Nylabone???

[Lynn WDW]

The puppy nylabones are very soft. Baxter chewed through those pretty fast. In ONE sitting. He gets the ones now that are off-white and clear. He has an off-white opaque one that he can't get any pieces off of but he very rarely chews on it. So far we haven't had any trouble with the others. He doesn't like any of the Kong products to just chew on. I will pack a Kong toy with kibble and then seal the end with a soft treat but that lasts less than a minute.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Pup-e-Love

So are you saying that Nylabones are okay as long as they are not the editable type? I got the Puppy Nylabone and it said that small pieces would come off, like the size of rice, and that would easily pass. Reesie was getting off bigger pieces than that, like the size of a pea. Would you consider this an editable bone?

Right, it's a little confusing isn't it? I'm saying that the non-edible ones are safe for small dogs because they are made from hard rubber and it's impossible to break off a small piece. Maybe they wouldn't be safe for a power chewer, or a bigger dog that could break off a piece. The edible ones, as you have learned, are really not completely digestible, so they are not safe for yorkies, in my opinion.

[ally173]

please dont give him nylabones, greenies or dentichews; they can cause blockage and digestive problems. instead give baby carots, slices of apples, bananas...

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by ally173

please dont give him nylabones, greenies or dentichews; they can cause blockage and digestive problems. instead give baby carots, slices of apples, bananas...

Dogs really have a chewing need, and carrots, apples and banana are great snacks, but don't satisfy the urge to chew, that's why so many of us use bully sticks.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by Pup-e-Love

So are you saying that Nylabones are okay as long as they are not the editable type? I got the Puppy Nylabone and it said that small pieces would come off, like the size of rice, and that would easily pass. Reesie was getting off bigger pieces than that, like the size of a pea. Would you consider this an editable bone?

I can only tell you from experience that Nylanones, the non-editable ones
that look like plastic are very dangerous for your dog if they like to chew.
Buddy was an aggresive chewer and would go through these bones in a couple of day's. I had the clear, chocolate and other colors. All for the
hard chewer. The fragments cut up his intestines and it cost me $2,200.00
for 3nights on IV from vomiting and bloody stools. He had a complete
lower GI series which showed grit fragments in his lower intestines.
The only cause had to be the nylabones. My vet said never to give
these types of things to small dogs. Rawhide neither.
They are very dangerous. If your dog chews them and has no problem
you lucky but you never know and it's just not worth the risk.
The label does state TINY FRAGMENTS COME OFF AND SHOULD PASS
THREW BUT THEY DON'T TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY DON'T.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I can only tell you from experience that Nylanones, the non-editable ones
that look like plastic are very dangerous for your dog if they like to chew.
Buddy was an aggresive chewer and would go through these bones in a couple of day's. I had the clear, chocolate and other colors. All for the
hard chewer. The fragments cut up his intestines and it cost me $2,200.00
for 3nights on IV from vomiting and bloody stools. He had a complete
lower GI series which showed grit fragments in his lower intestines.
The only cause had to be the nylabones. My vet said never to give
these types of things to small dogs. Rawhide neither.
They are very dangerous. If your dog chews them and has no problem
you lucky but you never know and it's just not worth the risk.
The label does state TINY FRAGMENTS COME OFF AND SHOULD PASS
THREW BUT THEY DON'T TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY DON'T.

I didn't realize you were talking about the non-edible ones; Joey hasn't even made a dent in these. In that case, I wouldn't recommend the edible or non-edible nylabones. Have you told the company about this?

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I didn't realize you were talking about the non-edible ones; Joey hasn't even made a dent in these. In that case, I wouldn't recommend the edible or non-edible nylabones. Have you told the company about this?

Nancy, Buddy was about 10mos old when this happened.
No, I did not write the co because of what their label stated.
I could not prove 100 percent it was the bones but it was.
He was such an aggressive chewer, still is but not as much.
Who looks at fine print. I assumed that if something is manufactured
for a dog to chew on it's safe. I no better now and buy nothing
except natural beef bones. It was scary. I didn't know a puppy
could vomit so much. His stool was like black tar and at 2oam
it was so scary. There is a ER around the corner from me and I
was hysterical. He was fine when we went to bed but woke me
up throwing up. He couldn't stop. I thought he was going to die.
They GI series showed grit in the intestine and until that passed
he stayed there. He came home on day 4. The vet just said
it could possibly be the nylabone. What can they say. He had
nothing else at all to chew on or eat except his usuall.
Remember these bones are plastic and the tiny slivers can be
like cut glass and that's what caused his bleeding.
Please find something else for you pup to chew on.
Bullysticks are safe and natural beef bones is all I can think of.

