My dog loves these, but one of my dogs keeps getting pieces lodged between teeth on the roof of her mouth. Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
2023996
I guess you could cut them into thin strips like Toni suggested or cut it into pieces small enough so they won't get stuck in her mandibles? You may be better off with Greenies or a chew that isn't flat. I actually stopped giving them to my Staffie b/c I wasn't crazy about the lack of real veggies & that they're produced in Vietnam.
2023997
My dog eats the chew like a bone with both paws holding down the chew on one side while taking a bite from the other. I bet you break up the chew and give it to your dogs so they try to wolf it down to get another piece. Give them one chew each
2023998
My dog is a small/med. size and can't get a large enough piece chewed off to get it stuck. I wonder if you could manage to cut the big stick into long thin pieces if that would help at all.....
1059087
I have not had a problem with breaking them up..some are very large but I have not run across very many thick ones that need breaking...luck of the draw? I would use a tenderizing hammer to break them up. But all in all the dogs really love them. Good luck
1371758
I can't imagine what to do! My pug has loved it from the beginning. We had to replace it several times because it's torn up. She takes all her toys in there and hides things she's not supposed to have in there. Maybe just give him time and he'll get used to it...?
1308507
We have rabbits, and they can chew through anything that isn't metal. Buy rabbit wire and protect your wire bundle by keeping them away from it.
1223916
I would ask the vet. You have to make sure that they don't get any of this in their mouth. That might be hard with a 3 1/2 month old puppy! If they already have a skin condition, I would get them to the vet.
1059093
I had to "crack" them by hitting them on the counter. It reminded me of a very hard Toffee. I didn't give it to my smaller dogs for fear they would cut their gums or tongue trying to eat it. My Pitty girl had no problems and loved it!! I hope it helps.
1227897
They can be chewed in half eventually. It's not like one bite and pop. My dog generally creates a puncture then rips it open.
1048017
My puppy started ripping the seam...he loves the squekies so I have no problem with him tearing them out..but he does tear out stuffing..I removed stuffing and crinkle in toys...and he is just as happy with them..He loves Marvin..he shakes him..and then at night uses him as a pillow..just open the seam and take it out if it is a potential problem for you..JK
2037195
I think they have added chlorhexidine, which kills plaque bacteria, but I would stay away from the premium ones. They used to be larger and thicker. now they are smaller and thin to the point that my dog swallows them whole after a couple of chews. I returned my last order because I was afraid my dog would choke
750396
they are supposed to have something in them that heals and protects the dog's teeth & gums. My dog hadsome dental surgery and I thought these were a good preventive idea. BuT....she won't eat them. She backs away and ifI leave them in her dish she takes them out and buries them
815710
I do the same thing. My daughter loves this cups. She has 4 and every single one I cut a larger hole. It's a must!!! My friends son used these also but she never cut the spout. The doctor told her to stop using them because they were affecting the roof of his mouth! I'm guessing from sucking so hard.I've tried several times changing my daughter's cups but she wants these so I will continue cutting the spouts till she grows out of her obsession!
1991528
Yes, I have had 2 come off the same dog. I put them on tight but she plays ruff with the bigger dogs so I'm not sure if they loosen it up or not. The last one she only had on 5 days before it came off and was chewed in a hundred pieces. She is an inside dog When they come off she chews them up. BUT my two big outside dogs have them and have never had a problem with them. I highly recommend them and will try it again for my little girl.
314449
My doxie just had some teeth pulled, and the vet sent him home with one of these, but he has to wait a couple of weeks to let his mouth heal from the surgery first. This is what she recommended for him to chew going forward instead of the Nyla Bones which are too hard for him.
790070
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.
1061478
Mine sits sort of loosely, so when one went to chew it would come off I suspect. Many regions have dental assistance plans. Look around more widely you may find one? Good luck. This ain't the solution sadly.
1745010
my dog wont go on them.my dog also tears up the disposable ones,but keep trying.find where the dog likes to go and keep putting disposable on that spot.The EZwhelp is not for me.I am not putting them in the washer,thats it.
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I just used the glue that came with them, like superglue. Just a medium dot in each tip. I did not have a problem, she did chew at first but quite pretty quickly when squirted with the squirt bottle. :-)