I had a really bad experience with rawhide with one of my dogs now at the RB. She got a small piece in the back of her throat and was gagging. Fortunately I was able to grab it, even though it was very slimy and hard to get out, and thankfully she was fine. I never bought another one for her after that. Recently I have to admit that I have bought some for Bella. She is a voracious chewer and really loves them. Now though I only give them to her with extreme supervision for maybe 20 min. at a time and then take them away. When they get too small out they go!