[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by mimodok

Thanks for the tip about the Bully Sticks! I have seen those in stores and I thought they looked like a good chew toy, I just never tried them. So I was curious what a Bully Stick is exactly and looked it up--they're made from the penis of the bull. Yuck! But hey, it's my experience that when it comes to dog treats and chew toys...the "nastier" the better!

I have also been interested in the Himalayan Dog Chew. I have seen that in my stores as well. Since all it said about its make-up was "an ancient recipe of the people of the Himalayas," I was cautious to try it. Thank you for making it clear that it's just hardened cheese. I will probably try that one too!

Mishka is still so young, and I want to give her lots of different chew toy options and textures. I think it's good for her mental and physical development, and I get to learn what products she likes. I am careful about what I give her though. I stick to natural pet products as much as possible, and definitely products only made in the U.S., Canada or Europe. I'll never give her Greenies either!

Sounds like you're on the right track -- lots of different types of chews to keep their teeth clean and brain focused. Yeah, bully sticks still gross me out, but when I think of the stuff I've caught them eating in the yard or in the park, I realize our appetites are on a completely different scale. I always by Made in U.S. bully sticks, and I've heard that the ones that don't smell as bad are the best quality. Give Himalayan chews a try, though.

The bottom line, though, no matter what you choose, is to keep an eye on them. They can swallow anything that gets too small. Mine have choked multiple times on rawhide, so I stopped giving them those long ago.