There is some controversy around rawhides and whether or not they’re “safe” for your pup. While they can be safe in small amounts and if you are supervising your pup the entirety of the time they are chewing on it, the risks outweigh the benefits to us, which is why we do not recommend them. The biggest safety issue when it comes to rawhides is the large choking and blockage hazard that they can pose. Rawhide is not very digestible, meaning if your pup swallows a chunk that is too big, it could cause irritation and blockage in their digestive tract, which could lead to an emergency surgery or even death depending on the severity of the blockage. It is also very easy for pups to chew off a piece that is way too big for them, and then end up choking on it.