The three I shared – I can’t recall their name – one has a green, rubber center; one has an orange rubber center, and one is a twisty bone that is crazy hard so I really watch our dogs; I’m actually thinking about taking those away, but I need to check them again first. Being that the nylabone was edible, there's a chance the pieces that don't come out may dissolve without causing problems, but I have seen large chunks swallowed whole get stuck in the intestines. I am a blogger, and all information shared is based on my personal experience with my dogs and research about raw feeding, canine health, and nutrition that I do for my dogs.  Please do not use content from this blog in place of veterinarian care.  I do not offer coaching or consultations; the most I can do is share my personal experience. Routine testing by TFH Publications, Inc. / Nylabone Products detected Salmonella in one lot of products, leading to the recall. So what kind of bones are safe for our puppies and dogs?? Everyone is fine and I’m so relieved. Employee’s warn you, because they’re most likely not the ones ordering these products. So, $600 later my dog is back to normal and he is not getting another Nylabone. $10.96. I do not give her the softer Nylabone products because she would chews them up too quickly. Our dogs no longer enjoy Nylabones because I later learned about how they are made.  I don't believe that any of their toys are safe for our dogs.  It's no longer about if these chew toys are strong enough to stand up to our dogs, it's about what our dogs are consuming when they chew on them and swallow small pieces of plastic.  I'm a “better safe than sorry” kind of dog parent and decided that with so many options out there, it's best to just be safe and remove these chew toys from our home. We used to ket our Corgi chew on Nylabone® DuraChew Dinos He had been chewing on his blanket in his crate so we bought him a nylabone last night thinking it would sooth his chewing needs but be indestructible. We would advise NEVER to use an indigestible nylabone product. I don’t think that was the case, but one thing’s for sure – he can never read your post! Thank you for all the comments and will try the Himalayan which seems to be brought up a lot. .. i had just returned home after going shopping for a nylabone galileo product, store didn’t have any so i thought id look on-line as to where i could buy one, & i noticed the title ‘are nylabone bad for your dog’ .. & therefore i am here, the product had been recommended (no doubt by an owner who has only good things to say about the chew) needless to say i have paused in my search of where to buy the nylabone now because i am unsure! Then Sergeant’s took it over. I kick myself for not being more careful – I knew the dogs had something, but it wasn’t until I saw that they were all chewing (and I didn’t pass out treats) that I realized what was happening. They get Nylabone Goliath and Galileo chew bones. Thanks for the pep talk. by Kimberly | Jan 17, 2014 | Dog Health | 127 comments. I thought I had won the lottery! Healthy Edibles® are all-natural, gluten-free chew treats with added vitamins and minerals to help keep your dog busy with safe, healthy chewing! Step 1 Explore the treat. Puppies are sensitive to their surroundings, so it's helpful to stay on a regular routine for sleep, food, exercise, and walks. The red ones were tossed and replaced by the super-strong black Kongs, which have held up wonderfully. I was told antlers can break teeth. Good luck with your puppy!!!! The recalled packages of Puppy Nylabone Starter Kits have the following information on the backs: Lot #21935, UPC 0-18214-81291-3, and an expiration date of 3/28/18. Thank you so much for sharing. She almost died from it and 3 times I thought about putting her down. So, why even leave a toy out for a puppy while they’re not being supervised? I’m not sure. Omg thank you all for posting I have a 9 week old and have given her nylabones today I come home from work to find alotnof blood in her kennel and that she had thrown up several time I looked in her mouth and he tongue looks like she got a burn in two spots I took her to my vet and the vet said it looks like she got into something so I am sitting here at home and thought that is the only thing other then her bed and blanket in there and did a search and this has to be it!!!! Dogs are amazingly good at vomiting, and what a great survival mechanism for those adventurous eaters out there. If appropriate for your pup's situation, your vet will know the proper dosage. From gentle teething puppies to extreme power chewers, Nylabone has a safe, healthy chew for every dog. Nylabone Healthy Edibles Longer Lasting Puppy Lamb & Apple Flavor Dog Bone Treats, Petite bone chews, 8 count. After mealtime, Zoey vomited (no food, weird) and there was a big chunk of Nylabone in the middle. What a frightening experience. The first bone I gave him was a little rawhide, and he almost chocvked to death on it. Dr. Anna O'Brien is a veterinarian and writer who has worked with animals ranging from horses, dogs, and cats to camels, cows, monkeys, and honeybees. Nylabone edibles are safe for dogs since they are treats that come in the form of toys.  