Molly and Daisy get rawhide bones a couple times a week. We've never had a problem. They're always supervised while they eat them, of course. I always take away the tiny pieces they have left over, and throw them away.

I've read up on the "dangers of rawhide", and have heard that it *can* cause sore throat, intestinal blockage, choking, and even pancreatitis.

If my dogs were "whole-hog swallowers", like Anna mentioned, I wouldn't give it them. IMO, I think it's safe as long as you watch them while they chew/eat it.