Reading Eagle: Antlers and other hard chews can break dogs’ teeth [Ask the Vet] Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022.

Context Explanation

Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started ... Antlers and other hard chews can break dogs’ teeth [Ask the Vet] Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding her teeth. Later, she rejected a small, soft treat, which she's never done before. Is it possible ...

Insight Material

Dogs like to chew. And if you give them the right chew treat, you can keep them occupied and clean their teeth at the same time. Give them the wrong one and you're asking for trouble. Antlers – elk ... Is it possible she broke a tooth on the antler?

Final Conclusion

Are antlers OK for dogs? A: Dogs should never chew hard objects such as elk or deer antlers, dried cows' hooves, dried pigs' ears, natural bones, hard ... Reading Eagle: Antlers and other hard chews break dogs’ teeth [Ask the Vet] Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding her teeth. Later, she rejected a small, soft treat, which she’s never done before. Is it possible ...