Busderpuddle Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 When we first got Ruby I bought her an antler and she was not interested in it. It was a whole one where she couldn't get to the marrow easily. Last night at Costco I see they are selling a bag full of about 6-7 antlers, some cut in half so the marrow is showing and the others are whole. The bag said to start with the ones that are cut and even put peanut butter on them to get the dog chewing. Ruby is not a fan of peanut butter so that would not work for her. They were $18 a bag, which seemed really cheap compared to the one I bought a while back. Would the split ones be good to give Ruby and what are the advantages ? Is it good for their teeth ? Any worries about tooth fractures with these ? I was just thinking it would give her something to do occasionally. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Our galgo Beatrix broke a tooth chewing on an elk antler. Considering that galgos generally have better teeth than retired racers, we won't be giving any of our greyhounds antlers. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy_3131 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 My hounds LOVE antlers. If those at Costco are US or Canada sourced (not sure where you are) that is a great price! I would go for it. I was just at the Costco by me, didn't see those. Were they be the pet stuff? I may have to go back and look... Quote Katy....Mom to Retired Racers Hinder, John Carter, Hobsen, and Kodama, Galgo Espanol Gichin, and the Village Idiot...Teko Missing terribly my fawn dog with the pretty ears Chance (Ale Seeyoulater) 6/21/05-6/23/15 Gotcha day 4/6/08 and my fuzzy baby boy Snacker (Tyville Snacker) 7/4/04-10/23/15, and all three of my IG babies, Isen, Tien, and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 The antlers were from the USA and said that they were natural finds and no animals were injured in the process. They were by all the dog treats. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy_3131 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Excellent! Thanks! I am going to have to go back and look. Quote Katy....Mom to Retired Racers Hinder, John Carter, Hobsen, and Kodama, Galgo Espanol Gichin, and the Village Idiot...Teko Missing terribly my fawn dog with the pretty ears Chance (Ale Seeyoulater) 6/21/05-6/23/15 Gotcha day 4/6/08 and my fuzzy baby boy Snacker (Tyville Snacker) 7/4/04-10/23/15, and all three of my IG babies, Isen, Tien, and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Our galgo Beatrix broke a tooth chewing on an elk antler. Considering that galgos generally have better teeth than retired racers, we won't be giving any of our greyhounds antlers. I've always wondered about this. People tout them as a safe option, but I finally recently gave in and bought one and they seem as hard as marrow bones, which I know can definitely break teeth. Had she had a dental recently - in other words, do you know the tooth was healthy? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I've always wondered about this. People tout them as a safe option, but I finally recently gave in and bought one and they seem as hard as marrow bones, which I know can definitely break teeth. Had she had a dental recently - in other words, do you know the tooth was healthy? No, I doubt they do dentals prior to adoption in Spain. Our vet did see Beatrix shortly after we adopted her and didn't recommend a dental - said she had nice teeth. The tooth broke about a month later. We got Beatrix the antler as an alternative to her chewing up my books and magazines. Now she is back to destroying my People magazines. It just forces me to read them quicker. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Antlers like marrow bone can and have caused slab fractures--not worth the risk IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Antlers like marrow bone can and have caused slab fractures--not worth the risk IMO. Good to know. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks everyone. Sounds like they might not be a good option for her teeth. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks everyone. Sounds like they might not be a good option for her teeth. It's a shame because they satisfy their urge to chew but, it's a risk. Sadly, the treatment of choice for a known slab fracture is extraction or root canal and a crown. Not a risk I'm worth taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytone Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I don't let my pups chew on the antlers but I have been able to find Greenies at Costco. Also, the Chew ups at Costco are good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWallerson Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What's a safe alternative to antlers? I need to promote chewing in my boys to help clean their teeth. Quote Walter (Windy Walker) and Ernie (PG Ernest) @WalterWallerson and IG: WalterandErnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixidoll Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Years ago I gave a antler to my Whippet. Shortly after cleaning her teeth I found a slab fracture. I felt sooooo terrible that I caused it. Never gave them to any dog after that. She had to have that major tooth pulled. That was a ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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