Go Back   Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Pets.ca > Discussion Groups - mainly cats and dogs > General Forum for cats and dogs

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old June 13th, 2012, 09:44 AM
Inthedoghouse's Avatar
Inthedoghouse Inthedoghouse is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 112
Hartz Chew 'n Clean

Because I am scared to give my dog a real bone to chew on; to give her a piece of wood to chew on; to give her nylabone type chews; to give her rawhide; etc. etc. I find she is not getting to chew anything!
So yesterday I bought a Hartz Chew 'n Clean large size Bounce & Bite chew.
Although she at first took it in her mouth, she soon dropped it... I tried later to get her to play with it but no.
Little bit latter I happened to put my fingers in my mouth and got such a disgusting poisonous taste that I could not rinse out - and smelled the toy, and realized it was from the chew toy yellow rubber ends.
This morning I did a test: touched the toy and then my mouth and again, vile, putrid taste which could not be rinsed out.
I emailed Harts with my comments.
PLEASE, do not buy this toy and maybe smell and even, yes, rub and taste the toy BEFORE giving to your dog.
I am awaiting a reply form Harts and will share with you. I notice on Amazon.com some other pet owners had same comments.
Now I am wodnering if I have ingested poison! What could be so vile - a spray on the rubber or ???
(I know Walmart will refund but that's not the point.
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old June 13th, 2012, 09:45 AM
Inthedoghouse's Avatar
Inthedoghouse Inthedoghouse is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 112
pic

sorry i know pic is too large but have a lot of irons in the fire right now, J.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old June 13th, 2012, 11:23 AM
Barkingdog Barkingdog is offline
Senior Contributor
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 4,371
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inthedoghouse View Post
sorry i know pic is too large but have a lot of irons in the fire right now, J.


Unfortunately everything is made in China today and that includes dog toys.

You can find on lines dogs toys made in USA.


I do not buy my dog any rubber toys or rawhide toys.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old June 13th, 2012, 11:32 AM
Loki Love's Avatar
Loki Love Loki Love is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Regina, SK
Posts: 536
You should try deer antlers - those are a great chew for dogs
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old June 13th, 2012, 11:52 AM
Inthedoghouse's Avatar
Inthedoghouse Inthedoghouse is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 112
thanks

..... thanks for the tips

Honestly, I could NOT get that taste out of my mouth for about an hour this morning.... I pity the poor dogs that are forced to chew this item and how many others are like it: actually, I'm not in the habit of smelling and tasting Lucy's treats! I can still smell it, sitting her on my computer desk...
horrible! I might try the antlers - still worried about her chewing pieces... and swallowing.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old June 13th, 2012, 11:58 AM
Barkingdog Barkingdog is offline
Senior Contributor
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 4,371
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inthedoghouse View Post
..... thanks for the tips

Honestly, I could NOT get that taste out of my mouth for about an hour this morning.... I pity the poor dogs that are forced to chew this item and how many others are like it: actually, I'm not in the habit of smelling and tasting Lucy's treats! I can still smell it, sitting her on my computer desk...
horrible! I might try the antlers - still worried about her chewing pieces... and swallowing.
It's a good thing you did taste the toy , you may had kept your dog from getting sick. I had some friends that had a dog and they brought their dog cookies and the box said the cookies came in difference flavors. My friend tasted all the cookies and he said they all tasted the same!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old June 13th, 2012, 02:27 PM
Dog Dancer's Avatar
Dog Dancer Dog Dancer is offline
Senior Contributor
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 6,667
I think the deer antlers are pretty tough to be honest. Have you watched those guys during mating season smashing their antlers together?? My SIL has some for his dogs and they don't seem to splinter at all. I need to get one from him next time I'm over there. They're not cheap, but you could get one and then watch your pup when he's chewing for the first while to make sure he's not breaking it up. I know Halo is a very hard chewer and and actually cracked up a Bison knuckle I had bought her a few years ago. I had been assured it was great for heavy chewers.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old June 13th, 2012, 05:49 PM
FionaBeth's Avatar
FionaBeth FionaBeth is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 35
I agree that deer antlers are awesome for heavy chewers. Zeus has had his for a few months, and has barely made a dent in it (it grinds down over time- I have never seen a piece come off of it). I would say that they are definitely worth the money.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old June 14th, 2012, 10:39 PM
Inthedoghouse's Avatar
Inthedoghouse Inthedoghouse is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 112
...question

My husband wonders if a dog could break a tooth by chewing something very hard?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old June 14th, 2012, 11:49 PM
hazelrunpack's Avatar
hazelrunpack hazelrunpack is offline
The Pack's Head Servant
Chopper Challenge Champion, Mini KickUps Champion, Bugz Champion, Snakeman Steve Champion, Shape Game Champion, Mumu Champion, Mouse Race Champion
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Just east of the Hazelnut Patch, Wisconsin
Posts: 53,771
Yes. We've had dogs break teeth on stones... Not sure why the little nudniks were chewing on rocks, but so it goes... I've heard of dogs breaking teeth on very hard bones, as well.
__________________
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."

