The first batch of sticks in Oct. 2013 were of a different consistancy, our puppy loved them and would chew for hours. She will not and cannot chew these. Did they change the process? She is mostly frustrated with the new ones. We received this batch...
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I haven't noticed any difference, but I have a large dog that is a heavy chewer and she makes short work of them--gone in 20 minutes. Don't know how old your puppy is--could she be teething and have sore gums?
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My doxie has good sound teeth and she takes several minutes to chew this thing up...it is a HARD stick, not brittle, its chewy but its hard. If your Dog has teeth issues I would not suggest this at all. I think you could search for "get naked low calorie soft chews" or something similar to that, to get a GOOD for your pet treat...as my girl LOVES these, she whines for them, so I feel its a great product, MADE IN THE USA too! Hope you can find something =)
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My lab won't eat the pills either. I make a big deal out of the chews like they are an after meal treat. I cut them into pieces (x8) and feed them to her which she loves. When I first got them for her I crumbled one onto her food (can + dry) like Parmesan cheese on spaghetti. Maybe you can buy some samples from your vet to see what your dog thinks before you buy a whole bag...my dog is 14 and still walks 1-2 miles with me at a slow pace.
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From what I've seen of the Greenies you don't want to give them to puppies. We were giving them to both our dogs and then read the fine print. We found we're not supposed to give them to dogs under 6 months of age... so we stopped giving them the greenies. Our little puppy LOVES the rawhide chews. Good for plaque control and for his teething because they get soft and can massage his gums.
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I have a toy poodle puppy and he has already taken a sizeable chunk out on one Kong...he only gets the new one with a treat and as soon as the treat is eaten the Kong it's put up...I'd be wary when making a purchase ...possible that the really big ones are stronger?
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They're hard chew sticks. Not as hard as a bully stick but definitely not soft. I would compare them to chewing a carrot.
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I have a 9 mo. old German shepherd, as a little pup, she was an avid chewer. There was no toy that was safe. The 5" sticks were perfect. It kept her occupied for hours. I would highly recommend for avid chewers plus they are safer than rawhide. With that in mind, someone should always be observing your pup while chewing.
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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.
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Since they changed the formula to soft chews which arrived hard and all stuck together 2 bags of them. I called the company and they said they will only replace them if I buy them from my vet. I only bought them here after the first couple times at the vet because it was about 20.00 cheaper on here but not worth it if my dog wont eat them.
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If your little shih tsu has any trouble chewing then I wouldn't get them as they are fairly hard. If not then they are fine. My older cockapoo who was twelve didn't chew them at all but my younger four year old cockapoo liked them and had no trouble.Hope this helps you to decide.
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My dog used to play for months with the solid Kong Extreme balls.... since they stopped selling the ones with out holes we've had to get the ones with holes in them.... she destroys them in less than two hours.
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i dont have a pit bull but i do have a very aggressive chewer named buddy...since i bought these must be 4 months now he has yet to go thru them, what i do find is the spot right above the squeaker is the weak spot tho..but he has not chewed thru them, i do play with him and supervise him when he does have them tho and make sure he is not alone with them...they are great and last a really long time, i used to use the dura play balls, but i can no longer find them, thats when i found these and i love them....good luck...
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Yes, it's changed from about a year ago but quantity and tablet size is still the same. As far as quality goes, my dog still loves them. No change there!
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My adult Bichon can chew one up in less than a half hour. I don't buy them anymore because I don't want her to eat them so fast. Our pet supply store sells bully sticks that last a lot longer but are more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for!
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Our first pup had no interest in using them. He was pretty stubborn. We got our second pup (female) in Jan & it was single digit to below 0 temps. We put the potty pads down & the tiny little girl used them! � Eventually big brother started hiking his leg where she had gone. So a 10 wk old pup taught an almost year old how it was done. We need bigger ones so when it's too cold in the mornings, maybe he'll hit a spot that will hold it all! The little gal pup is a year old now & 2/3 his size but still leaves a tiny spot right in the middle. Warning: Don't leave white towels on the floor. Lol Our first pup had no interest in using them. He was pretty stubborn. We got our second pup (female) in Jan & it was single digit to below 0 temps. We put the potty pads down & the tiny little girl used them! � Eventually big brother started hiking his leg where she had gone. So a 10 wk old pup taught an almost year old how it was done. We need bigger ones so when it's too cold in the mornings, maybe he'll hit a spot that will hold it all! The little gal pup is a year old now & 2/3 his size but still leaves a tiny spot right in the middle. Warning: Don't leave white towels on the... » Read More Our first pup had no interest in using them. He was pretty stubborn. We got our second pup (female) in Jan & it was single digit to below 0 temps. We put the potty pads down & the tiny little girl used them! � Eventually big brother started hiking his leg where she had gone. So a 10 wk old pup taught an almost year old how it was done. We need bigger ones so when it's too cold in the mornings, maybe he'll hit a spot that will hold it all! The little gal pup is a year old now & 2/3 his size but still leaves a tiny spot right in the middle. Warning: Don't leave white towels on the floor. Lol « Show Less
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We have LARGE Golden Retrievers, who really enjoying chewing these raw hide pieces. We found that even the small pieces take some time to consume. Of course, we have to watch, lest 1 finish ahead of another. Of more importance is the fact that most of these chews on NOT made in America and vets acknowledge that there have been serious illnesses as a result. Just a heads up. Dee
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My daughter chewed them fine but she is also 7 when I started her on them. That's such a big age difference I wouldn't know if 18 months is old enough. Maybe call them and ask for a free sample. Hugs and luck...