Posted by L.M. Cook on May 26, 1998 at 11:07:14:

In Reply to: Raw Hide Bones posted by Eric R. Coughanour on May 16, 1998 at 09:38:08:

> My brother said that if the dogs eat the raw hide bones it is not good
> for the digestive system. My peke (M&M) goes through small raw hide bones
> at a rate of about 1 a month - I've never noticed any problems. He does
> occasionally vomit, but I think that seems to be normal from gobbling his
> food. I'm more curious than concerned.

I give Nikki my peke the rawhide twist sticks and she loves them. You need to be sure to watch your dog when they have a rawhide because there is a danger of choking. I always pick up the sticks as soon as they lose interest. You also need to check to see where they are made. Ones made outside the US you need to make sure there is not phemadahide(not sure of spelling) or other additives that may be harmful. I have noticed Nikki occasionally had a upset stomach after eating the ones with the flavor coating, so now she just gets the plain ones.

Good luck
lc Nikki and Blackies pet person