About the Nylabone DuraChew

Powerful chompers have finally met their match with the Nylabone DuraChew Dental Chew Dinosaur Dog Toy. Designed to hold up to tough chewers, this chew toy gives bored dogs something to sink their teeth into, while the unique texture is great for dental health—offering two convenient uses in one adorable dino shape. The chicken flavor is enticing for dogs, and the rounded nubs help to clean their teeth and freshen their breath as they gnaw away!

• Long-lasting non-edible dog toy made for powerful chewers to prevent destructive chewing.
• Extreme chewing style keeps dogs busy, happy, and satisfied with its savory chicken flavor that lasts as long as the toy.
• Action cleaning nubs help clean teeth, reduce tartar, control plaque, and massage gums.
• Made with a tough, durable nylon and recommended by veterinarians.

Mushu’s Thoughts

I have to be honest. Mushu didn’t like the Nylabone DuraChew at all. When I first gave it to her she sniffed it then ignored it. The next time she licked it a bit then ignored it. From then on she would push it away or off the couch whenever we tried to give it to her. She wasn’t interested at all.

Mushu’s best friend Bear Trap comes over almost every day for a visit so we brought it out to see if she was interested. Again, both dogs sniffed it and then ignored it. When Levi threw the toy for Bear Trap to fetch, she ran after it, brought it back and started gnawing on it. I guess she just needed some inspiration. We let Bear Trap take the toy home since Mushu wasn’t interested in it, even when it was thrown.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts on the Nylabone DuraChew

I really wanted Mushu to like it. I worry about her teeth because, while she does eat dry dog food, she doesn’t gnaw on anything to help keep her teeth and gums clean and healthy. Our dog groomer does a good job of cleaning her teeth, but Mushu only goes 3-4 times a year.

If you are a small dog owner, how do you keep their little teeth healthy and strong? I’d really like to know, please leave me a comment with your tips.

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This month Mushu tried the Dogswell Vitality Artisan Meats Chicken Deli Slices Dog Treats. I chose these dog treats because they have no grain, corn, wheat, soy, gluten or animal by-products. They are also boosted with vitamins and flax seed to help maintain eye, skin and coat health. The treats are large rounds that look like a large slice of pepperoni.

I was afraid these treats would be too big for Mushu but she had no trouble tearing it apart into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Seldom does she take to a treat right away. She often smells and licks it and walks away. Later she will come back and give it a try. No with these dog treats! She sniffed, licked, and picked it up to take to her bed to eat it.

You can get the Dogswell Vitality Artisan Meats Chicken Deli Slices Dog Treats from Chewy.com for $4.99 for a 3 oz bag. That is a good price for a natural, Made-in-the-USA dog treat! Mushu likes them and we hope your dog will too.

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About Halo Liv-a-Littles

These treats are available in beef, chicken and salmon and they can be eaten by dogs and cats. I love that they are grain-free for Mushu’s sensitive stomach. They are protein packed treats that are 100% meat.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

I feel good giving these 100% meat treats to Mushu and she really likes them. They cost $8.18 for a 2.75oz jar so I only use these for special treats, not for training. I also like that they come in a nice re-sealable jar instead of the pouches most treats come in. I am grateful to be a Chewy.com blogger so that Mushu can try a variety of treats and products.

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