Could he have really eaten a nylabone ??

[Karen P]

I have been sick home sick with an upper respitorary infection the last two days and have been sleeping quite a bit.  When I woke up from a nap on Thursday afternoon I noticed Chewie had what looked like a small piece of a bully stick.   It was fairly small so I went to take it away so that he would not choke and it was an end of a puppy nylabone (brown softer one).  I thought he broke the end off so I was going to throw it away.  I searched and searched and searched and can not find the other 2/3 of the bone.  If he ate it, he has not had any problems.  He has been eating, playing and pooping normally.  Should I assume that it is OK if he does not develop any problems ????

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Karen, there are an awful lot of different kinds of Nylabones, and many of them are edible. I don't think Chewie would have been able to completely devour one of the non-edible ones, but I don't know for sure. What you're describing sounds like the edible type if it was softer. I would watch for any digestive upsets, but otherwise I wouldn't worry.

[Holly St Pierre]

Gunner bit off a big piece of one of the ones you are talking about. I discontinued using them when he got bigger & was able to bite them off. I only buy the ones that are non edible. He loves those.

[Donna K & Quincy]

When Quincy ate part of a Nylabone one of the softer ones. He ate chunks off the end of it and not even a lot, he threw it up the next day. The pieces were small enough that he could have passed them, but I guess they didn't agree with his stomach. Watch his poop and you should see the pieces if he passes them. If he continues to eat and doesn't exibit any problelms I wouldn't worry.

[shelly]

I'm almost afraid to say it, but Tori does really well with the nylabones for powerful chewers. They last a long time too. As soon as they start fraying -like, I throw them out. She also likes when I stick them into her kong so she can kind of hold it with her paws.

[Lee Seidman]

Please Please please....do a search for Nylabones on Doodlekisses, then google and do more searches. In my opinion they are the worst, causing dental problems, stomach problems etc. in dogs. Try an antler if you want a chew toy for your precious companion. Please research, there is tons of information on the subject.
Rather then Rawhide try CET pet chews for dental care....made from vegetables they are healthy and are like rawhide to chew. Most important, they are digestable!

[shelly]

I will NEVER give raw hide to Tori... my golden used to EAT these and then throw them up in a large clump....and he wasn't half the chewer that Tori is. With her issues, I don't trust them... Lee- is the concern about the digestible nyla-bones? I don't get those. My vet actually suggested them due to the fact that Tori prefers the canned version of her food over the kibble. I've also heard that antlers splinter ????? Do they smell when they chew them and get them wet ??

[Lee Seidman]

Lexi has had antlers for several months now. She loves them, they do not split, are sterile, have no oder, do not get sticky, and last forever. I also buy CET chews from our vet. Never allow rawhide or Nylabones or anything that looks like a Nylabone in the house. I have heard way too many horror stories of pieces not being passed requireing surgery to clear a blockage. CET chews are digestable and she will take and chew them until they are gone.

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Benefit:
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Persistent Action – Chlorhexidine is released into the oral cavity during chewing and may be released for up to 24 hours, providing sustained antimicrobial "

[F, Calla & Luca]

My dogs do really well with antlers without problems so far. I've learned taht you never know what's next.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'll second the vomiting with rawhide. Definitely was a problem here.

[sandy b]

I totally agree - please don't give non-edible nylabones to your doggies. A few weeks ago a friend took her dog for her annual checkup and the vet found 2 cracked molars w/exposed roots. Since these teeth have 3 roots she would not pull them and rather my friend had to make an appt with a specialist vet dentist. I went with her since it was about an hours drive and we didn't know how long it would take or what to expect. This specialist said Nylabones keep them in business. He extracted the teeth and it cost my friend $1,700!!! They highly recommend the CET pet chews for dental care. So, BEWARE Nylabones!!!

[Lee Seidman]

My Daughter had the same result with Nylabones. (She has two dogs both affected with cracked teeth) It cost her in excess of $4500.00 with a specialist and the poor dog has lost several teeth. From what i have been told there are several lawsuits against Nylabone pending. My daughter had an attorney write to the company and they sent her a check for $1500.00+ to settle the situation.

[shelly]

WOW! Just one more thing you think you're doing GOOD for your pup and wind up possibly doing more harm! She does gnaw on them pretty hard...
I will look into this C.E.T... are they treats? or a chew object? I DON'T give Tori treats other that carrots and her food - frozen - I'm afraid since she had an issue of pork induced pancreatitis... Thanks for your help and advice!