Dog Chews Trending Down
Bones & Chews Made in USA Steer Stick 12" Dog Chew Treat

Bones & Chews Made in USA Steer Stick 12" Dog Chew Treat

By Bones & Chews 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
3.8 /10
Quality
4.1
Value
3.0
Design
3.3
Function
3.8
Durability
3.5

In a Nutshell

  • Quality and size consistency are major issues.
  • Many customers report significant dissatisfaction with recent purchases.
  • Purchase decisions should consider recent negative trends.

Quick Verdict

These chews were initially favored but reviewers are increasingly unhappy with the reducing size and quality.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 20%
Would Buy Again 10%
Avg Lifespan about an hour

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Poor sizing and quality inconsistencies due to declining standards.

Prevention: Seeking alternatives or smaller purchases.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Dogs Enjoy (2)

    The chews were initially a favorite among many pets.

Cons

  • Size Consistency (8) major

    Many recent reviews mention significantly smaller sizes than advertised.

    Tip: Customers may need to buy bulkier batches to ensure sizing consistency will meet their standards.

  • Quality Decline (6) major

    Many reviewers note a significant decline in quality over time.

    Tip: The producer might want to reassess their quality checks to maintain previous standards.

Quality Trend: Declining

Currently, the quality is worsening leading to frustrations in consumers.

Older Reviews Said:

Positive

Newer Reviews Say:

Negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Small to medium-sized dogs — For getting more time with the chews.

Skip If

  • Expecting regular sizes of chews — There is a significant record of issues of size inconsistencies.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 10 minutes to 6 hours

Factors: size,toughness

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

1.4
10 reviews
5★
10%
4★
0%
3★
10%
2★
20%
1★
60%
Size inconsistency (6) Quality decline (12) False advertising (6) Not worth the money (4)

Common Questions

Can I depend on these sticks lasting as long as advertised?

Unlikely, many users report getting few or less than 10 minutes of usage time.

Highlighted Reviews

— ArPe

"Great alternative to bully sticks!"

— Karen

"For the price these are getting smaller"

Bottom Line

This product is not recommended unless improvements are made to address sizing and quality concerns.

3.8 /10
Below Average