Tag: Chewing hazards

Betel nut chewing is a practice engaged in by an estimated 600 million people worldwide, but modern research indicates it is highly unsafe. While many have underestimated the severe side effects of betelnut use, evidence clearly links it to various cancers and serious systemic health issues.

According to a 2012 study by the University of Illinois, expanded pork skin chews were found to be nearly 100% digestible within 24 hours, a stark contrast to rawhide which showed much lower digestibility. This significant difference in digestion raises a key question for pet owners: is pork skin safer than rawhide for your dog?.