Why my dogs &amp; my friends and my other family member's dogs will sniff them &amp; walk away refusing to eat them-hard to believe these 5 stars?
136638
I don't know why it was rated five stars. My dog wouldn't eat it. I mixed it with most food. She just wouldn't eat it. The sticks (treats she ate) I would of rated one for the food. and three for the sticks.
989578
Not that I have noticed - I don't stick my head in the bag and smell it though, lol. My Husky ADORES this - I just give him 3 or 4 rectangles to entice him into eating the rest of his food.
2087637
I don't have an answer for you, but I am about to post exactly the same question. I would NEVER give my animals anything "unknown." Maybe the more people post this question, the more will answer.
408200
I have 3 dogs and they all loved it. Your dog could just be afraid of it. Try putting his favorite treat on it and leave it where he can get it by himself. It may take a while but the desire for the food should overcome his fear.
1737433
Labs (including my own) are notorious for ingesting inappropriately large pieces of whatever they're chewing. I really have to watch him with any rawhide - a couple of times almost had to Heimlich him before he gagged it up. If your dog displays any signs of lethargy or distress eliminating, definitely get him to the vet to x-ray his stomach. Most of these products have warnings about the dangers of such incidents. Thanks for the heads-up though...my guy may need to live without them, even though it looks like something he'd enjoy!
256415
My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating... » Read More My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. « Show Less
1790747
My dogs didn't like it, it's been a week. It's the strong plastic smell, after several washes the smell is still there, it must be really strong for the doggie nose. I'm not even sure if the plastic is safe health-wise. I could not find out if the plastic is human food grade, as it's supposed to be for all food and water containers.
1231254
I understand your concern. Believe me, nothing means more to me than my dog and I would never give him anything that would endanger him or his health. This treat however is made in China and that even concerns me a little. However, since I've found them, my dog has gone through a dozen large bags and he still loves them and is healthy and fine. Use your own judgement though, is my best suggestion.
1748877
Funny as I saw the same items in my last visit to pet store the other day. I looked at both ingredients and I guess if your pooch is a Green Tea drinker go with that. My dogs never seem to ask for Green Tea. Sounds like pure marketing to me.
1145001
We did not notice a smell. But we tried the bed with our beagle and then with a smaller toy terrier and neither would have anything to do with it...the dogs detecting a bad smell might explain their rejection of it...
1022593
My dog is 14 and a bit on the picky side. I don't believe she would take this if I just gave it to her as a snack, but again she is picky. My other dog never had an issue and would eat them right out of my hand. What I do is mix it in with her dinner and I usually use a bit of a canned food (or pouch) to make it tasty. She has no issue with that at all. I even sneak a fish pill in there and those are huge! It's worth whatever trouble you might have with your dog because I have seen a big difference since she started taking these (1 year ago). If that doesn't work, try a spoonful with peanut butter and hid it in that. My dog is 14 and a bit on the picky side. I don't believe she would take this if I just gave it to her as a snack, but again she is picky. My other dog never had an issue and would eat them right out of my hand. What I do is mix it in with her dinner and I usually use a bit of a canned food (or pouch) to make it tasty. She has no issue with that at all. I even sneak a fish pill in there and those are huge! It's worth whatever trouble you might have with your dog because I have seen a big difference since she started taking these (1 year ago). If that doesn't work, try a spoonful with peanut... » Read More My dog is 14 and a bit on the picky side. I don't believe she would take this if I just gave it to her as a snack, but again she is picky. My other dog never had an issue and would eat them right out of my hand. What I do is mix it in with her dinner and I usually use a bit of a canned food (or pouch) to make it tasty. She has no issue with that at all. I even sneak a fish pill in there and those are huge! It's worth whatever trouble you might have with your dog because I have seen a big difference since she started taking these (1 year ago). If that doesn't work, try a spoonful with peanut butter and hid it in that. « Show Less
1690164
All dogs would detect the oder. The reaction of individual an dog would vary. Many would start a search behavior, others not. Many dogs will peruse skunk scent for example. Although probably not a wise choice, skunks are not considered preditors by dogs. I would not recommend this product as repellent for dogs. It actually may have just the opposite effect.
688110
Here is my insight, for what it's worth. I have been feeding these specific treats purchased on Amazon.com for about 2 years now. I have a registered Boxer and Collie, and they LOVE these treats, it's like the reason they get up in the morning! They have had NO, NONE, NADA, side effects whatsoever. They have not had diarrhea, stomach upset, nothing, and they have been eating them for 2 years EVERY SINGLE DAY. Now... I understand that some dogs are maybe more sensitive to certain things, and perhaps that's the reason for some owners being scared of the chicken jerky treats made in China. And it's totally understandable for those people to not buy them, I certainly would choose another treat. But, please, layoff the 'scare' tactics and saying that, period, end of discussion, these treats are deadly in all circumstances. They are NOT.
1456173
That is no where near true. I've been feeding my dog and my parents' have been feeding their dog with this jerky for years. There is nothing wrong with this. Please stop spreading false rumors.
1864229
When I bought them they were. The dogs love them, but I have to warn you, just as the other review state, they smell bad!
1578265
I am not sure why that would happen, except they may be tired of it or it is too dry? Do you rehydrate it? My dogs don't have the same enthusiasm they used to have when eating them, however, they still do eat it and they won't eat many foods at all, not even steak. I do feed it to them dry and I rotate flavors. Their favorite flavors are the beef and the lamb. I feed it to them like a treat, but knowing it is good for them makes me happy.
1903714
I love this, but it is a Chicken Jerky treat...for dogs. So, technically it is true, but I would not eat them, they smell good.