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Healthy and long lasting dog chews - ideas?

Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:35 pm
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13396 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:35 pm
Our big dog goes through chews seemingly like they’re made of marshmallow. He isn’t interested in real bones, so I need something he will like the taste of, that is healthy (not rawhide), and will last.

Amy ideas?
Posted by Frogger55555
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2018
2 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:39 pm to
Try Yak Cheese.

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Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
37263 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:41 pm to
quote:

Try Yak Cheese


This.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13396 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:46 pm to


Just ordered
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30110 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 1:46 pm to
yak cheese
bully sticks
antlers (although those can crack i've heard)
Posted by caro81
Member since Jul 2017
4881 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 2:03 pm to
never heard of the yak cheese. for those who have them, do they list the Kcal value on the bag?
Posted by HillabeeBaw
Hillabee Reservoir
Member since May 2023
1482 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 2:04 pm to
Veterinary board
Posted by More beer please
Member since Feb 2010
45050 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 2:26 pm to
Hextra CET chews. They help with keeping the teeth clean and breath not getting out of control. They also are designed to break down easier so you avoid potential obstructions.

Dont give raw hides, bones, antlers, etc.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
13396 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 2:30 pm to
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Hextra CET chews


I'll try, but these seem like something my dog would destroy and swallow quickly. So thin? Maybe they'll surprise me.
Posted by The Ramp
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2004
12200 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 2:48 pm to
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Just ordered


me too

Posted by More beer please
Member since Feb 2010
45050 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 3:20 pm to
I have labs and it takes them 15-20 roughly. The chews can vary between thin and very thick so it just depends on which one you give them.
Posted by NBR_Exile
Houston via Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
953 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 4:12 pm to
Lacrosse balls. I have two Goldens ranging from 90-110 pounds. They last forever. In fact none of them have broken down after years of use. They love them. They bounce like crazy.
This post was edited on 11/6/23 at 4:13 pm
Posted by ticklechain
Forgotten coast
Member since Mar 2018
456 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 4:27 pm to
I use nyla bones. Catahoula and German shepherd love them.Last about a year
Posted by Mr Clean
New Iberia
Member since Aug 2006
49200 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 4:35 pm to
Mike like hooves. They stink though
Posted by Crimson1L
Fairhope
Member since Nov 2015
168 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 4:43 pm to
Deer antlers.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
25624 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 4:56 pm to
quote:

Mike like hooves. They stink though


My Ridgebacks love cow hooves, vets differ on their safety but my vet has always said they were fine and I have been giving them to my dogs for ~30 years with no problems. If a dog tends to bolt food when you move toward them they could be an issue when they grind them down to almost swallowing size. We usually toss them when they start getting small.

They are usually about $1.25 each which makes them one of the most economical hard chews. BTW Chewy has treats 40% off when you buy food right now. I have to admit we love Chewy the food is cheaper than in town plus a 5% discount with autoship and they have specials all the time. Last week they had 30 dollar online gift cards if you spent $100, you could do it up to three times. We did it twice and the first $30 was applied to the second purchase.
Posted by yankeeundercover
Buffalo, NY
Member since Jan 2010
36373 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 5:00 pm to
I’ve had incredible luck with Elk Horns. They’re expensive, but they last a long while
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
1447 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 5:11 pm to
Yak cheese. Red barn stuffed bones, last a long time. Can stuff it yourself once they clean it out. They do break down over time so I toss once the bone can fit into mouth. But it takes a long time. Marrow bones. Can restuff when marrow gone.

Stay away from those awful smoked bones.
Posted by Tr33fiddy
Member since Aug 2023
53 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 6:01 pm to
Bones. Yes actual bones. A cow femur lasts a good long while.
Posted by Dickaroos
Nunya
Member since Feb 2013
484 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 11:07 pm to
You’re dog is stupid if he isn’t interested in real bones. Try deer antlers
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