Veterinary team members are often asked if rawhide chews are ok for their dogs. Austin Cannon shares the pros and cons as well as some alternatives to rawhide.
. . . dogs can find themselves sick and in pain if they eat too much rawhide or ingest pieces that are too big . . .”
Source: Daily Paws, June 3, 2022. Link. The primary fear with rawhide is that dogs might bite off a piece that’s too big, causing them to choke or forming an obstruction in their digestive system.
Also see: ASPCA® position statement on rawhide chews, treats. Link.