Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking... » Read More Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! « Show Less
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Soft and chewy. But they will not melt like a candy bar will. They are safe therefore for backpacking in hot weather: no melt!
546137
The bars are soft and chewy, some of them have tiny bits of nuts in them but not large pieces. Hope that helps!
813070
I don't think I would give them to a child under three. The nuts can be big enough to choke a toddler, IMHO
813071
I eat these almost every day and once in a while there is a whole or nearly whole almond in the bar. Therefore, I wouldn't give it to a 2 year old, I think it's too much of a choking hazard.
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.
1047719
Not sure but my boys are 7 months and they hold them, try to eat them etc and it is just fine. Maybe because that is the optimal age for the motor skills to stack them and stuff? Not sure but I think they are fine for any age. They are wood and are hard so that is something to consider.
1099775
They are hard candies. You suck on them until they dissolve. They don't get soft or chewy.
313475
Yes, they are relatively soft. They're not like the rock hard mass produced ones we were buying before we found these. We have a very old Jack Russell and a middle aged Yorkie (who has had dental work for bad teeth) and they have no problem with them. The treats are in varying sizes, some quite large, but we cut them up into bite size pieces.
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They are soft chews. Not sticky thou. They do not stick to your teeth. You can even leave it on your tongue and it will melt.
1227361
My Maltese mix and larger dog both love them, but they may be too large unless you break them up. They are also crunchy. Both dogs do love them. I used to be able to buy similar treats in pet stores around here, but I need to buy them on line now. Hope this helps you.
313473
No they aren't. They are very crunchy. I boughto a different treat from Amazon by Rocco & something that was nice and chewy. My boys enjoyed the different flavors.
1259800
They are not crunchy like a biscuit treat but I wouldn't describe them as a soft treat along the lines of a Zukes Mini Natural or the like. They are of a fairly firm and chewy consistency but still easy to break with the fingers. If the bag has been opened for quite a while though they dry out and get relatively hard.
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Yes they are soft. We have 2 dogs that much prefer the softer treats opposed to the milk bone type treats. We have been using them for at least 5 years. Hope that helped. Randy L.
737299
They are supposed to be hard as they are a dental treat. The chewing process helps them get the tartar off their teeth. If he can't chew them, he may have an issue with his teeth and/or gums.
666965
They are hard. My 12 yr old dachshund loves them. He has been eating them for many years
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.
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it taste really good, so he may easily eat it. they are not hard but not soft. its really a pressed herbal blend. i think when you get it, try one for yourself. they do work amazing...i take them my self and the sinatrol is really good. good luck. i think you'll know when you get it what your 2 year old can do.
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Well my youngest is 1.5 yr and she plays with them in the tub. They are soft so when she was a little younger and teething more, she would try to chew on them. I would say they're good for pretty much any age. They're too big to swallow so as long as a younger child doesn't chew on them and rip off a small piece, there is no choking danger.
1000663
I'd say they're mostly just chewy. Not too hard or soft. If you put them in liquid (I like to make overnight oats and put these in) then they will get very soft.
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Yes Nancy, tbonz are soft. My dog loves them. He also has a problem with hard bones and and is a really picky eater. these are perfect for him. and according to Nikko , quite tasty as well, Ha Ha. he prefers the porterhouse flavor