Are antlers safe 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

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

While most veterinarians advise staying away from antlers for dogs, if you do choose to give your dog an antler, it is a good idea to supervise him while he chews on it. Safe Antler Alternatives It can feel, sometimes, like nothing is safe for dogs anymore. read more

Because we don’t have any published data on the causes of tooth fractures, there is no way to specifically tell you for sure, that antlers are safe for dogs to chew, or that antlers are not safe for dogs to chew. read more