Dr. Foster - rawhide etc??

[Mary ann & Lincoln]

Has anyone ordered rawhide or knuckle bones from Dr. Foster? See ad below. they have some on sale at a good price and Lincoln loves rawhide. The ones I usually buy at our local pet boutique store are pricey. But I trust them to know their products are made in the USA.

Below is the ad for the rawhide. they say made in the USA wiht no formaldehide, but I know you cannot always trust them.
I think it is Pet factory american beefhide brand:

Beefhide dog chews made from corn-fed beef raised in the USA

* Thick hide means chewing satisfaction for dogs

* Time-tested, tasty reward with flavor and texture dogs love

Reward your dog's strong instinct to chew with real American beef rawhide. Made from corn-fed beef raised in the USA, American Beefhide Chews deliver quality you can count on. Your dog will stay blissfully occupied the moment he sinks his teeth into these premium beefhide chews.

American Beefhide Chews encourage beneficial chewing activity that helps remove plaque and tartar on dog teeth. Palatable, longer-lasting chews are also a great outlet for natural chewing behavior and can help prevent destructive chewing. Discover which American Beefhide Chew your dog loves the most by choosing from our complete line of 100% American beef rawhide products. Re-sealable package. Made in the USA. Shop all our Rawhide Chews and Bones for Dogs.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Maryann, rawhide of any kind, from anywhere, is not safe for dogs. It's indigestible, and there have been many cases of dogs dying from it. Here is some information: http://www.embracepetinsurance.com/pet-care/dangers-of-rawhide

There are lots of safer alternatives. Beef tendons, beef tracheas, bully sticks, antlers, knuckle bones and beef femur bones, Himalayan chews, and the non-edible types of Nylabones. I'm sure I'm forgetting some others. 

Regarding Foster and Smith, I order Jack's Tylan from them. I used to get his Frontline and Heartgard from them too, but then I had a bad experience with an order of Heartgard that included separate pieces from several different opened boxes, with expiration dates that had passed as well, so I stopped buying anything but the Tylan from them. The Tylan comes in a sealed jar from the manufacturer, lol. 

[Mary ann & Lincoln]

 I know rawhide isn't the best -but he does love to chew and they last longer than the bully sticks etc. He chews on it but doesn't really eat chunks so it lasts him a week or more until it is unraveled and we take it away.   He doesn't really like the antler for some reason or the nyla bones. I also give him whimzees chews, but they only last about 5 minutes and are expensive.  I will buy the knuckle bones and try a himalayn chew instead of the rawhide. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

He might enjoy chew toys like these.

[Samina, Snickers and Duke]

Snickers is a heavy chewer and blows through things like bully sticks & tracheas. Himalayan chews are pricy & he goes through them quickly too. I do admit to giving him rawhide, but I won't buy it anymore. Any other long-lasting ideas? I may just need to suck it up & get the bullies.

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

My guys chew through everything as well and I have found the most cost effective thing is a frozen kong, I usually put PB and plain yogurt mixed up and freeze it. They go through it pretty quick but it's much cheaper than buying bully sticks that they go through in the same amount of time- maybe they get a minute or two more from a bully stick or trachea.

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

I should add that this is probably very high in calories so this might not be a great option for everyone.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Bones would be your best bet. Shank bones, knuckle bones, femurs. You can find them sold commercially or buy them from the meat department of your grocery store. Lots of info here in TFG about marrow bones. Here's one example: http://www.chewy.com/dog/usa-bones-chews-beef-foreshank-bone/dp/114650

The Durachew line from Nylabone is another good option. Long lasting and safe:  http://www.chewy.com/dog/nylabone-durachew-bacon-flavor-bone/dp/39407

[Samina, Snickers and Duke]

Thanks. Will follow up.