All-Natural, Nylon-Free Dog Chew Toys - Soft Density - Ideal for Light to Moderate Chewers - Non-Toxic, Promotes Dental Health, Splinter-Resistant, Sustainably Made

I have two big dogs, a 6 year old GSD (Luna) and a 1 year old husky mix (Nyx). The vet told us to take away all the roasted beef knuckles we had let them chew on because it was damaging Luna’s teeth. We tried fresh raw bones but they were such a stressful messy disaster. They weren’t interested in the plastic bone “alternatives” and I didn’t blame them, who would want to chew on gross plastic?? So when I found these I was very excited to try because they seemed sturdy but were made of materials I recognized and understood as digestible. My dogs LOVE them. They strongly prefer the beef flavor but they just go nuts with these when new ones arrive. It satisfies the urge to chew (especially in Nyx; she was destroying books and furniture because she had nothing else satisfying to chew) and is a great anxiety relief and energy release. These are strong dogs with strong teeth so the chew definitely flakes off and starts to look scraggly pretty quickly but we’ve had no issues with splintering or big chunks breaks off or anything. They like the satisfaction of making “progress” on the bone and being able to really dig into it with force, and I’m satisfied because I know it’s not damaging their teeth or my possessions lol. Highly highly recommend! I’ll be a BB customer for life.

Our pittie mix is a rescue with missing and worn-down teeth, so he has trouble with some of the Nylabones and Benebones (the latter being my usual go-to). He’ll start to chew on them but gives up pretty quickly.BetterBone was a new brand to me, and the Classic Beef turned out to be a solid alternative. He chews on it much more happily, more often, and for a longer amount of time. He seems to enjoy the flavor as well as the textured ends, which look like they’ll be great for keeping plaque off the teeth he still has! The bone flakes do kind of get everywhere and they stick to soft surfaces, making clean-up a bit of a pain, but it’s still better than worrying about dangerous splintering. I’d discourage your dog from chewing it on the carpet, though.I like BetterBone’s detailed description of their product and their sustainability ethos—I’m sure it’s at least to some extent about marketing, but it worked on me! Minus one star in part for the price tag, which puts BetterBones outside the budget of a lot of folks who would love to give their dog a quality, sustainable chew. I do recognize that the price point may reflect the higher costs of exactly that quality and sustainability, but these kinds of products shouldn’t be the exclusive providence of owners with larger wallets. Plus, for the Classic type at least, the bone’s relative softness means that it’s not going to last as long as other chews, requiring more frequent purchases.I also wish the BetterBone came in a medium size. My pup is around 50 lbs, making the small size *too* small, according to the company. The large one is a bit big/heavy for him, however, and I feel like he would be able to hold on to it better with a size in between.Overall, though, I’m a satisfied BetterBone newbie and would recommend giving it a try, especially for your canine family members who may have difficulty with other types of chews.ETA: I’ve now seen a few pieces come off the bone that are larger than just “flakes.” They don’t seem sharp or anything, and the company’s FAQ (available on their website) states that it’s safe for the dog to ingest pieces of the bone “in small quantities.” My dog seemed uninterested in eating them anyway, but if your dog is a hoover, I’d keep an eye out for the pieces and pick them up diligently.

I was looking for a non-calorie alternative to bully sticks which my dog loves but are very calorie heavy. This product is harder than I expected and I was getting worried that she might crack a tooth. The product breaks off into tiny hard pieces that are very plastic-like and caused my dog a great deal of intestinal distress. Dogs don’t listen when you tell them “don’t eat that”. Her poo was full of hard flakes of this plastic-like product and she was going to the bathroom frequently after eating the little flakes. I sent it back as is. I would absolutely not recommend this product. To me, it’s dangerous.

Good Update: As our puppy ages and needs a more durable chew that isn’t rock hard as her adult teeth are almost fully in, I contacted the company for possibility of an intermediate chew. They will be rolling out in May with new sizes and more variety in terms of durability and hardness and will have an intermediate level available.As it’s cellulose (basically an insoluble fiber) and veggie oil, even though she has some flakes in her poop, she doesn’t have any digestive issues at all nor an upset stomach thankfully!….We have a close to 5 month old mini Austrialian Labradoodle. Due to her mix of several breeds, she will be a “mouthy” dog and is definitely teething.Our problem in finding a chew toy is this mix of durability and “give” for a dog her age, preventing damage to teeth without it having to be a treat and also not being concerned that she will chew off giant chunks or if they will make her sick from the small pieces.We currently have the small softer one, it has lasted way longer than the puppy and modest chewer nylabones that are more “rubbery” and appropriately for young teeth, yet seem to get destroyed quickly. Our puppy would go at them and I was constantly checking, removing pieces that were coming off in larger that rice size pieces. The shavings that she consumed would cause her to throw up.The puppy power chews were much too hard, and she avoids them (which is probably better for her dental health).This one has seemed to fit the bill (along with a Petstages chew maple wood stick, though she prefers this one and this one has zero nylon). The pieces that come off are definitely smaller than a grain of rice (you will have to dustbust the pieces), it’s soft enough for give and has last two weeks!!!! And, she does not get sick from it. I think she actually naturally digests less of it because it’s not sticky.It’s the perfect size for a puppy or smaller dog who is teething and needs something easier on the tummy and needs a truly modest chew that isn’t a food treat.