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kalina82 · 08-02-2006, 03:07 AM

Does any one know of any bones or chewies that DON't make your yorkies beard smell after chewing on them? Morgan has a bully stick and a hoof and both make her little face stink after chewing on them, which makes me want to bathe her more often. I don't like the smell, its gross.

RLC12345678 · 08-02-2006, 03:45 AM

I have just some plain unflavored pressed rawride bones that I buy individually from the pet store. They come in different sizes, but I but the kind small enough for them to hold in their paws and chew on. Even though they are unflavored, my 2 LOVE them! The good thing about them is that they can chew them on our nice leather couch without making a mess, and they don't make their face smell bad. Also even though they are rawhide, they are VERY hard, so it is virtually impossible for them to bite off a big peice a choke. All 6 of the yorkies in my family have been chewing on these bones for years...none of them have ever broken off any peices...they really are just to chew on. We just throw them away when they get too small.

chachi · 08-02-2006, 04:19 AM

Mine chew on dingo bones and grounded rawhide sticks

Laur · 08-02-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I have just some plain unflavored pressed rawride bones that I buy individually from the pet store. They come in different sizes, but I but the kind small enough for them to hold in their paws and chew on. Even though they are unflavored, my 2 LOVE them! The good thing about them is that they can chew them on our nice leather couch without making a mess, and they don't make their face smell bad. Also even though they are rawhide, they are VERY hard, so it is virtually impossible for them to bite off a big peice a choke. All 6 of the yorkies in my family have been chewing on these bones for years...none of them have ever broken off any peices...they really are just to chew on. We just throw them away when they get too small.

My vet told me that rawhide is not good for Yorkies because they cannot digest it properly...has anyone else heard this?

Tiger's Mom · 08-02-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Laur

My vet told me that rawhide is not good for Yorkies because they cannot digest it properly...has anyone else heard this?

I totally agree.

Kona · 08-02-2006, 07:28 AM

Kona chews on Merrick's flossies and she does not smell afterwards.

RLC12345678 · 08-02-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Laur

My vet told me that rawhide is not good for Yorkies because they cannot digest it properly...has anyone else heard this?

My yorkies don't "eat" the rawhides, they just chew on them. They are too hard for them to eat. I would agree that they can't be digested properly, but I see no problems with them just chewing on them.

Tiger's Mom · 08-02-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

Does any one know of any bones or chewies that DON't make your yorkies beard smell after chewing on them? Morgan has a bully stick and a hoof and both make her little face stink after chewing on them, which makes me want to bathe her more often. I don't like the smell, its gross.

Both my furbabies don't eat bully sticks or hooves because they smell pretty nasty. . . and I do give them tons of kisses! I use smoked tendons/muscles (Merrick sells them too but bigger) instead and they sell it by the piece at this pet store I go to . . . . . NO smell at all and very healthy as well. If you can't find any, I can send some your way to try it out (as I just got a few last weekend

for Tiger to be busy with it instead of jumping around).

kalina82 · 08-02-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Both my furbabies don't eat bully sticks or hooves because they smell pretty nasty. . . and I do give them tons of kisses! I use smoked tendons/muscles (Merrick sells them too but bigger) instead and they sell it by the piece at this pet store I go to . . . . . NO smell at all and very healthy as well. If you can't find any, I can send some your way to try it out (as I just got a few last weekend

for Tiger to be busy with it instead of jumping around).

flavored and no smell?? awesome! can i buy these at petco or something?

Nikki+2 · 08-03-2006, 05:51 AM

Mine love the Petrodex Dental Chews. They have no scent at all and they really do neutralize any odor their breath might have.

Erin · 08-04-2006, 06:56 AM

I don't think Merrick's Bully Stix smell that bad. I pay extra to get that brand. They smell like beef jerky, and it fades soon after he's done chewing. I also brush his teeth often and that helps too. I think his kibble smells worse than the bully stick.

Tiger's Mom · 08-04-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

flavored and no smell?? awesome! can i buy these at petco or something?

NOPE . . .they're not

Oscar's Mummy · 08-04-2006, 07:22 AM

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I totally agree.

Yep.. not good for their tummies.. rawhide expands when wet...

Oscar's Mummy · 08-04-2006, 07:27 AM

Ruthie's breeder suggested marrow bones (the ones you buy at the grocery store for soup and stuff) - they eat all the crap out of them and then chew on the bone.. because the bone is raw, it won't splinter and be dangerous for them to chew on. They can't really eat it, they just chew it. Ruthie and Oscar LOVE their pigs tails they were recommended by Oscar's breeder. They are called Texas Toothpicks and they have absolutely NO smell - here's a link of what they look like:

http://www.renspets.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=CHW

Jenn218 · 08-08-2006, 10:53 PM

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I totally agree.

Ditto on the rawhides not being good! I have had a bad experience with them and my Mojo is not a gulper or anything. My vet said to stay away from them too, but everyone has their own personal opinion though.

08-02-2006, 03:07 AM	#1
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Smelly Face Does any one know of any bones or chewies that DON't make your yorkies beard smell after chewing on them? Morgan has a bully stick and a hoof and both make her little face stink after chewing on them, which makes me want to bathe her more often. I don't like the smell, its gross. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-02-2006, 03:45 AM	#2
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I have just some plain unflavored pressed rawride bones that I buy individually from the pet store. They come in different sizes, but I but the kind small enough for them to hold in their paws and chew on. Even though they are unflavored, my 2 LOVE them! The good thing about them is that they can chew them on our nice leather couch without making a mess, and they don't make their face smell bad. Also even though they are rawhide, they are VERY hard, so it is virtually impossible for them to bite off a big peice a choke. All 6 of the yorkies in my family have been chewing on these bones for years...none of them have ever broken off any peices...they really are just to chew on. We just throw them away when they get too small. Attached Thumbnails

08-02-2006, 04:19 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine chew on dingo bones and grounded rawhide sticks __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-03-2006, 05:51 AM	#10
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Mine love the Petrodex Dental Chews. They have no scent at all and they really do neutralize any odor their breath might have. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

08-04-2006, 06:56 AM	#11
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	I don't think Merrick's Bully Stix smell that bad. I pay extra to get that brand. They smell like beef jerky, and it fades soon after he's done chewing. I also brush his teeth often and that helps too. I think his kibble smells worse than the bully stick. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

08-02-2006, 07:28 AM	#6
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	Kona chews on Merrick's flossies and she does not smell afterwards.

08-04-2006, 07:27 AM	#14
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Ruthie's breeder suggested marrow bones (the ones you buy at the grocery store for soup and stuff) - they eat all the crap out of them and then chew on the bone.. because the bone is raw, it won't splinter and be dangerous for them to chew on. They can't really eat it, they just chew it. Ruthie and Oscar LOVE their pigs tails they were recommended by Oscar's breeder. They are called Texas Toothpicks and they have absolutely NO smell - here's a link of what they look like: http://www.renspets.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=CHW __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."