Are antlers good for dogs?

Excessively hard chew toys are a common cause of broken teeth in dogs. A broken tooth is extremely painful and can sometimes become abscessed. I believe that hard plastic or nylon chews, sterilized bones, cow hooves and antlers are too hard to be safe for most dogs. read more

Obviously we can no longer use deer antlers as a chew toy/supplement for our guide dog puppies in training, but then again we never had the chance to use them in the first place. By the way, I’m glad I did not have to experience acute diarrhea with my pups. read more

Dogs will chew on pretty much anything – but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to let them! One of my readers asked if a deer antler chew was a good choice for her dog: Q: One of my friends gave my Cavapoo an antler chew. read more

But while these are nutrients that your dog needs, they are adequately supplied in any good quality commercial dog food. For raw fed dogs, bones are a necessary part of their diet. read more