Simba and Honey both LOVE raw hide. I give them each a peice when Honey comes over for she'll calm down. I gave Honey Simba's HUGE raw hide bone... lol it's so funy to watch her walk around with it, but she'll chew on it for hours! I think it'll be allright as long as you watch him with it, make sure it doesn't get too soft... I always take Honey's away when it does.