When my dog was 2 he had emergency surgery for swallowing sharp bone pieces and them puncturing his stomach and intestines. He is nearly 11 now, but it has made me extremely vigilant about what he is allowed to have. He is a chewer, so not really into toys, which makes it even harder. I love these. They are highly digestible, don’t break into huge sharp chunks, and he LOVES chewing on them. He is a heavy chewer, and even these last him quite awhile- they are pretty durable. I still monitor him pretty closely, but I am more comfortable with him having these without me constantly watching him. They are on the pricey side, so I don’t buy them constantly, but i think they are mostly worth the money. Read more
I will continue to order these. They last longer then 3 days around here! It's so fun when they get so small you microwave them and they are big and crunchy treats! Doesn't give my food sensitive pup a tummy ache. Read more
Long lasting and great for dogs who are strong chewers Read more
*** Update 1/10/23 So far even with issue from first post, these seem the best and safest option for my super chewer. Since original post, tried out some bully sticks and found them more expensive and she got through one in minutes, not days. As far as these go compared to bully sticks they last way longer and don’t smell bad ( bully sticks do). After she went through the first four yak chews chews in original bag, I’ve ordered more. Changed to four stars from 3 because they are safe, she gets to eat all of chew so no waste, and they engage the heck out of her. These are a good product. Still wish the price was lower but this brand seems to be a good buy compared to most, especially as these are really solid and last a while. **** Original review: So went out on a limb and spent what I feel is a LOT of money for dog chews - $6 bucks each - But we recently adopted a GSD 7 month old puppy who is a serious superchewer - has destroyed all toys but her kong, and puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. When the package of chews first came, I got a little ticked off looking into the bag (see pics) because it made it look like they weren't the same size - but after investigating, they are all approximately the same weight, just not the same length/shape. Only one of the chews in the bag looks like the ones on the advertising pics. Not consistent, and since this is a formed and cut item, I was expecting each one to be pretty uniform. From the pictures I've included, you can see the short one especially is very square, which brought on another issue - pup was very interested in the chew, but when she tried to chew it, lost interest very quickly as the corners and sides were sharp and seemed to hurt her mouth. Tried it out with her sage older buddy (4yr. old GSD) and got the same reaction. Interest turned to 'no thanks'. So I took the short chew out to the garage, used a very sharp, large chisel and shaved down the corners and edges so they weren't sharp anymore. Not only did Cali decide the shavings were tasty, she then really gave the chew a go. I'm a bit skeptical, as this chew is very hard, seems harder or at least analagous to a Benebone which we had for her, which we didn't buy a third after reading their site recommendations for chew levels at which to discard (basically you pay about $12 for about two day's worth of chew if you discard at the point their website says is safe), and realizing she was just ingesting thousands of little sharp nylon shavings with them. So we bought these hoping they'd last, and be a lot safer. I'm holding my judgement on the chew until she's had more time with it, as I'm not sure I like how it sounds on her teeth (may be too hard?) and the way it is breaking down so far ... smallish chunks/shards like if you bite on a hard candy were coming off... was hoping more like meal, crumbles, not sharp bits. We will see. ** Update 12/20/22 She loves these things, and they do soften up after she has a go at them for a bit and do become soft crumbles. They are lasting about 3 days each, that is about 2-3 hard core chew sessions per day. Once shaved the sharp edges down she goes to town on it. I put one end in her kong to keep the end bit from becoming a choking hazard. Have had to get that bit out with tools (screwdriver on small end, pliers on big) but it keeps her safe. Followed the directions of soaking the end bit in water, then microwaving - makes a weird hard kind of puff - more like a large very rigid pork rind - and she loves those too, but warning - they make a god-awful mess. So far, these are the best edible chews I have tried that are digestible and safe. I feel like that makes this type of treat worth it - and is probably saving our furniture, which would cost more than these admittedly. Read more
With all the questionable chemicals and processes that go into dog consumable products (and no apparent regulation or legal oversight), how can you argue with a 3 ingredient dog chew? (Be aware that they can vary slightly in color.) I was worried my puppy might not be interested in these hard, pretty boring looking sticks, but something about the yak milk, lime and salt does appeal to her, and we are always astounded when we find her busily chomping away, after our initial panic of "where's the dog?? - she must be off destroying something!" Each time I buy them, I get a larger bag, it's a very good value for the free time and peace of mind it provides. These things last a good long time, but when she sets her sights on it she can destroy one in about a day or two. As recommended, I take them away from her when they get to be about a 2" nub, because they can start splintering. Although the instructions say you can soak them in water overnight and then nuke them to turn into edible "puffs", I didn't find this to be the case. So far I've tried soaking for about 24 hours, but they really don't soften up. I have a little Tupperware bowl that's quickly filling up with these, so I'll probably try again because I hate to throw out something potentially usable. If I have any success, I'll update here. One other word of caution, try not to let your dog leave these on hard floor surfaces - if you happen not to see one lying there and accidentally step on it, it's worse than being a horse on ice skates! En garde! Read more
As a mom to a high-energy dog, I’ve tried every chew on the market, and these Yak Cheese sticks are a total game changer. Most "long-lasting" treats are gone in ten minutes, but these actually keep my pup busy for a good hour or more. What I love most is that they don’t have that nasty, artificial smell that lingers on the carpet, and they don't stain. They are quite hard, so they’re great for aggressive chewers, and I love that the ingredients are simple and natural. A huge plus: when it gets down to a small nub, you can pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to puff it up so it's not a choking hazard. Definitely a household staple now. Read more
I’ve been buying these for over a year now for my French bulldogs. I can’t initially remember why I chose this particular brand out of all the brands offered, but economically and quality have me as a customer for the foreseeable future. My dogs love the smoked yak cheese and due to their breed’s disposition to allergies I love the limited ingredients. The shape and size are perfect for my chewers to be able to hold with their paws and naw. I don’t have to worry about them shoving them in the backs of their throats choking and vomiting like with bully sticks. They also hold up well to intense chewers and do not easily disintegrate like chews made from starches. 10/10 highly recommend! Read more
