Cow Hooves - Page 1

Is it safe to give some cow hooves to our beloved breed? I gave some to my dogs but I noticed some part after being chewed on and eaten becomes quite sharp. I'm thinking maybe it can cause some injury to the dog's mouth. If somebody here have tried please share your thoughts. Thank you.

Mine get cow hooves all the time it keeps their teeth clean and I have never had any problems with them they seem to be content to chew them for hours on end.

they can splinter and be very unsafe.  A big raw, not cooked but raw, knuckle bone to chew on is much safer.

I agree with Animules. Many years ago I gave cow hooves to a young female, and while she suffered no adverse effect I did become concerned about the very sharp edge these things have as they fracture. That, and I was tired of fishing them from commodes that she dropped them into, and removing these commodes from the floor so I could unclog them.

Again-I never had a problem, but I do agree the uncooked knuckle bone is a better choice.

Regards,

Bob-O

I agree.  The cow hooves that I have seen being sold here in the states are smoked.  In additition to the splintering there is the issue of the chemicals used in processing.  I know when I had horses, all the dogs really  loved chewing on the pieces of hooves trimmed off by the farrier,  so if you have a source, I would imagine fresh hooves would be OK.

Not to mention they really stink when they are gnawing on them. Ick. Mine like the hoof trimmings too from my horses. but they are not real big.

Tnx for the thoughts guys

I have a friend who is a Vet and she told me that she gets dogs in all the time that have cracked and chipped teeth from chewing on hooves. They can be very dangereous.