tian447 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) Right, this is a bit of a daft one, but I'm looking for recommendations on treats and chews that are actually going to last my dog longer than a few seconds. I just timed him there, and his daily Dentastick was gone in 14 seconds. He's a big lad, and he just obliterates things faster than you could believe. He loves things like Pigs Ears, but again we have the same problem, where it's gone in less than a minute. Treats are so expensive for what they are but it feels like a particular rip off when the "long lasting" chews are done inside 60 seconds. Does anyone have any recommendations - ideally ones that don't involve rawhide? I'm looking more specifically for a sort of one off treat thing, rather than something like a Yak Milk bar - he does like these, but it's not something he will get excited about being given, rather having a nibble on it when he's bored. I'm ideally looking for a Dentastick style thing that is at least 50% concrete or at least with some sort of steel rebar in it. Pup is 45 kilos, to give you an idea of what we're dealing with! Edited May 14 by tian447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dawnrazor Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Have you tried antler chews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 9 minutes ago, tian447 said: Right, this is a bit of a daft one, but I'm looking for recommendations on treats and chews that are actually going to last my dog longer than a few seconds. I just timed him there, and his daily Dentastick was gone in 14 seconds. He's a big lad, and he just obliterates things faster than you could believe. He loves things like Pigs Ears, but again we have the same problem, where it's gone in less than a minute. Treats are so expensive for what they are but it feels like a particular rip off when the "long lasting" chews are done inside 60 seconds. Does anyone have any recommendations - ideally ones that don't involve rawhide? I'm looking more specifically for a sort of one off treat thing, rather than something like a Yak Milk bar - he does like these, but it's not something he will get excited about being given, rather having a nibble on it when he's bored. I'm ideally looking for a Dentastick style thing that is at least 50% concrete or at least with some sort of steel rebar in it. Pup is 45 kilos, to give you an idea of what we're dealing with! Hadn't realised rawhide was such a big no-no. Used to have Bernese and that was the only think that didn't get snaffled in seconds, they loved pigs ears but they were gone quicker than you could get them out the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Go into your local butcher and ask for a knuckle bone. Will keep them quiet for a while and good for their teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, Dawnrazor said: Have you tried antler chews? Antler chews are amazing, but again it's more of an evening nibble when he's bored, rather than an actual treat. He sees it as more of a toy. We bought an absolutely massive one that was about 40 quid, and it lasted him about 6 months before he'd really wrecked it. Money well spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightrope Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Get him a large nylabone, no calories and safe. Under no circumstances feed him any rawhide. Rawhide free chews are available in all supermarkets, large ones. Avoid anything by purina. No cooked bones either. If he is a big, a raw knuckle from the butchers will see him. Fine. For toys. Get him a scooby doo ball. Only toy my staffy can't destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, Japan Jambo said: Hadn't realised rawhide was such a big no-no. Used to have Bernese and that was the only think that didn't get snaffled in seconds, they loved pigs ears but they were gone quicker than you could get them out the box. I don't really have anything against rawhide in theory, it does what it is designed to do and is a good solution to the problem of things not lasting very long, but unfortunately he has a tenancy to eat things in big chunks, and rawhide can cause intestinal blockages. It's better for us not to bother! We've already had one emergency vet stomach pump (£350!!!) when he stole and ate a whole corn on the cob - which they can't digest and would have caused a blockage. Wee bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, tightrope said: Get him a large nylabone, no calories and safe. Under no circumstances feed him any rawhide. Rawhide free chews are available in all supermarkets, large ones. Avoid anything by purina. No cooked bones either. If he is a big, a raw knuckle from the butchers will see him. Fine. For toys. Get him a scooby doo ball. Only toy my staffy can't destroy. 3 minutes ago, Cairneyhill Jambo said: Go into your local butcher and ask for a knuckle bone. Will keep them quiet for a while and good for their teeth. Good shout on the bones, he loves them. You can actually get them pre-packaged in Tesco and other supermarkets now in the treat section. From the butcher is probably a better shout, sure they'll have better ones than the packed ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 11 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: That would last about 30 seconds. He sniffs out the squeaker in them, and then methodically nibbles a way into them. Little tiny front-teeth-only chewing through the stitching He's such an arsehole and I love him to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 https://www.naturaltreatswiltshire.co.uk/products/raw-beef-knuckle-bone-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 https://www.merseyraw.com/products/raw-goat-ribs-for-dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Saunders Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Hibs fans, little meat but loads of bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 50 minutes ago, tian447 said: Right, this is a bit of a daft one, but I'm looking for recommendations on treats and chews that are actually going to last my dog longer than a few seconds. I just timed him there, and his daily Dentastick was gone in 14 seconds. He's a big lad, and he just obliterates things faster than you could believe. He loves things like Pigs Ears, but again we have the same problem, where it's gone in less than a minute. Treats are so expensive for what they are but it feels like a particular rip off when the "long