what kind of a flavor does it have? I have a Shih Tzu that I want to get this for and he is very picky about how things taste.
282048
As it so happens, I did taste it one time. It is sweet, but doesn't have a real flavor. One of my puppies just loves it, the other is so so about it.
282049
please use it anyway, it will save you tons of money and grief and pain down the road. your dog will get accustomed to it if you use it with a positive attitude. it kills germs that rot teeth, cause myriad health problems in little dogs. it's the best product on the market for caring owners of small dogs!
282050
Well, couldn't ask my 2 little 5# yorkies, but tried a little on my finger. Not bad...little sweet w/a slight after taste. Mydogs don't jump with joy to have it but don't really mind it. On my picky dog, sometimes I put it on my finger and rub it on her gums and teeth. They both have dental issues so I do everything I can for preventative measures. It works.
35165
It has a light fishy smell but not a bad one.... And with it being mixed in the dog food I didn't notice a smell on his breath
277613
I don't know why you had that problem. I had ordered the Chicken Natural and it did not work. I asked for an exchange for the Beef Flavor (which by the way my dog LOVES) and they exchanged it for me with a 50% restocking fee. I am very happy with the product.
1292012
I don't smell a foul odor. We all have odors that bother us so it is kind of hard for me to say whether it will effect you or not. My dog doesn't like some treats, however, she likes this one. It is supposed to have a chicken flavor so maybe your dog will like them. Only one per day. Not to be used as a treat unless your dog gets anxious. Hope this helps.
2091965
I can't answer as to taste, but they smell like a cross between chicken & beef liver. It's the scent that attracts dogs so much. Ours loves it!
468409
It should not taste bitter. It should have a very mild flavor. You may want to return the shipment.
1476688
I have honestly never tasted this food myself, however my dogs have been eating it for years and seem to like it fine. This IS great dog food though, and my dogs are incredibly healthy. If you want your dog to eat the food, I would "jazz it up" with some yogurt, coconut oil, or my pups personal favorite mushroom gravy. For the mushroom gravy, I mix MUSH (link below) with a little water and put it on their food; they go crazy for it. http://www.amazon.com/MUSH-Medicinal-Mushroom-Blend-gram/dp/B0048Z9DSS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1397065804&sr=8-7&keywords=mush
2187004
I usually mix it with thyme, that masks the flavor a bit. I use it medicinally so taste isn't an issue for me. I think making it a bit weaker and mixing it with another herbal tea might solve the problem. I, too, do not particularly like the flavor by itself.
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My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without complaint. My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without... » Read More My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without complaint. « Show Less
972146
Thank you for your question! The rubber is flavored with vanilla to cover the natural rubber smell that some dogs may not like. Because of the way this product is packaged for shipping, the scent can be stronger at first, but usually fades over time.
940055
That's funny because I have 2 Shih Tzus and one gulps it down in a flash while the other one savors it and takes a couple minutes. The first one is a piggy though.
1150068
I don't know what kind of puppy you may have. I have Shih Tzu's and yes, I did use it on Sweet Pea since she would have ear infections easily. I lost her in the food contamination situation about 4 years ago. Bai Jin the Shih Tzu I have now is fine so I don't use it. I would check with my vet first to make sure.
53018
Hmmm - I did not look at the ingredients, but only know that my dogs didn't like the flavor and I didn't keep the packages (gave them away). In terms of breath freshening, I have found that several of the products to add to their water have been very helpful (Pet Fresh brand especially), but they also caused significant stomach upset after a week or so (vomiting), so I stopped those, too. For dental freshness, we now take our smallest dog for non-anesthetic sonic teeth cleaning every 3 months or so. Expensive, but it really helps.
136635
It's all about the Dog's Taste. My dog happens to Love Peanut Butter. He's not crazy about Bacon or Liver or whichever other flavored treats out there... And sometimes it takes awhile for some pets to warm up to new things.... I also broke the treat up, if that helps you w/an idea to try.... Funny thing about my dog (who happens to be a medium size) When I give him a whole treat while we happen to be in the park, he bury's it . They don't bother my dogs digestion and I do trust "Newman's Own" It's Why I give Onyx the Newman Brand Pet Treats. And it all goes to charity as well.
885133
There is no flavor indicated, however my very finicky Shepard/lab mix LOVES them. We use 5 different chewable pet products from Vets Best, and both our dog and cats love them all.
419031
I'm not sure, I'll have to look at the ingredients on the bag when I get home. I think I'll donate the food to our local dog shelter. My dog just immediately turned his nose up at this flavor.
241435
I have never bothered transitioning any of my dogs. My puppy has had all of he ToW foods this year and has not had a problem. Some dogs are sensitive and need a slower introduction to a new food. I have had no issues just switching my guys over directly from one flavor to another.