If rawhide chews are used, choose an appropriately sized product, supervise closely, and remove pieces before swallowing. Cats should not be offered rawhide.
Rawhide chews are processed animal hide products sold as knots, twists, rolls, chips, and pressed sticks for dogs. Texture changes as they soften with saliva.
As rawhide softens, large pieces can be torn off and swallowed, creating choking or obstruction risk. Gulpers and strong chewers are most likely to swallow chunks.
Manufacturing methods vary by brand and some products include flavor coatings or smoke flavor. Damaged or heavily worn pieces should be discarded promptly.
