with the growing awareness of the risks of the old faithful rawhide bone, dog parents are searching for a safe alternative. One popular solution is the wood chew; after all, dogs chew sticks.

Young dogs may find “teething relief” by fetching, carrying, and just chewing on sticks. Thus a young dog might find an interesting stick and carry it around to chew on for this reason.

Tartar Shield Soft Rawhide Chews $35.49 at Amazon Tartar ... “always consider the size of your dog and avoid chews or sticks that are too small for the breed to avoid choking hazards,” says ...

Will Draper, DVM And by chewing on the hard surface of ... to have to invest in some marrowbones and bully sticks. Narrator If your dog is a rawhide lover, be sure to choose the right size.