For a tiny girl like Zoey, this really freaked me out, because that won't make it through her tiny digestive system. They have stuffingless toys – they need a section with squeakerless toys 🙂. Find the perfect chew for your dog. Anything hard enough to be safe chewing will also run the risk of a cracked tooth. Kind of upsetting because she loved it and it always kept her occupied. You’ve had a great experience, it sounds like. I’ve given him the standard Nylabones in the past for adult dogs, and those have seemed to work OK for him. Sorry about the big bill and it’s freaky that it didn’t show up in x-rays. bought six month pup nylabone the other day at hy-vee sounded good safe alternative to raw hide and as it was edible better than the rubber teething rings shes been nearly eating chewing into tiny bits and she loved it but affter a few hours of her chewing happily i went to see if i couldn’t find a coupon and found all these warnings it was one of their healthy edibles brand chews designed to be eaten it says now i’m worried i took the half a nylabone away from her but am still concerned and dont know what to give her as a chew treat now seems every thing is dangerous she seems fine so far 24 hrs latter but still worried. I buy her the elk horn and as soon as the marrow is gone I throw it away because she will start splintering the outside and I am afraid of sharp edges in her stomach. Nylabone. From the makers of Nylabone, the Healthy Edibles Puppy Pals Chew Treats are crafted with natural, healthy ingredients for your growing pup! Until you see the vet, however, withhold food (but never water) for 12 to 24 hours. I’m currently living with an over protective dog dad since we brought home the puppies. Oh no!  They're sturdy, they last forever, and this (for me) makes the price tag reasonable because we have two strong chewing dogs and two puppies with very sharp teeth. Just be careful with your dogs. I have a new Spriger puppy, Jura (12 weeks old) and an older Springer, Rona (3.5 years old). The only food he could keep down was Hills Prescription Diet ID and plain cooked oatmeal. So, unfortunately, she cannot have free access to toys. Hope this never happens again–great warning! I’ve now discontinued using Nylabone products as this could have been a lot worse than just a spot on his gums. I gave my lab mix a turkey edible Nylabone. Takes a few months for my guys to chew these down and then the bones are retired to the trash. I am not a veterinarian, canine/animal nutritionist, or dog trainer. Which resulted in a diagnosis of “Mega Colon”. I have a new Spriger puppy, Jura (12 weeks old) and an older Springer, Rona (3.5 years old). Once I switched to raw, he was better 🙂. The manufacturer recommends that you take the toy once the ends are chewed off, which I do. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Raw Feeding 101 - Learn to Transition Your Dog to Raw Dog Food. Both types of infection should be addressed immediately because they have the potential to be fatal. I’m not sure. Good tip. I’m even thinking of taking their knotted Nylabones away. This area stayed on for about 3 weeks. BTW… I just found your Blog, and love it already. I will stay away from the turkey bones and anything odd shaped. Chew-chew-chew-gnaw-chew. Wow, Rob! I’m so excited for you. Sad story! A warning doesn’t fix the fact the company is knowingly making something not safe! My warning to all pet lovers, do not give Nylabone to your pet until they make changes. I’m so very sorry about your loss; that has got to be so very hard for you and your family. Has anyone else had an issue with their dogs’ tongues looking weird this way? This blog post was because my puppies had swallowed small pieces of Nylabone. It cost me almost $10,000!  The pieces that fell off the sofa were swallowed up by the puppies. Nylabone® Healthy Edibles® Gluten-Free Puppy Treats - 8 Pack at PetSmart. Nylabone Healthy Edibles Puppy Turkey & Sweet Potato Flavor Dog Bone Treats, Petite bone chews, 8 count. The manufacturers all claim these toys are “extra tough” and even “indestructible”. This was the first incident with a Nylabone. Thank you again for sharing this important information. Then he suffered through surgical endoscopy on December 22 2016. Good luck with the hunt, if you find something – please please share 🙂. And since he’s already down two teeth from hitting a car, didn’t want to lose any more! She had an allergy to the antibiotic that was required she take before surgery. It did not show on 4 different x-rays but he was so sick they operated and that’s what the vet found. 🙂. I’m heading to Petsmart this evening 🙂, Thanks to this morning’s fiasco, not only do I have obstructions on my mind, but broken teeth too, because Rodrigo was acting strange. another time he was chewing on one and then throwing up then back and forth to bathroom. Most common intestinal parasites can be treated with the right medications from your vet, but some, if not treated, can be dangerous to your pet's long-term health. My dog got a small piece lodged in his intestine and had to have emergency surgery to save his life. We are big Nylabone fans because they’re the only thing Nike can’t destroy. Mom bought one for Katie as well and the same thing happened. The end result was atrophy and scarring of her intestines (per the biopsy). We were allowing the puppies to chew the big dog Nylabones (except the twisty bone, because it’s crazy hard). Right now she is having trouble gaining back her weight. And