The occupational therapist that visited my wife today (she has had back surgery) has a farm where she, her husband and their associates rescue pit bulls.

A member of the organization told her that deer antlers are great for dogs as they do not splinter and are so tough that the dogs cannot chew through them.

She asked her vet if this was true and he agreed.

In fact, the vet gives his dogs deer antlers to chew.

My wife is concerned that the dogs will pick up the deer scent and be off on their trail through the woods and streets.

So what do you guys think? Has anyone ever heard of this?  Is anyone giving their dogs deer antlers to chew?

And other than going through the woods to find them or knowing a hunter who can get them for you, how would you go about purchasing deer antlers?

Just wondering!

never heard of this. Interesting though. Same stuff bone is made out of right? maybe a little bit softer too.

I'm going to look into it.

Meanwhile my pit gnaws away at her Kong ball, those things are almost indestructible.

I guess they're more popular than we think. There all sold out of there 3 largest sizes.

http://www.petexpertise.com/item--Antler-Dog-Chews--Antlers.html

Yep thats all my dogs chew on is Deer antlers. Heck sometimes they drag the

whole Deer home.