Chews that I have bought lately all seem to be highly processed. Are these chews truely beef rawhide?
194017
I believe that's what it says on the package. And they do not look "processed" like some that I've seen in grocery stores. These don't last very long for big dogs but they're some of my dog's favorite and a good value.
194018
I am not sure, but like others have commented, they do not have the appearance of being processed. And my senior Beagle does not have any difficulty in digesting them, as I have encountered in some other brands (even some of the most popular!)
194019
I am fairly certain that most rawhide products are derived from a chemical process (re: traces are arsenic, etc.) We began giving our dogs these many years ago - we like the peanut butter ones the best. They seem tame in comparison to what the market has to offer. Some companies claim to have natural products. I have my doubts.
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.
1181006
I have no idea. You'd have to ask the supplier. I just bought them and know they are raw. Sorry.
1856154
I would say they're dehydrated. They don't need refrigeration and they're very crunchy. Based on all that's out there now I would say this is a great deal plus it's made and processed in the United States. My dog loved these and she was a German Shepherd who turned her nose up at just about everything. (I say "was" because I lost my Ashlee five days ago at age 15). She ate these even if I offered her others that were twice the price.
1184738
I think it is, but even regardless of that, I DO NOT recommend this product. One of my dogs eats everything and did not like these.
1989783
My dog is known to chew through rawhides faster than most, but these do last him a while. He spends 10-15 mins chewing the bigger ones. There are a variety of sizes in the bag sometimes there are mini ones that only take him 5 mins so I just give him two of those. I've been happy with these...good price for how many you get.
1989788
I wanted to answer this older question just because my answer differs from the others. We have a very small dog and he can chew it for a few hours but it still lasts until I throw the remainder away or it could sit there for a few days but I opt to give him a fresh one. They are just the right thickness and are a long lasting and fantastic treat for him! They are definitely a rawhide and the best I have ever found anywhere.
2227568
I find them to be very chewable. If you have trouble chewing things, just let them melt in your mouth. They remind me of a caramel. I actually like the chocolate ones, but my dtr loves the caramel. Its like having a little dessert. :)
1856153
they are dried - like jerky. They are great treats - I have one dog on a very restrictive diet (no grains, low fat...) due to health issues - these are one of the only treats he can have. Both my dogs love them.
2120096
The same problem existed with the last shipment I received. I haven't checked the expiration date but, that is the first thing to check to see if the batch is out of date. If not the case, then I assume these packages are being subjected to extreme heat which would definitely dry out the contents and in my opinion cause them to go from soft chews to hard chews which is what we received.
1719629
I think it would be difficult to distinguish as they are dried to a fuit leather consistancy, which is what helps to preserve them. All the ones I have purchased taste very good whether I eay them as is or rehydrate for a recipe. This batch has lasted me several months and I can taste no discernable difference.
177345
I am not sure they are totally grain free because I am out of them right now, but I believe they are. All I know is it is the only chew that all my dogs like and it cleans there teeth.
1895212
They should be fine. They are healthier for them then rawhide because they are tendons. Mostly protein.
116208
I can't seem to find one on the bag I have -- the package/bag is resealable, so I have ripped off the very top potion of the packaging to get it open. Unless it was on that part, the package doesn't show an expiration date.I have seen expiration dates on some rawhides in the past. I remember picking up holiday bones just after Christmas at a pet store for 75% off, the expiration dates on those were at least a year or so out there.
1590659
Mine were set to expire before 84 days which is how many chews are in the bag. They were also hard, not soft as described in the product description. Avoid.
807310
Just made to look like rawhide...much softer than rawhide also. My dog loves them.
1709818
Unfortunately, I have no idea if they are raw or somewhat processed. The packaging does not say. To be safe, I would use these within a few weeks of receiving them and/or refrigerate them.
2081647
Yes, they are chewable and my dogs love them! My dogs think these are treats - I highly recommend!