Dozer and Star have Galileo Bones, which are made by Nylabone but consist of a much more solid substance. From the bare basics and essentials like bowls and clippers to toys to keep them entertained, we’ve got everything you’ll need to keep your pooch healthy and happy.

The bone was appropriate for his size and moderate style of chewing however it came apart in large chunks which he quickly swallowed. I like nylabones because they aren’t rawhides [dangerous blockage issues] and because they aren’t hard enough to break teeth. Other than Nylabones, I give Milkbones and other teeth cleaning treats, usually an all natural variety by reputable companies.Let’s see; with the husky/collieX, I had to pull a large chunk of rawhide out of her throat when she swallowed it and it became lodged. After a while the older two Dogs got bored and Jet the youngest one settled down for a bit of a “chew fest”. I took my dog in for a routine check-up and mentioned that her breath had become atrocious in the past few weeks so they checked her mouth. Hunter needs to chew so I keep squeaker toys around [I really like the squeaker snakes and so does hunter we just replace them when they become tattered]. He’s had the same nylabone bone since the week we brought him home and it’s still going strong and I don’t worry about him with it.

The reason i don’t get real bones it that for some reason, the nylabone did not inspire fighting but the real stuff causes really bad fights over it! The only bone I do not support are rawhides, as they get gooey, chewy, and run the risk of getting hung up in the dogs intestine. I had been giving them to him for years because they seemed to be the only thing he couldn’t destroy in 5 minutes. As for teeth cleaning, my dogs get all the teeth cleaning benefits that come from eating a raw meaty bones diet.

I guess, as the OP said, that no dog toy / chew is indestructible and nothing is ever going to be 100% safe. Wood NOSH bones are made from a combination of nylon and wood to create a splinter-free alternative for dogs that love sticks. she loves to chew and we have found that deer antlers are one of the best things…they do not sliver nor chip and make great chewers…. Never leave your dog’s unattended with a toy as well in case the toy breaks or your fur kids get in a fight over it. They get a good few bones every week and there are always a few hanging around outside for them to chew on.

I’m not crazy about bleached rawhide, but I do give them occasionally as they are fully indigestible and do not smell. It was years before those things turned up, carefully salted away and I don’t think it was because they liked them. She didn’t have any of those until my daughter moved in a month ago with her 2 dogs and they have them. I have just lost a really important part of my life and was totally debating whether I was strong enough to put this post up but as said earlier if it saves another wee life. Pippa said: "I went in to get a couple of bits as usual [and] thought the bones would be a nice treat for him.A Home Bargains spokesman said: "We were very sorry to hear of this unfortunate event, and we are liaising closely with the manufacturer and the complainant. And if you find yourself travelling with your pet, our range of dog crates offers a secure and cosy space both at home and on the move. No more nylabones and I believe he has another tooth problem they missed the last time around, I am sure it will bring the total in the 2000’s. I asked the vet what she thought it was and she said it was the dog bone and that if I needed the x-rays in the future, then they would provide me with the evidence that I may need. The carotene in antlers is like finger nails… We figured out that she had such sensitive guts that after a while even the antlers were causing intense diarrhea.

The white ones don’t last 1/20th the time and recently I found a large (dime sized) chunk in my dog’s mouth.One of my dog club members had a strong chewer (Samoyed) that ingested a piece about the size of a dime. this has taken precious years off my best friends life…if you love your four legged friend or any dog …PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM NYLA_BONES>…. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. There are also “burgers”, “hot dogs”, “pizzas”, “doughnuts”, specialist peanut butter, fruity ice lollies and all kinds of other fun and delicious snacks, so you can treat your pup to their favourite foodstuffs, all of which are designed with them in mind.