Purina Busy Dental Sm/Med Dog Treat, (6) 5 Oz., 2 Ct. Pouch

I honestly wouldn't call them bones, they are more just treats. I read where another reviewer said they had to use a sledge hammer to break it up and decided to write this review. This treat is NOT hard. It is definitely solid, but not too hard. I can cut it in half with a knife. I think the little Milk Bones are harder and just dry food in general are harder. My dog is almost 10 years old and had to have 2 teeth removed over a year ago. He really abandoned eating a lot of the harder treats (like Cheweez or Chewnola), but still loves these. If a sledge hammer was needed, something was wrong with the treat or it was not actually this treat (there are other types of Busy Bone products). I only gave it four stars because I honestly don't think it is the healthiest thing for dogs to have and does turn his poo a little bit lighter in color (but still solid and normal), so I think it may be a little fatty. But, after all, it's a treat!

Purina's Busy Bone line is very popular with my dogs. But what I love about the Busy Bone Dental version is that it is the only dental bone that seems to last long enough to actually work on my dogs teeth. I gave two bones a week to my older dogs and after a few months my vet was no longer bugging me to have my dogs teeth cleaned. (a process I avoid because it involves anesthesia).So now all my dogs get a bone a week to help keep their teeth clean and it seems to do the trick. PLUS they love gnawing on them. I used to buy them in the store, but they were always out of stock or didn't carry the dental version. Now I order on Amazon and it is easy to stay stocked.

My dog loves these, and I can no longer purchase them in stores near me. I'm really glad that Amazon carries this product, and that it's Prime eligible.However, it does seem to be overpackaged. The 8 pkg.s of 2 bones each are packed in a tight-fitting box, which is, in turn, packed into a much larger box padded with air pillows. It does seem wasteful to have so much packaging, even though I'm able to recycle .Also, I recently had a shipment arrive with only one 2-pack of the product inside the big box instead of a box of eight 2-packs. I called Sustomer Service, and the very helpful person immediately ordered another shipment for me at no cost. I just really don't understand how this error could have happened!

My dog gets bad breath (like they all do). I try to brush her teeth once a week, but it doesn't always happen. We give her one of these every week or every other week, and it helps keep her breath fresh. She loves them and takes them outside to enjoy.

I have a 70 lb. mixed breed dog who absolutely loves these. I like them because they keep her busy for a little while and they don't stain the carpet. I'm not so sure about whether they really clean dogs' teeth, though. I can't tell much difference in her teeth or breath.

I have 2 Beagles & 2 Black Labs. I cut them in half for the 2 small dogs. Well One of my Beagles got so sick she was throwing upvomiting all night long. & everything that goes along with that. I don't know what is in it but my other dogs turned their heads away & when they found that was all they were getting as a treat, then they took it. I will not ever order this product again. I am truly sorry.I threw them out. I don't know what is in them to have my dogs get sick but it is not a good treat for MY dogs.

The dog loves this bone. I cut it in half to give to my dog. I have noticed that there is variation in the consistency of this product. Sometimes it is hard and sometimes it is soft. However, the dog doesn't care.

My dog loves these things but they are only available at one location in my area, and they are often out of stock. They are a little more when ordered online, but worth it for the convenience.