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Smokehouse USA 12" Rib Bone Dog Treats

Smokehouse USA 12" Rib Bone Dog Treats

By Smokehouse USA 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
3.7 /10
Quality
3.0
Value
2.5
Design
4.0
Function
3.5
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • These treats are not safe for dogs and cause health issues for some pets.
  • They are brittle and can easily splinter, posing a serious risk to dogs.
  • Consider a different, more durable and safer treat for your pet.

Quick Verdict

The Smokehouse USA 12" Rib Bone Dog Treats have significant durability issues and have caused severe health issues in some dogs. They splinter easily and pose a serious risk to pets.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan Less than 1 hour

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

These treats splinter easily and can cause severe health issues, including stomach pain, vomiting, and bleeding.

Prevention: Do not purchase these treats for your dog.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Dog Enjoyment (2)

    Dogs seem to enjoy and engage with the treats initially.

Cons

  • Durability and Safety Risks (7) critical

    These treats splinter easily, posing a serious risk to dogs.

Quality Trend: Declining

This item has been consistently reported negatively over time

Older Reviews Said:

declined overim

Newer Reviews Say:

Negligible comparison due to small data

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners who want to entertain their dogs with a chew toy — Dogs enjoy these treats and stay busy with

Skip If

  • Pet owners with large and tough dogs — Risk of severe health issues due to splintering

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Less than 1 hour

Factors: size of the dog

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Keep watch on your dog when they have one of these

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.9
9 reviews
5★
33%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
11%
1★
56%
splinter (3) brittle (1) dangerous (1)

Common Questions

Are smoked treats safe for dogs with smaller throates?

No, these treats splinter and have caused severe Health issues in dogs.

Highlighted Reviews

— Kathleen

"Abraham really loves these and keeps him really busy."

— Maggie

"When Scout was chewing, the size decreased with every bite making it slippery and harder to handle. He kept going so I took it out of his mouth but when I went to throw away or wash it I noticed it had hemorrage and chunks stuck on it."

Bottom Line

Due to the high risk of splintering and the potential for severe health issues, these treats are not safe for dogs. It's best to choose a different, safer treat for your pet.

3.7 /10
Below Average