Are the chews for large dogs thicker than the chews for small-medium dogs? The small-medium chews are too thin for my dogs to get any benefit.
1637584
Yes they are. I had ordered some medium ones the last time, and went back to the large size which is more appropriate for my Labradors.
1637585
They are all different. Some are thick, and some are thin, but they are bigger overall.
1637586
Yes - my aussie Boomer is a real chewer and the large ones seem to be the best for him - even though he technically fits the medium size category.
2216858
I wouldn't worry too much as they take a while to break down my pug had one for a good two wks and that's chewing daily. If you're worried about weight try antler chews they are rock hard and so good for them , but they'll take years to make a dent in !
490749
These run much much smaller than the corresponding size in Kongs. I would probably get one of each, which is what I do with my larger dogs and then fill them both and give them to the dogs based on how much I want them to eat at a given time. For a gentle chewer, they make a puppy version, which is a few more dollars in cost for the same size, but the rubber is a bit softer. Still durable but a bit more flexible. :)
335547
There is a wide variation in the size of the chews, particularly in the large size for dogs up to 50lbs. Some are the size of those in the package for small dogs, some the same as the mediums and some the size in the x-large. It's very misleading and you pay more for each larger size. But, my dalmation loves them and considers it dessert right after her dinner. I put up with the inconsistancy in the size of the chews because she loves them so much and they really help keep her teeth clean. (She's 12 years old and has never had her teeth cleaned and does not have bad breath.). I would like to see more uniform sized chews appropriate for each weight group instead of the wide variety you find now. There is a wide variation in the size of the chews, particularly in the large size for dogs up to 50lbs. Some are the size of those in the package for small dogs, some the same as the mediums and some the size in the x-large. It's very misleading and you pay more for each larger size. But, my dalmation loves them and considers it dessert right after her dinner. I put up with the inconsistancy in the size of the chews because she loves them so much and they really help keep her teeth clean. (She's 12 years old and has never had her teeth cleaned and does not have bad breath.). I would... » Read More There is a wide variation in the size of the chews, particularly in the large size for dogs up to 50lbs. Some are the size of those in the package for small dogs, some the same as the mediums and some the size in the x-large. It's very misleading and you pay more for each larger size. But, my dalmation loves them and considers it dessert right after her dinner. I put up with the inconsistancy in the size of the chews because she loves them so much and they really help keep her teeth clean. (She's 12 years old and has never had her teeth cleaned and does not have bad breath.). I would like to see more uniform sized chews appropriate for each weight group instead of the wide variety you find now. « Show Less
2037195
I think they have added chlorhexidine, which kills plaque bacteria, but I would stay away from the premium ones. They used to be larger and thicker. now they are smaller and thin to the point that my dog swallows them whole after a couple of chews. I returned my last order because I was afraid my dog would choke
335544
We give this size to our 60 lb. Golden and 40 lb. mix and have no problem. For these to work properly the dog has to chew to clean the teeth, not swallow it whole, but they are so hard I don't think any dog would try to swallow a whole piece.
1187305
Hi Caryl, this is Benebone the seller. We have a new smaller bone coming out in the coming months. For a heavy chewer, we recommend the larger size for safety. But we are excited about the smaller one. You can always order it and if it doesn't work out we will refund you. Best, Peter at Benebone
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!
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.
1158723
I bought two toys - one small and one for a large dog. My dog weighs about 60 pounds and I always got large dog cozies but now she is old so I am trying the small ones as her chewing is not as good. The large is about dinner plate size....the small is similar size to a beanie baby. These are very strong toys......
514347
Mine seem to be a variety of sizes and thicknesses - my dogs are all small, so they last quite awhile, and eventually they chew the fat ones as well as the thinner ones.
561708
I have a 65 pound mix and a 55 pound Pitty and neither of them had any issues eating them. I think if your dog is okay eating things like kibble she'll be okay eating these, as they are at least 3 inches in length. Plus the dogs adore them!!
2168139
I would get the larger version. 2 reasons - 1 - my basset puppy was chewing a Kong (the smaller one) and swallowed it whole. He needed surgery to remove it. 2 - puppies are usually aggressive chewers, so the larger one would give him/her a greater challenge.
988582
They have the petite size which would be a good size for a 10 lb baby, they are long and should keep her busy for a bit. Also I think they are a little easier to digest for lil stomachs. I would try that and then the mediums if she goes thru them to easily. Sometimes the larger chews can be too thick to cut. I hope this helps, I used to tech at a Veterinary office and we had samples so you could see what worked best for the critters, check with your Veterinarian and see if they have some samples. Amazon does have some of the best pricing on the CET chews.
1335263
Unfortunately no, the chews are not all extra large. I've even called Virbac's customer service about this several years ago. They said at that time that it was a temporary manufacturing issue that would be addressed & corrected. It never was. It's very disappointing to find such a mix of all sizes in the extra large bag, however, both my dogs love these chews & they are good for their teeth so I continue to purchase this product.
2222689
We have a Miniature Schnauzer. He did chew a little on one of the white bone shapes so I pick those up after he's done playing with the toy. He has never chewed on the rest of the toy. If you have a large dog who is a heavy chewer, I'd put it away when he's done playing with it.
964274
I think it depends on how strong of a chewer he is. My dog was #105 & we used the medium, because the larger ones the treats fell out of.