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i have a great dane she is allmost 12 weeks is it good for her to eat dried pigs earsi bought her one from the pet shop and she loves them ,can she eat as much as she likes or should i give her one once in a while
please help

I would avoid pig ears. As tasty as they are for dogs, they present hazards, especially for younger puppies. I have had one 16 week old puppy choke on a piece that lodged in her throat, and I know of many other people that have had the same experience with both adults and puppies.

Go for a safer alternative.. a large raw bone from the butcher or a large smoked bone from Petsmart (which can be rich and cause loose stool), a Kong filled with goodies or other type of safe alternative that is good for chewing.

For just regular snacks, a good quality edible bone such as the ones made by Mother Hubbard are an excellent choice. You can also make your own treats by taking hotdogs, slicing them about as thin as a quarter, and then microwaving the "chips" until they are crispy.

Caroline Smith
FarView Great Danes

thank you very much for your reply,i will certainly try to change her treat to another ,i have taken the ears off her and thrown them away when they have become a small size.