[ally173]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Dogs really have a chewing need, and carrots, apples and banana are great snacks, but don't satisfy the urge to chew, that's why so many of us use bully sticks.

I used to give mine treats to chew but she developed gastritis and was in the hospital twice from vomiting blood; so i am scared to give her anything due to her sensitive stomach; what do u recommend something safe to chew besides bully sticks; thanks

[ally173]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I can only tell you from experience that Nylanones, the non-editable ones
that look like plastic are very dangerous for your dog if they like to chew.
Buddy was an aggresive chewer and would go through these bones in a couple of day's. I had the clear, chocolate and other colors. All for the
hard chewer. The fragments cut up his intestines and it cost me $2,200.00
for 3nights on IV from vomiting and bloody stools. He had a complete
lower GI series which showed grit fragments in his lower intestines.
The only cause had to be the nylabones. My vet said never to give
these types of things to small dogs. Rawhide neither.
They are very dangerous. If your dog chews them and has no problem
you lucky but you never know and it's just not worth the risk.
The label does state TINY FRAGMENTS COME OFF AND SHOULD PASS
THREW BUT THEY DON'T TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY DON'T.

my dog had similar problem; and ended up in the hospital twice due to vomiting blood; she has gastritis adn cant give her anythign anymore; do u give ur dog anything to chew on?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Nancy, Buddy was about 10mos old when this happened.
No, I did not write the co because of what their label stated.
I could not prove 100 percent it was the bones but it was.
He was such an aggressive chewer, still is but not as much.
Who looks at fine print. I assumed that if something is manufactured
for a dog to chew on it's safe. I no better now and buy nothing
except natural beef bones. It was scary. I didn't know a puppy
could vomit so much. His stool was like black tar and at 2oam
it was so scary. There is a ER around the corner from me and I
was hysterical. He was fine when we went to bed but woke me
up throwing up. He couldn't stop. I thought he was going to die.
They GI series showed grit in the intestine and until that passed
he stayed there. He came home on day 4. The vet just said
it could possibly be the nylabone. What can they say. He had
nothing else at all to chew on or eat except his usuall.
Remember these bones are plastic and the tiny slivers can be
like cut glass and that's what caused his bleeding.
Please find something else for you pup to chew on.
Bullysticks are safe and natural beef bones is all I can think of.

Wow, that is so scary, I'm so glad you were able to get him help in time. I think I would tell the company anyway. Many companies no longer do any testing because people throw a fit about animal testing, and have no way of knowing if a product is unsafe until something like this happens. At least if you tell them, you've done your part, what they do with the information is up to them.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by ally173

I used to give mine treats to chew but she developed gastritis and was in the hospital twice from vomiting blood; so i am scared to give her anything due to her sensitive stomach; what do u recommend something safe to chew besides bully sticks; thanks

I don't recommend anything besides bully sticks, and natural, uncooked bones. I don't think they should give a dog gastritis. They have no fat and no artificial preservatives in them. Why type of treat caused the gastritis?

[ally173]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I don't recommend anything besides bully sticks, and natural, uncooked bones. I don't think they should give a dog gastritis. They have no fat and no artificial preservatives in them. Why type of treat caused the gastritis?

i was giving her greenies and dentichew; not sure exactly; also she was on halo food; now i give her only fruits and carotts and she eats the honest kitchen; she's fine now

[PANAMA69]

I have give my girls several nylabone but this one is the only one I have keep for them http://www.petco.com/product/109379/...Supplies_Chews
My girls get this products from this lady The Chewin' Dog - All Natural Dog Treats
pig ears is the only thing I don't give them from her, she also have trachea wish is Phoebe favor one and they only thing that keep her interested, but for some reason she doesn't have it here on the web, I got her stuff from a aspca event.
Note, I always supervise when they chew anything, and also I don't give them to them for to long either

[Britster]

Originally Posted by ally173

i was giving her greenies and dentichew; not sure exactly; also she was on halo food; now i give her only fruits and carotts and she eats the honest kitchen; she's fine now

She should be fine with bully sticks. Greenies are known to be bad.

[ally173]

Originally Posted by Britster

She should be fine with bully sticks. Greenies are known to be bad.

can you please tell me what bully stick are made off; the ingredients?
thanks