are these rawhide or natural total food just made to look like rawhide?
807309
I wouldn't say natural food but ok as a sometimes treat, My little one is missing 7 teeth and loves them
807310
Just made to look like rawhide...much softer than rawhide also. My dog loves them.
1356158
There are absolutely no dyes in this product! They are one of the few natural treats you can buy for your dog and as a big plus, they are Made in the USA. I bought these for my 9yr old chihuahua who recently survived a bout of pancreatitis, which ultimately resulted in her now having diabetes. Each stick is 24 calories, so she get's 1/3 stick in the evenings. There are very few treats available for a pancreatitis diabetic dog. These treats are both low glycemic AND low fat. I highly recommend them to replace rawhide treats. They don't last as long as a rawhide but are much, much safer for our canine pals. There are absolutely no dyes in this product! They are one of the few natural treats you can buy for your dog and as a big plus, they are Made in the USA. I bought these for my 9yr old chihuahua who recently survived a bout of pancreatitis, which ultimately resulted in her now having diabetes. Each stick is 24 calories, so she get's 1/3 stick in the evenings. There are very few treats available for a pancreatitis diabetic dog. These treats are both low glycemic AND low fat. I highly recommend them to replace rawhide treats. They don't last as long as a rawhide but are much, much safer for... » Read More There are absolutely no dyes in this product! They are one of the few natural treats you can buy for your dog and as a big plus, they are Made in the USA. I bought these for my 9yr old chihuahua who recently survived a bout of pancreatitis, which ultimately resulted in her now having diabetes. Each stick is 24 calories, so she get's 1/3 stick in the evenings. There are very few treats available for a pancreatitis diabetic dog. These treats are both low glycemic AND low fat. I highly recommend them to replace rawhide treats. They don't last as long as a rawhide but are much, much safer for our canine pals. « Show Less
194020
What I know for sure is that my dog appreciates this brand. To truly assess whether these chews are beef hide I would consult the source and ask them.
872985
I hope not. Wouldn't that make it not raw or natural?? Sorry that I cannot answer this better. Did you write the seller?
1537996
They have a terrible shelf life. Recommended to consume soon after opening to retain texture, and they are not kidding. Tried to open a few and slowly eat out of them over a few weeks for variety and they made a big lump in the can, like fused and smelling funny. So, bonus, they aren't lying about how natural this is!
724652
They are not soft but they are much easier to chew than rawhide. My dog can finish one in about 3 minutes.
2053731
I haven't actually taste them, so I can't attest to flavor, but dog #1 who takes them doesn't need them to be 'hidden', so I doubt they are bitter. Dog #2 has her's dressed with a dab of butter, and she doesn't object to eating them that way. Neither one spits them out (but I do put them in their food bowls with their breakfast rather than trying to feed them to them independently of a meal.)
150290
It doesn't say anything on the box what the animals are made of. I would think that if it didn't have chemicals many parents try to avoid they would clearly say so. There was also a very strong chemical smell when we opened the box, but I put them outside and then washed them and the smell went away. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful..
338504
Not in my opinion. My dog is a 10 year old 40 pound border collie and they are fine for him. He doesn't like solid rawhide, so he won't eat the ones labeled for his size. They really do help his breath - better and much less expensive than Greenies. I also give him the small (5" long, 1/4" diameter) regular granulated munchy sticks and his teeth are in great shape!
282843
Yes, they are. I don't know if all of them are, but the ones I've enjoyed are raw. Visit the Larabar Website and see the "Raw Diet" portion. http://www.larabar.com/about/special-diets
1799167
Yes, they are meant to be chewed. The last batch we bought did have a bit of a fishy taste to them, but it's not unbearable. We just ordered a new batch, so we'll see how they are.
1302945
I think they are raw (not very shiny) although they are quite attractive. My grandchildren wear them constantly.
60463
no, these are hog intestine. synthetic are for vegetarians. natural casing comes from animal.
1091418
I haven't seen any staining at all. And even better my male doesn't vomit after these like he does after chewing rawhide. They're much more expensive but the dogs love them so much better and they are better for them. I have Jack Russells, if you don't give them something to chew they will find trouble for you.
1098695
Rawhide chips from Argentina or Brazil, an area where use of hormones in raising cattle is absent or, at least, not used in such large amounts as cattle from the USA. Free of additives of any kind, according to the labeling. My dogs love them.
1518564
They are natural. That is they are raw and not roasted or salted. They are ready to eat from the bag. Raw almonds are a little softer than roasted, but just as flavorful in my opinion.
781588
It certainly seems to be leather to me. I am not an expert but it compares to other leather things I own - the inside & edges look natural (raw - dyed but not polished) and the outside has some subtle unevenness - all of which look like real hide to me.