The Smokehouse Lamb Femur Bone Dog Chew is of poor quality, often smaller than expected, and can splinter, posing a choking hazard for dogs, particularly larger ones.
Choking hazard due to splintering
Prevention: Supervise closely and consider using for smaller dogs
Some dogs love the taste and enjoy chewing on them
Posed a significant choking hazard to dogs due to small and splintering pieces
Bones are too small for larger dogs.
Tip: Use for smaller dogs
The product is not the full femur as shown in the photos
Reviewers reported the bones were smaller and less durable, with growing concerns over splintering.
Mixed
Negative
Factors: dog's chewing strength, dog's size, greater splintering
"My 6 mo hound mix LOVES bully sticks but is on a food trial due to skin allergies (most likely due to poultry). I chose lamb to be her one meat protein for the next 3 months. Since we have to cut out everything else before adding back in, it has been a struggle finding something satisfying for her t..."
"All of the 5 “Bones” in the package that I got were all joints with MANY small bones connected by cartilage. The stock photo appears to show whole femurs in the bag. Not the case. One I gave to my Bernie Doodle that looked like a solid bone wrapped in tissue was in fact a joint. The thing split ..."
Avoid this product due to the high risk of choking and poor quality. Consider alternatives.
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