lasting" chews are done inside 60 seconds. Does anyone have any recommendations - ideally ones that don't involve rawhide? I'm looking more specifically for a sort of one off treat thing, rather than something like a Yak Milk bar - he does like these, but it's not something he will get excited about being given, rather having a nibble on it when he's bored. I'm ideally looking for a Dentastick style thing that is at least 50% concrete or at least with some sort of steel rebar in it. Pup is 45 kilos, to give you an idea of what we're dealing with! Good bone from butcher. Just don't go near him. Although it's fun teasing. Especially in. German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 7 minutes ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Hibs fans, little meat but loads of bones. Aye but, think of the viruses and bacteria they carry, not to mention the drug content, Doc, you never thought that one through, did you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Got the same things for humans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 55 minutes ago, tian447 said: Right, this is a bit of a daft one, but I'm looking for recommendations on treats and chews that are actually going to last my dog longer than a few seconds. I just timed him there, and his daily Dentastick was gone in 14 seconds. He's a big lad, and he just obliterates things faster than you could believe. He loves things like Pigs Ears, but again we have the same problem, where it's gone in less than a minute. Treats are so expensive for what they are but it feels like a particular rip off when the "long lasting" chews are done inside 60 seconds. Does anyone have any recommendations - ideally ones that don't involve rawhide? I'm looking more specifically for a sort of one off treat thing, rather than something like a Yak Milk bar - he does like these, but it's not something he will get excited about being given, rather having a nibble on it when he's bored. I'm ideally looking for a Dentastick style thing that is at least 50% concrete or at least with some sort of steel rebar in it. Pup is 45 kilos, to give you an idea of what we're dealing with! My wife gets the Yak chews and Raspberry flavour ones for our two, think you get them at Pets at Home and they will probably help you get the different ones. She also gets buffalo horns that stink but last ages. Edited May 14 by Pasquale for King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Saunders Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Aye but, think of the viruses and bacteria they carry, not to mention the drug content, Doc, you never thought that one through, did you?! No, hanging my head in shame now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Just now, Doctor FinnBarr said: No, hanging my head in shame now. FTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 18 minutes ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Hibs fans, little meat but loads of bones. I'd really rather not get my pup addicted to methadone, thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Saunders Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, tian447 said: I'd really rather not get my pup addicted to methadone, thank you very much As above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: My wife gets the Yak chews and Raspberry flavour ones for our two, think you get them at Pets at Home and they will probably help you get the different ones. She also gets buffalo horns that stink but last ages. They're cracking things, and he does like them, but he doesn't engage with them on the same level as a treat like a Dentastick. He gets things like the yak chews and they'll last him a while, but it's more of a toy to him. He'll leave it alone, and not really be excited by my offering it to him - same as the antlers. I was really just hoping for an out of the packet treat that would last him 10 minutes rather than 10 seconds. It's probably not possible Hard work having one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Costanza Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 My lab is the same and wolfs down everything including Dentalstix. The only thing really that keeps him engaged for a good while is meat Paste in a Kong. We did have antler chews and bones but wasn't great for his teeth and gums, similarly pigs ears as he got older so more softer treats these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 27 minutes ago, tian447 said: They're cracking things, and he does like them, but he doesn't engage with them on the same level as a treat like a Dentastick. He gets things like the yak chews and they'll last him a while, but it's more of a toy to him. He'll leave it alone, and not really be excited by my offering it to him - same as the antlers. I was really just hoping for an out of the packet treat that would last him 10 minutes rather than 10 seconds. It's probably not possible Hard work having one of these Have you seen the hedgehogs, they’re more like denta sticks https://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/dogs/dog_treats_chews/whimzees/1992273?variantId=1992273.0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9Xn6UJs5gXoimkobLmU0AkxnrzE&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeHruiL2JNKBtcSm3EfJz7EC_CewYzeKJXP_ccGyiyVq0j_3yOY88qBoCGkMQAvD_BwE&activeVariant=1992273.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 17 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Yeah they were good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Lickymats are good too, especially if you freeze them and give them it when the weather is warmer https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/lickimat-slomo?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeHbcCfZ_pZaIUY7ecoVQS_8sMUuiIkUMpzx4ycpvPgq4sxcH5a8nmxoC8VIQAvD_BwE#646=35126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Your dug weighs the same as a girl that works for me occasionally! I’ll concede she’s quite wee but that’s a lot of hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 51 minutes ago, Tazio said: Your dug weighs the same as a girl that works for me occasionally! I’ll concede she’s quite wee but that’s a lot of hound. He is some boy. I'm 6ft 4, and he is the same size as me when he stands up on his back legs. He'll put his front paws on my shoulders and lick my ears without any effort at all At full stretch, he makes me look small! Big friendly lump, he loves everyone. If you're not a fan of dogs, he would be one hell of an intimidating beast! Feeding him, however..