Are these really hard to chew? Could someone with no teeth get through a bag? Thank-you
40739
You need teeth, they are hard. Just the right crunch. I love them with dip. I prefer this brand to any of the others.
40740
They are thicker than say.. tortilla chips and while they are delicious, might be a bit hard to chew for someone without teeth.
40741
They are very thick and crunchy so I think it would be difficult for someone without teeth.
40742
These are crispy chips. To chew these without teeth would require them to be softened. Perhaps dips in a liquid. They are quite tasty though!
859596
They are semi-hard, not too hard and not too soft like gummies. They have a delicious chew, give them a try you won't regret it.
136644
My son was eating them before he had teeth. They soften up quickly so it may get messy (and sticky). But without teeth you will have to keep a close eye because the pieces may break off too big for a little one that isn't use to eating something solid. But my son took to them quickly and enjoyed feeding himself.
1695672
These are more difficult to break than the chewable ones. I'm not sure you would be able to 1/4 them. Hope that helps.
1583521
If the teeth were pulled recently, I would say "no" for sure. If it has been awhile, these are pliable compared to others we have tried with our senior dogs so your dog might do fine. I would, as someone else suggested, buy one of the smaller packs to start with since some dogs are picky (mine) and won't chew just anything.
953713
Well, they are soft enough to chew BUT no designed as such - will blacken the entire inside of you mouth and between teeth etc. Can be broken into smaller size (carefully - the particles get everywhere). I'd strongly advise ONLY swallow whole with good amounts of water. They work.
1937761
Im unsure. I bought them for a baby shower but never got the chance to chew any. Im sorry
3159
No, they are "hard", but dissolve in your mouth... I'm an older fella and don't have any teeth at all. I just like them because I can suck on a few and they keep me from having "dry mouth". Alot of the medications I take make my mouth dry, and they prevent this... All I can say is that I like them.
392345
Yes. I have a 5.5 pound toy poodle and it takes her a while to chew one down. I bought the small ones, and I preferred cutting them in half because it still seemed like too much. It was NOT easy cutting them in half! I've since stopped feeding these to her because they come from China and I'm paranoid about any treats from China, even if they don't have chicken. But to answer your question, yes, I believe they're meant to be that hard. I think that's why they're supposed to be "dental chews". Things that are hard to chew are usually good for scraping tartar off their teeth.
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.
595605
They are similar to gummy candies. You would need teeth to chew them of course - but you could allow them to soften in your mouth first
1024128
They are not as hard as many dog treats are, but they do require the ability to be able to chew, unless you do what I do for one of my senior dogs. I let the treat stand in hot water for about 1 minute, and then he is able to readily eat the treat.
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 !
1618783
No, my two year old loves them. We've never had to crush them. We just hand one to her and she eats it. The consistency is similar to a chewable vitamin.
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.
466781
It's been a while since I used these, but I believe they are not chewy, yet not as hard as a dog biscuit - kind of like a chewable tablet. Sometimes I crushed & mixed it in some grain-free canned food & it wasn't difficult to crush with the bottom of a glass or similar item.
2236720
Never had chew them. I have no issue swallowing the pills. If you can handle the taste more power to you.