yes, the big dogs are at risk for the smaller puppy-size chews. Their treats, on the other hand, are natural, delicious, and created to last longer for your chewing dog. We’re due for two more soon so I’m going to start watching for sales. I’m always kind of worried he will break his teeth from chomping on the hard plastic. Our pup hasn’t thrown up yet and is acting normal and ate dinner but we will be watching him closely. Licks from Laika. Some types of intestinal parasites can require several tests (over weeks) to obtain a diagnosis. I work with dogs everyday and this is one of the products I recommend most when I hear about situations like yours. Please do not feed your dogs Nylabones. There are many stories like ours online. He is an aggressive chewer and the Nylabone seemed to keep him occupied for a long time. Nylabone Healthy Edibles Puppy Snacks Treats, Turkey and Sweet Potato Flavour, 4-Pieces, Small, for puppies up to 11 kg. So I’m not too surprised that I made this mistake with our dogs, I used to never read the packaging on the treats and toys I purchased, and I shared my experience, because I know I’m not alone. Kimberly, I’m so glad you posted this and also very sorry that you’ve had this frightening experience. But we were amazed. My first being; I can’t believe how many people here are surprised by this, when it states right on the package “always supervise the use of all chews and toys.” Which roughly translates to, “do not let dogs chew these toys unless they are being supervised the entire time.” Are people not reading packaging before buying these products? A week or so ago, while he was carving away on his Nylabone, I noticed him manipulating his tongue excessively so I did a quick inspection of his gums. I need to find a chew toy that cleans his teeth but is safe and I don’t like feeding him raw hides, he is on a strict raw diet and nothing has changed. Dr. O'Brien is part of The Spruce Pets' veterinary review board. With us it’s been a matter of trial and error as to which Nylabones can stand up to the dogs’ chewing habits; but I have found that the dura-chew types are the best and longest lasting. $27.34. I’m so sorry for what you went through. This blog post was because my puppies had swallowed small pieces of Nylabone. It seemed that nothing less than steel pipes would stand up to our dogs’ teeth. Camping with your dog; ... No more puppy problems! We have 5 or 6 different ones lying around the house and she will go find one when she wants to chew and just go for it. But it’s better than the alternative–thousands of dollars worth of surgery to remove an obstruction. I’ve been using Nylabone products for years, ever since I started worrying about the rawhide chews. Great warning. Although Nylabone claims that these bones are digestible-they aren't. I just read all of your post about the Nylabone. Nylabone. There were pieces of Nylabone. He said the two biggest issues he sees for causing broken teeth was hit by cars and Nylabones. Almost 5k in treatment later and he is resting in the recovery area. The longest lasting toy for him was the smallest bowling pin. When it comes to your puppy's environment, make sure that it's stress-free. She weights 52 pounds. He’s a rather small dog (27lbs, but on the skinny/tall side), so I gave him the very large ones (for big dogs!) Mild cases can be treated at home, but more severe cases of diarrhea can be deadly for puppies. 4.4 out of 5 stars 382. Nylabone Dog and Puppy Chews Nylabone dog chews and treats are not only vet approved, but available in a wide range of flavors that dogs love. But I DO check everything for the dogs to be sure it’s not made in China. I’m so relieved that I know that little trick though – because it’s come in handy many times. Yes, please do not let him near my blog. The puppies can’t lift them so, for now, they’re for the big dogs. These days I mostly give him rubber Kong-type toys to chew on. Nylabone chews; Nylabone edibles 1542. Hopefully those vomiting skills have worked, please let us know how they go. I put it back and stopped in two local pet stores where their Nylabones were made in the USA. I thought I would lose my baby. Unless it is meant to be eaten, in which case it won’t last very long. My dog does not care or the other bones most people are talking about. For the weight gain, have you considered adding a digestive supplement to your dog’s diet? It had been in his stomach for 6 months. I had a very near miss last night. I’m so sorry about your experience, Mary. Third; rawhide has been in the news again and again for splintering and it blows my mind that people still do not know this. Pedialyte or Gatorade half diluted with water can counter the dehydration as well. I swear those rescue mutts are a tough bunch. Set your puppy up with healthy chewing for life. The reason why I'm writing this post is that last night, our adult dogs got a hold of these toys and not only chewed them to pieces but started eating them. He seems to be passing food fine but is coming out soupy. Last March she was throwing up everything food and water. Nylabone Power Chew Knuckle Bone and Pop-In Treat Toy Combo Chicken Flavor Giant. Hope all the dogs are OK! We had an obstruction scare with Mort just last week, did the whole vet thing, 6 X-rays (sigh – not cheap). 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