions - a bone that splinters or a large chunk of rawhide or other edible chew bone swallowed whole can cause your dog serious harm.

• Never leave your dog unsupervised with rawhides or edible bones.
• Don't give your dog products where he is able to break or tear off big chunks and swallow them whole.
• Choose an appropriate sized product for your dog. When in doubt, get the larger size, not the smaller.
• Remove and discard the item before it gets small enough for them to swallow.
• If you have a very large dog and/or an extremely strong chewer, there are non-edible chew toys made from materials which are practically indestructible.

In short, giving your dog appropriate products and putting them out of reach when you're not there will help keep his daily chew break safe and fun for all!

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