Doggy Duds

05/06/2022

Cute Doggy’s from yesterday’s craft show in Summersville! Catch us next week at the pet expo in Clarksburg WV! Bring your pups! All pets welcome for this event. Games, food, pet photography, painting and lots of other craft vendors 🐾

24/12/2021

Doggy Duds would like to wish everyone with four paws a very merry Christmas this year! We hope you have a Christmas full of squeaky toys, treats, and of course your new Christmas Bandanas 🥰🐾🎅🏻

05/10/2021

Twinning with some F A L L vibes 🍂🐾

Logan Bragg

11/10/2020

It’s that time of year again 🍁🍂

26/08/2020

“Soon to be mom” litter announcement 💗

12/08/2020

Can’t wait to see this on Koda! This pink & teal Navajo is one of my TOP favorites 💗😍

18/07/2020

THE MOST DANGEROUS PET CHEW EVER: RAWHIDE!

How can one of the most popular chew sticks on the planet be so dangerous for your pets, you ask? I mean, most dogs chew on rawhide for hours on end, and not only does it keep them busy, but they seem to last forever.

Well if you understood what it took to make this toxic “raw” leather stick, you would quickly understand what the problem is.

Aside from the horror stories circulating all over social media these days, of pets needing emergency surgery after consuming rawhide, the majority of pet parents today, especially the newbies, believe that this chew is some sort of dried up meat stick. Let me debunk that myth right away!

A rawhide stick is not the by-product of the beef industry nor is it made of dehydrated meat. Rather, rawhide is the by-product of the “Leather Industry”, so theoretically it is a leather chew. Sounds awesome, right?

“Producing rawhide begins with the splitting of an animal hide, usually from cattle. The top grain is generally tanned and made into leather products, while the inner portion, in its “raw” state, goes to the dogs.” TheBark.com

So, how does this leather, which is conveniently rolled up into pretty shapes, actually get made into those rawhide chews?

Follow along my friends and I will enlighten you on how this hide travels through a leathery process where it transforms from hide to a not-so beautiful, colorful, chew stick. Here is a paraphrased tutorial that was explained by the whole dog journal several years back:

STEP 1: Normally, cattle hides are shipped from slaughterhouses to tanneries for processing. These hides are then treated with a chemical bath to help “preserve” the product during transport to help prevent spoilage.

(No one wants to purchase a black, spoiled rawhide stick!)

Once at the tannery: the hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming. This process will help strip the hair and fat that maybe attached to the hides themselves.

(No, no one wants to see a hairy hide…)

Next on this glorious journey, these hides are then treated with chemicals that help “puff” the hide, making it easier to split into layers.

The outer layer of the hide is used for goods like car seats, clothing, shoes, purses, etc. But, it’s the inner layer that is needed to make the rawhide. (Oh and other things like gelatin, cosmetics, and glue as well!)

STEP 2: Now that we have the inner layer of the hide, it’s time to go to the post-tannery stage! Hides are washed and whitened using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach; this will also help remove the smell of the rotten or putrid leather. Bonus!
(Research also shows that other chemicals maybe used here to help the whitening process if the bleach isn’t strong enough.)

STEP 3: Now it’s time to make these whitened sheets of this “leathery by-product” look delicious! So, here is where the artistic painting process comes in.

“Basted, smoked, and decoratively tinted products might be any color (or odor) underneath the coating of (often artificial) dyes and flavors. They can even be painted with a coating of titanium oxide to make them appear white and pretty on the pet store shelves.” - whole-dog-journal.com

“…the Material Safety Data Sheet reveals a toxic confection containing the carcinogen FD&C Red 40, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate. But tracking the effects of chemical exposure is nearly impossible when it’s a matter of slow, low-dose poisoning.”– thebark.com

Ok, now that these hides have been painted, it’s time for the final process.

STEP 4: Getting it to last forever!

Because the FDA does not consider these chews to be food, really it’s a free for all when it comes to the manufacturers of these leather strips, and the products they may want to add to these chews, to get them to last forever. Any sort of glue can be added here to get these bad boys to never come apart.

When tested: Lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals have been detected in raw hides. So it’s safe to say that any sort of glues can be used as well!

Finally, it’s time to package and attach all the glorious marketing labels to the product.

Check out the fine print warning that’s attached with some of these rawhides:
“Choking or blockages. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death.“

(Oh, how lovely…)

And there it is! It’s now ready to be shipped to store shelves where it can be purchased for our loving animal companions.

How do proactive veterinarians feel about these chews?

Here is world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker's take on the matter:

“The name ‘rawhide’ is technically incorrect. A more accurate name would be processed-hide, because the skin isn’t raw at all. But the term “rawhide” has stuck.

Rawhide chews start out hard, but as your dog works the chew it becomes softer, and eventually he can unknot the knots on each end and the chew takes on the consistency of a slimy piece of taffy or bubble gum. And by that time your dog cannot stop working it -- it becomes almost addictive.

At this point, there’s no longer any dental benefit to the chew because it has turned soft and gooey, and, in fact, it has become a choking and intestinal obstruction hazard.“

P.S. Ready for the jaw dropper?

