Are elk antlers, yak chews, or goat horns safe for my dog's teeth?

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Are elk antlers safe for dogs? I know deer antlers can break teeth but I've heard elk antlers aren't quite as hard. What about Himilayan Yak Chews? Goat Horns? Ruff roots? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 months and 15 days old | 15.6 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I don't know about the various chews that you are describing but I will tell you what veterinary dentists tell their clients. Never give a dog or puppy anything to chew that is extremely hard and doesn't soften when they chew it. Deer antlers are too hard and they don't soften up. So you want to look for things that are hard at first but soften with chewing such as rawhides and other chew treats. Extremely hard chews can damage and cause fractures of the teeth and roots. Good luck

Are elk antlers, yak chews, or goat horns safe for my dog's teeth?

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