How hard/soft are these supposed to be? Most chews are soft -- like Starburst. But I had to hold these in my mouth to soften! Expires Aug 2015
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I have noticed this also. I now keep mine in an air tight container and it seems to help.
1482157
It seems that they vary in softness. The most recent package I received were much softer than previously received packages. The warmer they are the softer, as well.
2276531
i buy them for my pitbull and they will last him around 1 month ,he chews on them everyday. hope that helps
1099775
They are hard candies. You suck on them until they dissolve. They don't get soft or chewy.
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I had the same issue with my last order. When I ran out, there was not time to order from Amazon, as we were going away. I bought some from my vet. They were nice and soft, like they used to be. Perhaps Amazon should reconsider their supplier or keep fewer in stock, so they do not become hard and stale.
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these are a bit crunchy...would not recommend for a pup with few teeth..the Milos brand is pretty good and most of those treats are soft...hope this helps
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Well Rian, your question should be directed to the either the maker or the seller of the Yummy Chummies. I, too, have noticed my latest bag has much firmer treats, appearing to have dried in storage, and I am definitely not pleased. Even though they are harder, the dogs seem to like them all right and are able to chew them anyway.
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Yes, they are relatively soft. They're not like the rock hard mass produced ones we were buying before we found these. We have a very old Jack Russell and a middle aged Yorkie (who has had dental work for bad teeth) and they have no problem with them. The treats are in varying sizes, some quite large, but we cut them up into bite size pieces.
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I think, they are soft because they are fresh. I keep mine in the freezer, as I buy a 6 pack at one time. The last time, that I made soup, mine stuck to the paper, I just scrap it off. I did have them, where they were harder and could have been older. Either way, the taste can't be beat, they are the best, in my opinion.
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These are hard candies, which is what I prefer. I've never seen soft Starlight Peppermints, but that doesn't mean they don't exist.Hope this helps.
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They are hard on the outside but get soft enough to chew a little. These are the big jawbreaker size...not the little ones that come in a box.
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Well the bars just don't last long enough that I've ever paid attention but I THINK I saw a date today, by chance and that it was sometime in 2014. I KNOW I've had them sit around a looooooong time buried in my backpack & they've never tasted bad to me. Definitely some other snacks I get that I've learned not to buy too many at once, despite packaging, but these seem to weather my abuse and neglect well :-).
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The are really soft and chewy. My kids, 4 and 2, both love them. They're a great healthy snack for the entire family! Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
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The are very soft and our Golden absolutely loves them - both the chicken and the beef flavor. Be sure to keep the lid on tight as the will harden slightly with time. I would think, even with time, they would still be soft enough for aging teeth. Hope this helps!!!
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Yes they are soft. We have 2 dogs that much prefer the softer treats opposed to the milk bone type treats. We have been using them for at least 5 years. Hope that helped. Randy L.
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I never have had this problem in almost a year's ordering. I do get them from Bariatric Advantage and you should check the expiration date, but if they are hard, then I would write directly to them (or better yet, call) and nicely ask for a replacement bag as your bag is inedible. They are a big enough company I'm sure they would be happy to help you. Yes, they should be soft and chewy. I do keep mine in a plastic container after opening the bag to help preserve freshness for the month's supply (and I only order one month at a time). Good luck! I love mine!!
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They are relatively soft. Don't know the expiration date as I have used up my supply of them.
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My vet keeps them on the shelf unopened and I have always done the same. I have never looked for an expiration date, but unless your dog is very tiny he will eat one at least every other day. At that rate, they will disappear fairly quickly. For more precise information, you could call a local vet and ask them to look the chews up and relate the handling instructions to you.