Can teeth break chewing these ?
937555
They aren't soft, definitely about as tough as a bully stick or a rawhide - so use your best judgement I guess. My little elderly schnauzer mix does fine with it, and our friend's pom eats it like a cracker.
937556
My dog, a puggle, has not had a problem with them, but they are hard. He seems to scrape bits off it, that's probably why they last awhile. Other reviewers may have more to say about any issues with teeth. When it gets small enough that I worry he might choke, I put it in the microwave on high for about 30s (I watch it) and it puffs up. It's very hot when it comes out, so it has to cool.
937557
I don't think so, it seems to be softer than bone and eventually disolves as he works on it. When it gets small, the instructions on the package says to pop it in the microwave. I tried nuking it as instructed and was amazed that it expanded and became crunchy like a chip! No waste and my dog loved it!
937558
My dogs have chewed on these without a problem. I just watch until it gets small and then pop the piece in the microwave and puff it up. (make sure to cool completely before giving back to them)
937559
I have a Cairn Terrier and she loves them. And so far no teeth have been lost.
68341
Do not know! These chews are wonderful! Not easy for a dog to gulp. They are very hard so that to me freezing would not be necessary, and might change the taste! My dogs, LOVE these better than any chews, and I feel that they keep their teeth free from dental problems.
192776
They're dangerous for chewers, probably ok for lickers only. If you put it in water or vinegar and it doesn't soften in a short time, that is what is moving through your dogs digestive system. I dropped one and it shattered into glass like shards
1510361
Technically, yes. They'll work just the same--I've never chewed one up but I have bitten them for a smaller dose with no ill effects. They are uncoated, though, and it won't taste good. DISCLAIMER: Not a medical professional, just another shopper going by personal experience.
1637118
absolutely!! Our dogs do the same thing and actually try to bite the sq-eek out!! We have had these balls now for at least a month and we still have all three and they have not chewed them up at all!! Fantastic ball fantastic price!!
641931
No, if they work initially they will break in a week or two tops. Just buy the oral B ones.
577655
They are very moist and should not crumble but they are very small treats to begin with so you shouldn't need to break them. I recommend them highly, my 11 month old Irish Setter will do anything you ask for them!
1064664
I don't know for sure, but these straws are stainless steel, so I would think that it would hurt someone's teeth to chew on them. I tried biting down on one, and I was unable to make a dent. Hope this info. helps.
314917
Not easily. These are the most durable balls I've had and our dog destroys everything quickly also. If he's left with them alone to chew them for hours he might chew through but we use them for retrieval and he gets lots of chewing then but he doesn't get them to chew alone.
2117885
Sorry, I don't know. I guess they're not supposed to break. (That's kinda silly, when they're made of plastic!)
522816
They are pretty strong straws, however they will crack if you bite on them.
2086565
They're more soft than they are hard, although by the time you get to the last few in the box, they seem slightly harder. As for using them with dentures as the other commenter mentioned, my husband has full dentures and he has never complained of having any trouble eating them. I have my natural teeth, with some dental reconstruction like a bridge and some crowns, and I use these chews also. They can be a little sticky but not overly so, and whatever is sticky melts away very quickly.
348973
They vary in size and thickness. Some are about an 1/8" thick and some are a bit more than 1/4". None have been thicker than that. If your dog is fairly small (we have miniature beagles) they will be able to chew these. They might not last too long with larger breeds but it helps with massaging their gums. I hope this answers your question.
1799167
Yes, they are meant to be chewed. The last batch we bought did have a bit of a fishy taste to them, but it's not unbearable. We just ordered a new batch, so we'll see how they are.
393994
yes they can. you can also dip them in your babys food and have them chew on it.
391074
I have never tried but I would say yes it can. The teeth themselves are very soft an flexible. So my opinion yes they could.
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.