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Previous post here Just wanted to say thanks to all the lovely folks who weighed in on my request for safe, edible chews my gulping-prone dog could be trusted with. The winning product turned out to be bully sticks (12"). She could knock out a 6" stick in under 20 minutes, so I upgraded to the...

@lygimom I used to love Checkups! My other dogs loved them, and chewed as they should. Bringing this girl home, though, we quickly found out she breaks the checkups into large pieces and swallows, instead of chewing into small bits. That made for some awkward....clean up a day later.

@imagebeastmarkbeast Brushing her teeth doesn't make a difference, honestly. I've tried several different brands of toothpaste, but her lack of chewing is the biggest cause of the plaque & tartar build up. I was advised to "find something she will chew," as brushing her teeth is just not working...

@lili2707 Thanks for the heads up. I never thought about soaking ropes in broth -good idea!

@lili2707 Thank you, I ordered some bully sticks last night. My concern with the C.E.T chews are the high rate of choking seen in large dogs-and, knowing that my dogs has the habit of chewing large pieces, I'm leery to try it. I know the kong bone you're talking about! I like jamming carrots in...

@nickoala Thanks so much! I really appreciate the detailed reply. I am definitely looking into raw food (even if it's just as treats, for now), and made an account on Doggyloot.

@nickoala I have an order of bullysticks on the way! I've always used them as an infrequent "chill out" treat, due to price, and I've never noticed an appreciable difference in dental-health when using them. Of course, all my other dogs have been enthusiastic chewers. Frequent bully-sticks might...

@graybiker She doesn't destroy Kongs- that's not at all an issue. Both her Kongs are for aggressive chewers, as I have other dogs as well. She does enjoy marrow bones, for about two minutes, then (I guess) decides it's too much work and walks away. She'll only go for the first inch or so of...

@hennaz222 All her meals (and most snacks) are fed in Kongs, which are great for general feeding/keeping her occupied, but do nothing for cleaning those back teeth.

@dannypham123212 I have, and she will spend maybe two minutes chewing them, maybe. She gives up as soon as she's ripped the meat off (very little chewing on the bone itself). Her front teeth look fantastic, since she prefers to use those on all the meaty raw bones we give her. Back teeth, notsomuch.

I've had this old lady for about three years now. She's an 11 year old, 39 lb herding breed-ish mutt that inhales everything. She MAY bite something in half, if it's too big to gulp down in one go. I can not give her traditional dental chews (like greenies) because she simply does not chew...