Gun Dog Forum

My 3 month old GSP loves to gnaw on deer antlers.

Is there any harm? If have lots of them.

Thanks

It is not risk free (what is?) but I let my pups chew on deer antlers. They need something to teeth on and I want to imprint them on antlers for shed hunting.

I also don't think they would be a problem for a puppy. But once they get their permanent teeth, I say no. I have had three dogs break a tooth, that then has to be pulled, on antlers...

I know many have dogs that chew on these all the time, but I have had bad luck with them...

I did have a ACD break a tooth on a nylabone.

My vet told me "found" antlers are full of bacteria and I should not use them.

Its hard for me to imagine antlers have any more bacteria than some of the stuff I've seen my dog slurp down or chew on, but what do I know?

LOL Good point.