Is it normal

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

I can't keep buying her stuff to chew... not for now at least. and I just monitor with her chewing anyways. I never allow anything to get out of hand.

I've been buying her several different chews. I tried the CET ones and she wouldnt take them.

I gave her greenies, and she gt it for like 4-5mins broke it into pieces and swallowed them.

So not much of a tooth cleaning thing the greenies.


I think if the bone is boiled for sometime it might get somewhat softer?

Are you talking about boiling a raw/fresh bone here...is that what you mean...?

If yes -- unfortunately, you can't do that. Don't ever, ever feed a dog a cooked bone - they became fragile and will splinter into sharp pieces. Raw bones are safe bc they are still "pliable" in terms of bone.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Are you talking about boiling a raw/fresh bone here...is that what you mean...?

If yes -- unfortunately, you can't do that. Don't ever, ever feed a dog a cooked bone - they became fragile and will splinter into sharp pieces. Raw bones are safe bc they are still "pliable" in terms of bone.

Oh, I meant boiling this thing I bought.

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I fear those could break teeth.

We found that the yak milk bones kind of melt away as they are chewed - maybe like saliva and chewing action together makes them just soft enough. We never saw any signs of any part of the chew splintering and our pup never showed any signs of gum bleeding or teeth issues. They wore better than the Nylabone for puppies for aggressive chewers that we used for a previous dog. Those did seem to get sharp edges and we would have to throw them out. The other chew I would recommend is the Nylabone with bumps on it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZIDDQG...s_ad_dp_asin_1 Our dog does like the stimulation that it gives, but with no flavor they don't hold her interest as long. Good luck!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by BayleighL

We found that the yak milk bones kind of melt away as they are chewed - maybe like saliva and chewing action together makes them just soft enough. We never saw any signs of any part of the chew splintering and our pup never showed any signs of gum bleeding or teeth issues. They wore better than the Nylabone for puppies for aggressive chewers that we used for a previous dog. Those did seem to get sharp edges and we would have to throw them out. The other chew I would recommend is the Nylabone with bumps on it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZIDDQG...s_ad_dp_asin_1 Our dog does like the stimulation that it gives, but with no flavor they don't hold her interest as long. Good luck!

My puppies love nylabones. I have bought almost every variety. I also buy the edible ones they are made in the US. Anything that lasts a long time is going to have the potential to break teeth. I have been to a vet dentist and talked to her about chews so I just don't feel comfortable with Himalayan chews,bully sticks or antlers I just feel they are to hard.

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

My puppies love nylabones. I have bought almost every variety. I also buy the edible ones they are made in the US. Anything that lasts a long time is going to have the potential to break teeth. I have been to a vet dentist and talked to her about chews so I just don't feel comfortable with Himalayan chews,bully sticks or antlers I just feel they are to hard.

This is good information for us to have, too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.