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Venison Joe's Hickory Smoked Medium Beef Bone Dog Treat

Venison Joe's Hickory Smoked Medium Beef Bone Dog Treat

By Venison Joe's 14 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.2 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
5.0
Design
4.0
Function
4.5
Durability
3.0

In a Nutshell

  • Not suitable for large or powerful chewers
  • Quality control issues with splintering
  • Review was disappointing.
  • The large splinter was easily ingested and could cause health issues for dogs

Quick Verdict

Venison Joe's Hickory Smoked Medium Beef Bone Dog Treat reviewed overall poor quality, durability not-so good. Pet owners complained about palatability, prices à good

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 14
Would Recommend 71%
Would Buy Again 14%
Avg Lifespan < 5 mins

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Splintering poses chocking/health risks

Prevention: Avoid giving to large or powerful chewers

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good Flavor (4)

    Great for small or medium dogs

Cons

  • Splintering Issues (4) critical

    The treats splinter easily, posing a chocking hazard.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews indicate increased quality issues, particularly with splintering and lack of marrow.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Small or medium dog owners — Treats are generally well-received by smaller breeds.

Skip If

  • Large or powerful chewers — Treats splinter easily and can pose a hazard.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Less than 5 mins for some breeds

Factors: dog's chewing power, size of the dog

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.3
14 reviews
5★
28.5%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
7.1%
1★
64.3%
splintering (4) no marrow (2)

Common Questions

Are these treats safe for large dogs?

No, they are not safe for large or powerful chewers due to splintering issues.

Do these treats have marrow?

Mixed reviews, some dogs did not find any marrow.

Highlighted Reviews

— Michael 2 found helpful

"These Venison Joe’s Smoked Marrow Bones are great. We’ve bought Venison Joe’s products over the years and then they were bought out. We couldn’t find them anywhere. Then, when I saw them on Chewy, I wondered if they would be the same quality as we were used to. They are and our three Sette..."

— Mary

"My dog did not like them at all. There was no real bone marrow. It was just inserted grease."

Bottom Line

Unless you have a small dog with gentle chewing habits, consider alternative treats with a better safety profile. Give that the cost is high.

5.2 /10
Below Average