Dogs Chewing on Deer Antlers

[my-thyme]

Within one day of arriving at our home, the 5-month old German Shepherd found a set of deer antlers in the garage. She thought she had a PRIZE and we didn't have the heart to take them away from her. She licked and chewed on them for days.

She just "found" them again when we moved the chair they had gotten stashed behind. She's now 11 months old, and is really chewing on them. The noise it makes is horrible, sounds like she's going to break all her teeth off!

I can't find much info on the web. Anyone know if antlers are safe for a large dog to chew on?

 

[aps45819]

It's natural

 

[Merlin99]

Within one day of arriving at our home, the 5-month old German Shepherd found a set of deer antlers in the garage. She thought she had a PRIZE and we didn't have the heart to take them away from her. She licked and chewed on them for days.

She just "found" them again when we moved the chair they had gotten stashed behind. She's now 11 months old, and is really chewing on them. The noise it makes is horrible, sounds like she's going to break all her teeth off!

I can't find much info on the web. Anyone know if antlers are safe for a large dog to chew on?

You can even buy moose antler chew toys.
Antler Dog Chews - Deer Antler Dog Chews - Elk Antler Dog Chews - Moose Antler Dog Chews - Antler Chews For Dogs - Moose Antler Chews For Dogs - Deer Antler Dog Chews For Dogs

 

[my-thyme]

It's natural

That's the first thing I thought, gotta be better for her than "bones" they sell in the store. But the sound of her chewing on that antler is scary!

 

[itsbob]

Dog is just practicing.

Human bones are a lot more fragile and tender.

 

[krb]

Pet store in Leonardtown sells them!

 

[my-thyme]

She really would like to have them back. The website that sells them looks great.

 

[frequentflier]

Pet store in Leonardtown sells them!

So does Pepper's in Callaway & Solomons. Great for aggressive chewers, many people say it takes their dogs months to even make a dent in them.

 

[DoWhat]

So does Pepper's in Callaway & Solomons. Great for aggressive chewers, many people say it takes their dogs months to even make a dent in them.

I will try and stop by tomorrow and get a set.

 

[belvak]

Interesting. I may have to pick some up for the Grandpup!

 

[my-thyme]

I gave one set back to her, but it still sounds like she's going to break a tooth...

 

[thatguy]

I gave one set back to her, but it still sounds like she's going to break a tooth...

you can probably train her to find sheds. All you have to do is start hiding her antler and have her find it. then in the late winter early spring go out hiking and let her work. Most dogs repsond well to having a job, this could be hers.

 

[my-thyme]

you can probably train her to find sheds. All you have to do is start hiding her antler and have her find it. then in the late winter early spring go out hiking and let her work. Most dogs repsond well to having a job, this could be hers.

That's a great idea!

 

[frequentflier]

I will try and stop by tomorrow and get a set.

Nice seeing you yesterday