![]() ![]() I didn’t want to include any videos that illustrated the dreadful practices adopted by some Asian manufacturers they’re distressing and alarmist, but none-the-less all too real! However, having been in communication with Armitage Pet Care, suppliers of some of the leading brands, including Good Boy products, they assure us that there are reputable manufacturers in China, which is where they source their pet food. The importance of knowing the origin of your pet food is crucial. ![]() So I decided to investigate the types of rawhide products available and whether there were any healthier rawhide choices. ![]() My husband’s (and Jasper’s) parents have always given their dogs rawhide with no issues and (along with countless others), couldn’t understand my concerns. On a recent visit to see her cousin Jasper, Freya ‘stole’ his rawhide chew, furtively slinking away to enjoy a good old chomp. Oh dear! By trying all these different offerings it appeared I had been sucked into the marketing magic, but realistically I was just wasting my money. Sadly these were all rapidly abandoned, other than Whimzees, which she enjoyed but upset her tum. She tried Antlers, Himalayan Yak Snacks, Nylabones (including the Power Chew), Whimzees, Rice Bones, Dog Wood, in fact anything that was offered as an alternative. However, after doing my research and looking into the concerns around rawhide, I began to try alternatives as I felt sure it was just the act of chewing she loved – well apparently not. Freya’s breeder had included a puppy-sized rawhide bone in her take home pack – and she loved it! So I naturally continued to buy them as I thought the act of chewing on a designated ‘bone’ rather than household objects, while simultaneously cleaning her teeth, was a real plus. Before a fellow dog owner mentioned to me during a walk how unhealthy rawhide treats were, I was in total ignorance. ![]()
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