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 1 hour ago, Costanza said: My lab is the same and wolfs down everything including Dentalstix. The only thing really that keeps him engaged for a good while is meat Paste in a Kong. We did have antler chews and bones but wasn't great for his teeth and gums, similarly pigs ears as he got older so more softer treats these days. Paste in a Kong is a great one, he loves cream cheese or peanut butter, especially if it's been chucked in the freezer in the morning. This would actually be the best solution if I remembered to do it every day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Our dog chewed on an old work boot for a week. Those boots were supposed to be indestructible, clearly not dog proof though. Complete destruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 8 hours ago, tian447 said: Paste in a Kong is a great one, he loves cream cheese or peanut butter, especially if it's been chucked in the freezer in the morning. This would actually be the best solution if I remembered to do it every day!! That's what we do with our dog, it's now a daily chore of filling a Kong with peanut butter and banana mashed together, then stuffed in a Kong and frozen for later in the day. She loves it, and it lasts her at least 10 minutes. She's "only" 20kg at the moment though, so might not last your dog as long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Camel skin, cow hoofs are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) My Labrador is the exact same, she eats those dentastix whole, not even joking, one swallow. We had to stop as she would continually choke on them. Another +1 for a Kong. Fill it with peanut butter, carrot, some dry dog food etc and freeze it. Will keep your dog amused for some time. Edited May 15 by hmfc_liam06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordiegords Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Camel skin especially the big ones, last my dog ages and then is well tired out after chewing for ages.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 15 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: @AlphonseCapone Have you been re-gifting? How rude 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 14 hours ago, I P Knightley said: they were truly awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 12 hours ago, tian447 said: He is some boy. I'm 6ft 4, and he is the same size as me when he stands up on his back legs. He'll put his front paws on my shoulders and lick my ears without any effort at all At full stretch, he makes me look small! Big friendly lump, he loves everyone. If you're not a fan of dogs, he would be one hell of an intimidating beast! Feeding him, however..... we're gonna need pictures... he sounds incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 5 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: they were truly awful. That may have been the reason that they took so long to chew. There's something a bit Malky Mackay about that advert, though! "Of its time" is probably the kindest way to describe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Dogs love peanut butter but check the ingredients first, though. Dont use peanut butter with xylitol in. it's a sugar substitute and not good for dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 51 minutes ago, Suspect Device said: Dogs love peanut butter but check the ingredients first, though. Dont use peanut butter with xylitol in. it's a sugar substitute and not good for dogs I get "Peamutt Butter" from Amazon or Pets at Home, no added sugar or salt, and no sugar substitute. At £2.50 a jar though, it costs more than most human peanut butters....probably because it has less added shite in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 4 hours ago, iantjambo said: @AlphonseCapone Have you been re-gifting? How rude 😉 😂😂 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 2 hours ago, PortyJambo said: I get "Peamutt Butter" from Amazon or Pets at Home, no added sugar or salt, and no sugar substitute. At £2.50 a jar though, it costs more than most human peanut butters....probably because it has less added shite in it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Go have a look at an independent pet shop. They may have a really good selection of natural chews. I know Dofo's in Edinburgh does. The other place to look - Dog shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 15/05/2024 at 01:04, tian447 said: Paste in a Kong is a great one, he loves cream cheese or peanut butter, especially if it's been chucked in the freezer in the morning. This would actually be the best solution if I remembered to do it every day!! On 15/05/2024 at 09:31, PortyJambo said: That's what we do with our dog, it's now a daily chore of filling a Kong with peanut butter and banana mashed together, then stuffed in a Kong and frozen for later in the day. She loves it, and it lasts her at least 10 minutes. She's "only" 20kg at the moment though, so might not last your dog as long! I'd never thought of cream cheese or banana as a treat and freezing is a good idea as well, so will give that a go, particularly as the banana we pack in my daughters lunch box remains resolutely uneaten most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Diplodocus thigh bone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) The suggestion of filling a kong and freezing it is genius. Thanks to those who have suggested it will save us a few bob currently spent chews... Edited May 17 by Konrad von Carstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 On 15/05/2024 at 13:58, Japan Jambo said: we're gonna need pictures... he sounds incredible Taken a while to get around to this: He's some boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 On 17/05/2024 at 08:19, Konrad von Carstein said: The suggestion of filling a kong and freezing it is genius. Thanks to those who have suggested it will save us a few bob currently spent chews... Cream cheese Kong went down an absolute treat today with the warm weather! Keeps him busy for about 10 minutes, which is far better than anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Got a ham knuckle bone from the butchers the other day. Gave it to him this afternoon. It was about the size of my forearm! It lasted 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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