Barkworthies Short Rib in a Blanket Dog Chew
In a Nutshell
- Delicious bone with high value
- good value
- Usable
- Mentions of bones splintering
- users seem to believe that the bones may pose a health risk to the animal and therefore aren't safe for pet dogs to chew on
Quick Verdict
The Barkworthies Short Rib in a Blanket Dog Chew is a treated bone that many dogs find delicious, but it runs the significant risk of splintering, which can be dangerous. It’s generally well liked but has notable issues with durability.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Splintering of bone into sharp pieces
Prevention: Supervise the dog while chewing
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Dog Enjoyment (5)
Many dogs enjoy the taste and texture of the treat.
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Value (3)
Satisfied with the price-to-quality ratio.
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Good design (3)
Aesthetic appeal, appearance, color accuracy.
Cons
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Dog owners looking for a tasty treat for their pets — As dogs seem to like it a lot.
- • Owners of small to medium-sized dogs — While I didn't find it big enough for me its worth a try
- • Dog owners who want a long-lasting chew toy — With dogs that are gentle chewers.
✗ Skip If
- • Owners of large or aggressive chewers — it breaks into sharp pieces and dogs might swallow it.
- • Owners who want a durable chew toy — The product breaks in about 3 or so minutes.
Durability & Care
Factors: Frequency of chewing, Size of the dog, Supervision level
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 supervise while the dog is chewing
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
For which dog sizes is this treat suitable?
Small to medium-sized dogs as different dog breeds size independently.
How long does the treat last?
Less than a day, could be quicker for larger dogs and aggressive chewers.
Is this treat safe for dogs?
There is a risk of splintering, so supervision is recommended.
What scenarios will prevent accidents from the product?
Not suitable for particular use cases like dogs bigger than the product size
Highlighted Reviews
"My dog goes crazy for these chews! They are a little large for an 11 lb Chinese Crested dog for one sitting but I reduce her food on the days she gets these. She enjoys chewing on the rib bone inside for at least a couple of weeks after the blanket is gone. Expensive suckers but my dog loves them so..."
"The precaution label says to throw away immediately if it begins splintering. I have no idea how it wouldn't. My dog is 50 pounds, and within 2 minutes she had broken this thing into 50 little sharp pieces and began making coughing/choking noises. I had to clean up the giant mess and pray she didn..."
Bottom Line
Some of the consumers have experienced significant issues with these bones, including complaints about them breaking into sharp pieces very quickly. There has been speculation from some users that they may not be safe for dogs to chew on as they say the broken pieces could pose a risk to the animal’s health. Recommend buying but requires supervision from users.I`d recommend not buying this item.