The Barkworthies Goat Horn Medium Dog Chew is a mixed bag. While some dogs enjoy the chew, durability and smell issues are significant concerns. Many users report the product chipping and breaking apart, posing a choking hazard.
Choking hazard from broken pieces
Prevention: Supervise use, consider product from alternative.
Unpleasant smell
Prevention: Use only outdoors
Some dogs find the taste of the goat horn appealing.
The chew can keep dogs occupied for extended periods.
The goat horn chips and breaks apart easily, posing a choking hazard.
The strong, unpleasant odor makes indoor use difficult.
Older reviews mentioned better quality, newer reviews report durability issues.
moderate
negative
Factors: dog's chewing strength
The durability is poor; it can splinter and break easily, posing a choking hazard for dogs. Some users report it lasting only a day, while others found it lasted longer but still brittle with a foul odor.
Yes, many users report a strong, unpleasant odor that makes indoor use difficult.
It is not recommended for small dogs due to the risk of choking from broken pieces.
"My dog loves this nasty thing!! She carries it from room to room. Good for when I crate her too!!"
"Heard our dog 'coughing' and realized this had splintered horribly and he was trying to choke down the pieces."
While some dogs like the taste, the durability issues and unpleasant odor make this a risky choice. Consider other options for a chew toy that will last longer and pose fewer risks.
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