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Benebone Rotisserie Chicken Flavor Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy

Benebone Rotisserie Chicken Flavor Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy

By Benebone 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
6.4 /10
Quality
7.0
Value
6.0
Design
7.5
Function
7.0
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • Durable but risk of synthetic material ingestion.
  • Sometimes too large for some dogs and loud when dropped.
  • Avoid for dogs that chew forcefully, health concerns.

Quick Verdict

The Benebone Rotisserie Chicken Flavor Wishbone Tough Dog Chew Toy is generally durable and well-received by some dogs, but there are significant health concerns and negative reviews. Several users reported their dogs getting sick after chewing on these toys, which the vet described as harmful. It may not be suitable for very aggressive chewers and it is generally harder to recommend owing to the negative reviews.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 60%
Would Buy Again 60%
Avg Lifespan 4 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Potential ingestion of toxic material

Prevention: Supervise dogs while using

high

Toy breaks into small pieces

Prevention: Replace toy when worn

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Durability (4)

    Holds up well against aggressive chewing.

  • Size and Shape (2)

    The wishbone shape is praised for being easy to grip and play with.

  • Taste and Flavor (2)

    The rotisserie chicken flavor is appealing to dogs.

  • Ease of Use (3)

    Easy to clean and maintain.

Cons

  • Health Issues (3) critical

    Reports of dogs getting sick after chewing on the toy.

  • Too Large for Small Dogs (2) major

    The size of the toy makes it difficult for small dogs to handle.

    Tip: Consider smaller sizes or different toys for small dogs

Quality Trend: Declining

Negative reviews increasing over time, Product was deemed unsafe by the users

Older Reviews Said:

fair

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Owners of large destructive dogs — Tough and durable for aggressive chewers, Dogs not bothered by artificial flavors would like these.

Skip If

  • Owners of small dogs — Toy may be too large and difficult for small dogs to handle
  • Owners concerned about health risks. — Several reviews mention dogs getting sick and product being deemed 'unsafe'.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 months to 6 months

Factors: Frequency of chewing, Dogs size

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Store chews in a container after use

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.8
10 reviews
5★
50%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
10%
1★
40%
durable (4) flavor (2) sick (3) ingestion (2) size (2)

Common Questions

Is the Benebone Wishbone Toy good for aggressive chewers?

Generally, but some dogs were sick after chewing on these

Is the toy safe for cats?

No, it seems to be entirely for dogs.

Highlighted Reviews

— shari

"Shaped so I can drop it in the crate no problem. Frani is enjoying her 2nd one. Throws it up in air then lays & chews it"

— Frederick

"I am mad at myself for not reading the bad reviews on these. They are horrible and should not even be on the market. I order many sizes for all of my dogs and everyone of them got sick from these. My biggest girl is feeling it still many days later. The vet said these are a horrible product and shou..."

Bottom Line

Be cautious with this product due to health concerns and durability issues.

6.4 /10
Average