An investigation by Humane Society International stated in their report, “In a particularly grisly twist, the skins of brutally slaughtered dogs in Thailand are mixed with other bits of skin to produce rawhide chew toys for pet dogs. Manufacturers told investigators that these chew toys are regularly exported to and sold in U.S. stores.” – dogingtonpost.com

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

24/06/2020

Look at this handsome birthday boy! Happy birthday Benny 🎈🎉 Kristie Skidmore

17/06/2020

🎉🎉 Customize your very own birthday bandana and receive 10% off your order! 🎉🎉

02/06/2020

Xena in her Pink Navaho! Shyann Sears you have one pretty pup! 💗 Thank you again for your business!! 🐾

29/05/2020

Diesel in his new personalized bandana! Let the lake days begin! ⚓️☀️

28/05/2020

Thank you Shyann Sears for your business! Xena looks great! 😍🐾

24/05/2020

Emma looks awesome in her reversible bandana 💜💜💜 thank you Olivia Wayne for your business! 🐾

22/05/2020

All this rain got me feeling crabby 🌧🦞
Order our famous crab bandana and add a monogram for only $3.00 🤩 Sizes available XS-XL 🛍🛒🦀 (custom sizes available for small charge)

22/05/2020

Apparently the new saying is “May showers bring June flowers” 🌦☔️🌷 Floral bandanas are a top FAVE and perfect for any summer occasion 🌸💜☀️ (Very few of these are left in stock, message me soon to get yours! 🐾)

22/05/2020

This frayed flannel plaid is one of our #1 top sellers! 🤩 Hurry and order your very own customizable bandana while supplies last! 🛍 🛒

20/05/2020

Get summer ready with the help of Doggy Duds! 🦀☀️ Shop reversible bandanas with many different fabric options! And remember, only $3.00 for 1 monogram or $5.00 for two! 🐾 🦴

16/05/2020

The combination Arlo + Doggy Duds is hard on the heart 😩😍🐾 Kaaleigh Connor such a cutie!

12/05/2020

Thank you Kaaleigh Connor for your purchase, Arlo looks great 😍💙

11/05/2020

‼️‼️‼️ CONGRATULATIONS Shari Snowden ‼️‼️‼️

You are the winner of the contest! 🥳🥳

Please contact me by 11:00 pm to claim your prize🤩🐾

08/05/2020

‼️‼️‼️ CONTEST TIME ‼️‼️‼️

I’ve decided to mix it up a little, to help say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Doggy Duds! ❤️🐶

Contest Rules:
1️⃣ Share this post and tag as many dog loving friends as possible🥳🥳 (1 share = 1 entry) (each friend you tag = 1 entry)

2️⃣ I will keep track of each entry you submit and put your name into a bucket that many times! 🤩

3️⃣ This contest will end Sunday 5/10/20 at 8:00 pm. So hurry and get those entry’s in! 🤪

4️⃣ A winner will be picked at random Sunday evening and I will make a post announcing the winner. (‼️The winner will have until 11:00 pm to message me claiming their prize and the size of their dog or I will redraw Monday morning‼️)

5️⃣ The winner will get to choose from any of the items pictured below! 🤩 (leashes not included)

6️⃣The winner will receive 1 FREE product, a FREE monogram, and FREE shipping if necessary 🥳

The contest starts NOW! May the odds be ever in your favor 🤣🐾

‼️‼️ make sure when you share it, to share it to public and NOT private so I will be able to see it and write your name down! ‼️‼️

08/05/2020

Twinning is winning.. big or small 🥰🐾

08/05/2020

Dogs and babies.. the perfect combination 🐶👶🏻🥰

05/05/2020

In the past few weeks, I had to set Doggy Duds aside. I quit taking orders, and I quit advertising to help put my main focus on supplying masks to those in need. As we are beginning to reach a new norm, I am happy to finally announce I will begin taking orders again! 🥳

Shop Doggy Duds for completely customizable bandanas and other pet accessories! 🐶

Check out our page to view various bandana styles such as frayed flannel bandanas or reversible cotton bandanas! 🐾

Doggy Duds also offer bandanas with matching leashes, baby onesies + dog bandana monogrammed set, customizable tote bags, tshirts, and much more! 🦴

21/04/2020

From January to April.. still Doggy Duds cutest employee and still hogging the pedal

09/04/2020

“Every dog needs a baby” 👶🏻
“Every baby needs a dog” 🐶

Thank you Nicole Toth for your business 💗

21/03/2020

Doggy Duds is thankful to be able to help all and any health care providers and/or patients in need! Remember we are all in this together! Stay safe and wash your paws ❤️🐾

‼️These are not intended for dogs/animals
‼️These are CDC approved face masks for people

09/03/2020

05/03/2020

Oakley is proud to show off his new REVERSIBLE bandana! Thanks Emily Morton for your business, and happy birthday Oakley! 🥳

29/02/2020

Today’s mood was🍦🧁 🍒 🍩 🍎 🍉 🍬