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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Chews Bones Dog Treats

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Chews Bones Dog Treats

By Blue Buffalo 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
3.4 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
3.5
Design
5.0
Function
6.0
Durability
1.0

In a Nutshell

  • Popular due to initial appeal and size
  • Significant durability and safety issues reported
  • Caustitively splintering into dangerous shards
  • Not recommended, seek safer alternatives

Quick Verdict

While many dogs enjoyed these treats, significant safety issues and design flaws make them a risky choice.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 40%
Would Buy Again 20%
Avg Lifespan about 12 to 23.h)

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Bones splintering into dangerous shards

Prevention: Monitoring during chewing

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Appealing Design (7)

    Bones have sizes of 3 inch and 6 inch

  • Long-lasting for Tough Chewers (2)

    Bones last a long time, keeping dogs engaged

Cons

  • Splintering and Safety Concerns (10) critical

    Bones splinter into dangerous shards, posing a risk to pets' pouch jaw

  • Deterioration with Vomiting (2) major

    Pets vomiting replenish little pieces

Quality Trend: Declining

Several recent reviews mention significant durability issues and safety concerns.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Pet owners β€” High-quality materials and cheses

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Pet owners concerned about safety β€” Dogs of risky bone products

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 30 minutes - 2 days

Factors: Type of dog, Duration of chew

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘ Monitor your dog during chewing
  • πŸ’‘ Keep away from small children

Floor Compatibility

βœ“ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
βœ“ Carpet
βœ“ Vinyl
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.3
10 reviews
5β˜…
60%
4β˜…
10%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
0%
1β˜…
30%
Great for Chewers (2) Long-Lasting Treat (1) Dangerous Splintering (15) Vomiting Episodes (3) Not Durable (13)

Common Questions

Are these bones safe for all dogs?

No, there are significant safety concerns, especially with smaller dogs, whereby risks of dogs consuming sharp bone pieces during exploartiive eating thereby putting health at risk.

How long do these bones last?

The durability varies widely, but many users report the bones lasting from 30 minutes to 2 days.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” PetMamma,Donna 2 found helpful

"My dogs love these bones! Also long lasting!! Well done! Love this product Γ©crasant. Starfish my 4 year old beagle lab, mix lives to chew. When I first gave her the bone she looked at it for a few minutes then ignored it for a couple of days. One evening I heard her gnawing on something an peaked a..."

β€” Ambos,Luis Chirino,Sher,Donna,Aaron

"My dogs continues to vomus after eating bones."

Bottom Line

Avoid these treats due to durability and safety issues. Consider alternative, safer options.

3.4 /10
β€” Below Average