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Project Hive Pet Company Chew Sticks Large Hard Chew Dog Treats, 7-oz bag

Project Hive Pet Company Chew Sticks Large Hard Chew Dog Treats, 7-oz bag

By Project Hive Pet Company 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2025 85% confidence
3.9 /10
Quality
4.8
Value
5.1
Design
5.0
Function
5.0
Durability
4.2

In a Nutshell

  • Provides good exercise for dogs
  • Highly crumbly, can cause mess
  • Some users report softness and durability issues
  • Puppies like those treats

Quick Verdict

The Project Hive Pet Company Chew Sticks are generally well-received by dogs, but some users report issues with crumbles and durability.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 67%
Avg Lifespan 5 minutes

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Treats are very soft, posing a choking hazard for some dogs.

Prevention: Monitor dogs while they chew and feed them in smaller, manageable pieces.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good chew workout (3)

    Gives dogs, especially strong chewers, a satisfying chewing experience.

  • Smells good/delicious (1)

    The treats have a pleasant peanut butter smell that dogs find appealing.

  • Easy to break (1)

    Easy to break trears in half for smaller dogs too, making it versatile.

Cons

  • Very Crumbly (3) major

    The treats are very crumbly, making a mess while dogs chew.

  • Very Soft (1) critical

    The treats are softer than expected, which can be a choking hazard for some dogs.

  • Small size (3) minor

    The treats are smaller than expected, which can be disappointing for users.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews indicate a decline in quality and durability.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Dog owners with moderate chewers β€” The treats provide a good chew workout without being too hard.
  • β€’ Owners of small dogs β€” The treats can be easily broken in half for smaller dogs.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owners of heavy chewers β€” The treats may not last long enough for dogs that chew vigorously.
  • β€’ Owners concerned about mess β€” The treats are very crumbly and can make a mess.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3-4 minutes for a 60lb senior dog

Factors: dog's chewing strength, location (indoors/outdoors)

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ“ Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
βœ“ Vinyl
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.9
9 reviews
5β˜…
22%
4β˜…
56%
3β˜…
11%
2β˜…
0%
1β˜…
11%
crumbly (4) messy (3)

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Athena and Max 3 found helpful

"These dental treats are delicious according to my dogs! They are semi picky eaters normally and they ate these so fast. They are soft so they don’t hurt their teeth at all. They smell like peanut butter and are about 6 inches long so they are a decent size. I love how they donate to the bees with ..."

β€” Lisa

"These have no hardness whatsoever. My dog choked down one and won’t eat any more. Will donate these."

Bottom Line

Suitable for moderate chewers despite durability concerns. Consider other options for heavy chewers or if mess is a concern.

3.9 /10
β€” Below Average