GSS- USA Rocky Mountain Elk Antler Typical Medium/Hard to Hard

• Made in the USA
• 100% Natural – No Additives
• GREAT for gnawing pets like pet rats, and mice. SQUIRRELS love them as well next to their feeder!!! Just attach it to the tree.
• No Colors to stain your carpet
• Long Lasting
• SAVE your furniture and shoes from being destroyed!!!
• No chemicals like plastic chews, heavy starches, or artificial flavors.

How to properly store antlers when not in use:

If you have purchased a larger quantity, store your antlers like you would a loaf of bread. Avoid hot, wet, and damp areas. A pantry is perfect. If your dog is using the chew outdoors, keep out of the rain to prevent the integrity of the antler from breaking down. Or when they are done with it for the day, store it indoors out of natural elements. 

Do I need to clean my Antlers when they arrive?

It is not necessary because they are pre-cleaned with a basic tumbler and tap water. A simple scrubby or paper towel damp with water will help remove any additional NATURAL material on antlers and give you the peace of mind that your chew is extra clean.

Tips for Using Your Antler Dog Chews

Antler chews make wonderful chews for dogs, but just like any dog chew it is important to be careful and to supervise your dog. Here are a few tips to help your dog enjoy the antler chew and keep him or her safe.

• Make sure your antler dog chew is large enough so that there is no possibility that your dog could choke on it.
• Check your antler chew over for any possible sharp edges. If there are any, it is easy to remove them by rubbing the sharp edge against concrete or sandpaper.
• With a scrubby or paper towel, you may want to wash the outside shell of the antler chew with water. This helps remove any tree material deer get from rubbing on trees to color their antlers brown. Although they are pre-cleaned to remove any large amounts, a good water washing is always nice to clean it even more.  No washing will NOT affect your dogs love for it, but will clean your chew to help prevent the browns from running and keep you more satisfied knowing it is extra clean 
• Give the antler chew to your dog and watch him while he chews it for at least the first few times.
• Make sure your dog is gnawing on the antler instead of trying to break the antler chew in half. If he is bearing down hard on the antler, it is best to take it away (don’t forget to give him a treat for giving it up!), since chewing any hard chew this way could damage his teeth.
• Do not allow your dog to chew more than an inch of the antler per day.
• Take the antler chew away from your dog once it gets worn down to a small enough size that your dog could swallow / choke on it.
• If your dog isn’t interested in chewing the antler try rubbing it with sandpaper. If your dog still isn’t interested in the antler, you could try rubbing it with a small amount of peanut butter or soaking it overnight in water or broth in the refrigerator.

Like any dog chew, you do need to be careful when allowing your dog to chew on an antler. The main concerns are breaking a tooth or choking on the antler chew. To prevent these things from happening, be sure to supervise your dog’s antler chewing. Do not allow him to bear down forcefully with his molars on the antler chew and do not allow him to chew on a piece that is of a size he could choke on. Dogs do need to chew and, since every chew has its dangers, it is important to be as careful as you can while still allowing your dog to chew. What you want to see is that the dog chews the antler and wears it down very slowly. Most antlers will last your dog weeks or months

• 20-40 pounds — Medium antler
• 40-70 pounds — Large antler
• 70+ pounds — X-Large/Jumbo