Dangers of rawhide?

Rawhides can pose several dangers to dogs, including choking, digestive issues, and contamination risks. Dogs struggle to digest rawhide, which can cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Many rawhides are treated with chemicals like bleach, formaldehyde, or artificial flavorings during processing, which can pose health risks, especially for dogs with sensitivities or allergies.

How to feed?

We don't! Hides are shipped to tanneries for processing, where they are treated with either an ash-lye solution or a toxic recipe of sodium sulfide liming so that any fat or hair is stripped from the hide. Hides are treated with hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach, and the carcinogen FD&C Red 40, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate, is used to give the rawhide the color and "appealing" look. Actual "raw hide" (raw animal skin) is an organ that can be very beneficial to dogs since it's packed with nutrients! But it's best to feed it unprocessed or air-dried. Real Dog Box offers pig skin and rolled cow skin, which are raw (just air-dried) and make great chews.