Can a puppy chew these? Or are they too rich and better for adult dogs? I have a 14 week old miniture dachshund who is chewing a lot!!!
145553
I have a 9 mo. old German shepherd, as a little pup, she was an avid chewer. There was no toy that was safe. The 5" sticks were perfect. It kept her occupied for hours. I would highly recommend for avid chewers plus they are safer than rawhide. With that in mind, someone should always be observing your pup while chewing.
145554
Yes they are safe and healthy for puppies. I have raised three tiny Yorkies who have loved these and benefitted from them. (The oldest lived to be 15 ) . Not only are the bullies a great diversion from chewing in other items, they also keep the tartar on teeth to a minimum. Please NOTE that the bully sticks online are MUCH smaller than those in a pet store so you'll get a better value there. Hope this info helps.
145555
I would give your little one just a small piece of it. I have an 8 lb shichon who will eat the whole then and then promptly get sick :(!
145556
My adult Bichon can chew one up in less than a half hour. I don't buy them anymore because I don't want her to eat them so fast. Our pet supply store sells bully sticks that last a lot longer but are more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for!
145557
Yes, my puppy's vet recommended them over rawhide, they will not upset your puppy's tummy. Gave them to my Jack Russel when she was 16 wks old and she loved them. Never had a problem with them. Just make sure you never buy any bully sticks made in China.
945327
They are chew-able with flavor but my dog doesn't like it. Maybe because he is on different meds for a long time( he has bone cancer )he got used to that I cover his meds with liverwurst.Tablets are big and he needs to take 3 of them. He weights 100 lbs. As long as I put a little bit of liverwurst with them he eats them without a complain. They help him a lot. I am really happy with that product.
1059093
I had to "crack" them by hitting them on the counter. It reminded me of a very hard Toffee. I didn't give it to my smaller dogs for fear they would cut their gums or tongue trying to eat it. My Pitty girl had no problems and loved it!! I hope it helps.
159922
Some of the bones we ordered our airdale will chew it down but not eat it. If little bits are coming off you May want to try a real baby teething toy for your puppy. The soft rubber maybe slightly tougher and not as easy to bite through like a dog toy. Just in case I would still keep an eye on your little baby until you notice that he/she can't penetrate the rubber teething chew toy. Just another idea. The softer the rubber toy is the puppy will not get bored. Another great way to use that teething toy is to put it in the freezer for five to 10 minutes. The cold soothes the puppies gums. Just an idea for you.Good luck. Some of the bones we ordered our airdale will chew it down but not eat it. If little bits are coming off you May want to try a real baby teething toy for your puppy. The soft rubber maybe slightly tougher and not as easy to bite through like a dog toy. Just in case I would still keep an eye on your little baby until you notice that he/she can't penetrate the rubber teething chew toy. Just another idea. The softer the rubber toy is the puppy will not get bored. Another great way to use that teething toy is to put it in the freezer for five to 10 minutes. The cold soothes the puppies gums.... » Read More Some of the bones we ordered our airdale will chew it down but not eat it. If little bits are coming off you May want to try a real baby teething toy for your puppy. The soft rubber maybe slightly tougher and not as easy to bite through like a dog toy. Just in case I would still keep an eye on your little baby until you notice that he/she can't penetrate the rubber teething chew toy. Just another idea. The softer the rubber toy is the puppy will not get bored. Another great way to use that teething toy is to put it in the freezer for five to 10 minutes. The cold soothes the puppies gums. Just an idea for you.Good luck. « Show Less
2253016
They're made of a hard plastic, your dog will not be able to chew on it. They have a hard time getting the treat out as it is...they're pretty sturdy, will last for yrs.
1443403
I've a 4 pound Pom whose 12 this year. Looks young and very healthy but lost jaw teeth to neglect before we met at the pound 5 years ago. Would these be easy for him to chew without too much discomfort?
531224
I have 4 Golden Retrievers now. The two babies are 33lbs each and almost 4 months old. They are chewing the 'large' size, same as the 2 adult dogs. If it were me, I'd go for medium or large. I would not want them to have the ability to get the whole antler in their mouth. All 4 of my dogs LOVE them and they are virtually indestructible. I do not buy the 'split antlers' as I find they don't last as long and they splinter. Just my experience. Hope they work out for you. Good luck and Happy Holidays!
2194222
I buy these all the time for my two Shih TZu's. My male is almost 18 pounds and I buy a much larger size than they suggest. I use the regular size which is for dogs 25 pounds to 50 pounds. The smaller ones just don't offer much of a treat for my dogs, They gobble them in seconds instead of minutes. I would start with a box of the regular and if they don't last long, get the larger size. They are very good for their teeth.
65931
These are very small heart shaped soft chews. A small dog would have no problem chewing them. My dog loves them
526087
I'm sorry, but we didn't give it a lot of chance to work. Plus, I brush my dog's teeth and he really doesn't have tartar so I can't really answer. I can tell you that my vet recommended them, and I can tell you that my dog really enjoyed chewing them-but he choked on them too often for my comfort. Sorry, not much help, was I?
239940
The best thing to do is just try them. You may have to try different doses-some dogs need more some less and it's not always based on size. Our dog is just over ten lbs and takes the med-large size chews.
171644
They are soft and my almost three year old golden doodle loves them. They are easy to break into pieces and a tiny piece could be small enough. But honestly I would be very careful with a puppy and check with the company and or your vet. It's been my experience that puppies need special puppy food for about the first year. I've learned the hard way to adhere to being careful as each dog has a different stomach and digestion system. Gone are the old days when you can just give them scraps.
1174779
I would have to say yes. I have a ten year old Maltese who has eating these since she could chew. She has a few every day as a snack. In fact, she refuses to eat any other treat. My vet sats she is the healthiest maltese she ever seen, and when asked her age, no one believes she is 10.
1985375
I haven't noticed any difference, but I have a large dog that is a heavy chewer and she makes short work of them--gone in 20 minutes. Don't know how old your puppy is--could she be teething and have sore gums?
264280
I dont currently have a bag of these that I could tell you that. I use 6 chews a day post WLS so they never last longer than a month for me. Right now I am using Celebrate calcium chews just for variety
956231
My dog is quite a chewer, so it probably doesn't take her very long. But I can't be sure, because we give these treats when we have to crate her. I do know there's no way they last as long as rawhides, though. And be wary of the Nylabone chew toys with the sold surface. They're made in China, NOT the Healthy Edibles, which are still made here. And I won't let my dog have the ones from China, after she got really sick after chewing on one of them for several hours.
159923
I have given these types of bones to both my lab mixes since they were a little over a year old, and pieces do chip/break off. If they break a large piece off, I do throw that away so they don't risk choking on it. (I don't let them have the bones when I can't watch them). They have never had an upset tummy though from eating the bone chips. Not sure a puppy's digestive system can handle the bone though, so you may want to check with your vet to see if this type of chew treat is okay.