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Most dogs also enjoy the rawhide part of the bone. Unfortunately some dogs do not.

However we do have the Chicken Jerky Chewz which is just the inside of the bone, you may want to try that

Dear Denise,

Thank you for contacting Dingo brand regarding our product, Chip Twist. I would be happy to consult with our lab to obtain this information for you and once I hear back from them, I'll be happy to advise you.

Rawhide is the hide or skin (typically the inner layer of the hide or skin) of an animal. The hide grows naturally thicker or thinner in different places on the animal, so the hide is sent through a planer that splits the hide. The tough outer layer of constant thickness goes on to be used as leather in upholstery, shoes and clothing, and the softer inner layer of variable thickness goes to the making of dog chews.

Collagen fibers link to make the animal's hide tough yet flexible. Human skin has the same basic structure but is much thinner.

Basting ingredients are procured from flavor producing companies that cater to the food industry. Foreign imported rawhide must use U.S. made basting products or U.S. approved basted products.

When collagen in the skin dries out it becomes stiff. As your dog chews, the saliva moistens and softens the rawhide.

Natural tendencies of wild canines and their predecessors were to sink their teeth into their prey and pull away on the hides stripping the skin and meat. Inherent in this feeding process was the beneficial action of the tugging and pressure on the teeth and gums that served to toughen the gums and clean the teeth for a continuously healthy mouth. Chews offer two valuable benefits to your dog.

Dental Benefits:
Because dogs have been domesticated by man, they no longer user their teeth to tear through a skin layer in order to feed. As a result, their canine teeth become disused and prone to plaque buildup and yellowing. Infections, kidney and heart disease can result when poor dental health gives bacteria an environment to enter your dog's body. Bacteria in the dog's mouth breaks down food particles and converts them to plaque and excess acid. The plaque can become mineralized to form a hard deposit on the tooth surface called "calculus." The excess acid damages the gums resulting in gingivitis. Unchecked gingivitis results in periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss. As rawhide is chewed and moistened, it acts like a leather chamois, wraps around the teeth and gently rubs off plaque and calculi. Care should be taken when feeding real bones that are potentially abrasive on teeth and gums and may cause digestive problems. To avoid periodontal disease, rawhide should be used in conjunction with regular brushing.

Behavior Benefits:
All dogs have an inherent desire to chew especially puppies. Aberrant chewing can be a sign of lack of exercise or a vitamin deficiency, but it is most often a normal desire to chew and relieve boredom. This drive can exhibit itself on furniture and clothing items. Rawhide offers a dog a safe chewing outlet. An effective rawhide chew should be able to relieve boredom for many hours. Care should be taken to remove rawhide once your dog has chewed it to the point of becoming soft Allow the softened rawhide to harden before reintroducing it to your dog.

Rawhide is not a food, but a safe chewable toy that can be consumed. It is 80-85% protein, 10-12% fiber and moisture, and 1-2% fat. Rawhide is also high in protein, low in fat, especially compared to pig ears and other pork skin products, and has fewer calories per ounce than a typical dog biscuit. One or two hours of daily chewing is sufficient. You should always make water available during and after the chewing activity.

Dingo rawhide chews are the only chew products with a patented real meal treat in the middle. Tasty rawhide on the outside is wrapped around tasty meat jerky on the inside. Dingo chews are clear basted with the flavor dogs love without the food dyes found in some other basted products, which can also stain carpets. Dingo Brand has worked closely with the USDA Veterinary Dept. in establishing stringent manufacturing and sterilization standards such that no other rawhide product receives the amount of sterilizing heat treatment as Dingo Brand products. In addition, the product is skinned to protect it from further handling. Finally, all products go through extensive kennel and pet homeowner testing to ensure that all Dingo Brand products deliver the most delicious rawhide chew your dog will ever have.

When choosing a rawhide product for your dog, safety is the first priority. Always choose rawhides which are larger than your dog's mouth. It is important that the chew be large enough and thick enough that your dog cannot easily chew off and swallow a large piece or the whole chew.

Compressed or molded rawhides are the hardest rawhide available. These rawhides tend to last longer and are a better choice for the hardest chewing dogs.

Keep an eye on your dog while chewing and discard any small rawhide pieces that might break off.