"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old June 16th, 2012, 03:31 PM
Etown_Chick Etown_Chick is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 597
Scruffy broke a tooth on a marrow bone.
Other than that, he's been chewing raw bones for years with no other issues. He also gets elk antlers. Dogs need to chew, it's what they do.
The elk antlers are great. Haven't seen deer here.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old June 20th, 2012, 09:41 AM
Inthedoghouse's Avatar
Inthedoghouse Inthedoghouse is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 112
another question

sorry to be a pest
so, when a dog breaks a tooth on chewing something
does it have to have tooth removed by vet or ???
I am sooo worried about my dog not chewing anything
vs breaking a tooth --- !!! J.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old June 20th, 2012, 02:03 PM
hazelrunpack's Avatar
hazelrunpack hazelrunpack is offline
The Pack's Head Servant
Chopper Challenge Champion, Mini KickUps Champion, Bugz Champion, Snakeman Steve Champion, Shape Game Champion, Mumu Champion, Mouse Race Champion
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Just east of the Hazelnut Patch, Wisconsin
Posts: 53,771
It depends on how bad the break is. Sometimes it just amounts to an enamel chip and the vet might just polish the break to smooth it out without having to do anything more. Sometimes, though, a large enough piece breaks off to expose the dentine inside or, worse yet, the root--and that requires some dental work. Our Grace broke a molar off a couple months ago and it was obviously sensitive (she wouldn't let me brush that side of her mouth, which is how I found the broken tooth). The vet had to remove that one.
__________________
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."

"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old June 20th, 2012, 06:38 PM
Barkingdog Barkingdog is offline
Senior Contributor
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 4,371
Quote:
Originally Posted by Etown_Chick View Post
Scruffy broke a tooth on a marrow bone.
Other than that, he's been chewing raw bones for years with no other issues. He also gets elk antlers. Dogs need to chew, it's what they do.
The elk antlers are great. Haven't seen deer here.
I brought my dog a small beef bone to chew on and he wanted nothing to do with it. Marty is a strange little dog!
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old June 20th, 2012, 08:01 PM
Etown_Chick Etown_Chick is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 597
BarkingDog really? Wouldn't touch teh beef bone? Scruffy would jump through plate glass for a bone! Although he does prefer deer, beef is a lot easier to find
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old June 21st, 2012, 08:50 AM
marko's Avatar
marko marko is offline
Administrator - Pet lover
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Montreal Quebec Canada
Posts: 12,651
I've often wondered about that. Kongs for example have a very rubbery taste because they are made of rubber. But dogs love to try and suck stuff (peanut butter, treats etc.) from the toy's center.

maybe it has to do with the reward? maybe they will suck on a rubbery kong if there's food in it? Just thinking aloud here.
__________________
Please tactfully EDUCATE or IGNORE posters you don't agree with.
Please PM me & Include URLs and post #'s for any issues and it's my pleasure to help.
I'm firm - but fair. Mind the Rules and enjoy your stay.
Newcomers FAQ - How do I post on this BB?
Pet facebook group
Check out the Pet podcast
Follow me on Twitter
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old June 21st, 2012, 09:30 AM
Longblades Longblades is offline
Senior Contributor
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,528
What about small chicken pieces with bones? Wings, thighs, small legs. Now, some don't like to give weight bearing bones such as a large cow femur because of the tooth breakage possibility. But some, including me, think small chicken is OK. Raw bones don't present the splinter possibility of cooked bones. I give them frozen so an added cool down on hot days like this. Depending on the dog the high fat content of the wings might be a consideration, not for me. I do have to supervise to be sure pieces don't go down whole.

My dog isn't keen on beef marrow bones either. Too lazy I guess, getting the marrow out is hard work.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old July 9th, 2012, 08:14 PM
dogs dogs is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 10
Dodgy

Thats terrible,
Some dodgy plastics have probably been used thanks for the heads up.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Forum Terms of Use

  • All Bulletin Board Posts are for personal/non-commercial use only.
  • Self-promotion and/or promotion in general is prohibited.
  • Debate is healthy but profane and deliberately rude posts will be deleted.
  • Posters not following the rules will be banned at the Admins' discretion.
  • Read the Full Forum Rules

Forum Details

  • Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
    Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
    vBulletin Optimisation by vB Optimise (Reduced on this page: MySQL 0%).
  • All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:49 PM.