My puppy bites. Are pig ears and chicken sticks healthy for her?

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I give my 4 month old puppy hard chew sticks such as pig ears, chicken sticks and she really likes them and keeps her busy. She does bite alot and it calms her down. I'm not sure if this is really healthy for her. Pet's info: Dog | Whippet | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 30 days old | 9 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. The pig ears and chicken sticks typically have a lot of preservatives in them and can cause GI upset. I usually recommend the Kong toys filled with peanut butter or dental chew sticks like Oravet or Greenies. If Honey does ok with the chews you are giving her now, then in moderation these should be ok to give her every now and then. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My puppy bites. Are pig ears and chicken sticks healthy for her?

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