Our dogs have always been a part of the family. The travel with us, they sleep with us, and I’ve been accused more than once of spoiling them. Unlike kids, dogs don’t have to grow up to become responsible citizens, so what’s the harm? Sure, we’ve had issues with Ezra, our loyal but grumpy chihuahua mix growling and barking at strangers, and with Milo, our lovable but confused beagle mix destroying household objects with his aggressive chewing. But in return, our dogs have given us unconditional love and companionship.
I’ve talked about the major recalls of toys made in China that were a major inspiration in my challenge to find American made products. Around this same time, you might remember hearing about a massive pet food recall after pets around the country became sickened. The culprit was found to be melamine contamination of wheat gluten in millions of bags of pet food. The source was a manufacturer in China that was illegally adding the melamine, typically used as in plastics and fertilizer, to the food to increase it’s protein content inexpensively. When it comes to our beloved pets, why take the chance with imported treats?
“What do you mean I have to share?”
If you have a dog, you undoubtedly already know the Nylabone brand, and probably own at least one of their nylon chewing toys or edible treats. What you probably didn’t know is that nearly all of Nylabone’s products are made in the USA (look for the flag-waving lab on the packaging). I was thrilled to receive a gift bag of American made Nylabone products for Ezra and Milo to enjoy.
The DuraChew bones, built with textured nubs designed for powerful chewers, were an instant favorite for Milo. He also loved the Dental Chews, which come in fun dinosaur shapes! They are designed to help fight tartar and bad breath, something both my guys are in desperate need of! Ezzy favored the NutriDent edible chews. They both loved the treats, which come in flavors like Pomegranate and Cranberry…yum! The wishbone shaped treat was perfect for them to play together, each grabbing an end for some tug-of-war fun.
I was impressed by the durability of the Nylabones. Milo usually destroys toys so quickly it’s not even worth buying them. And his destruction isn’t limited to toys. Other items that have fallen victim to his insatiable need to chew include a cell phone, a remote, multiple pairs of shoes, several baby toys, books, frames… pretty much anything he can get his mouth on. The Nylabones showed lots of teeth markings, but minimal damage after a week of intensive gnawing.
I’m genuinley impressed that this major, well-known and respected brand manufactures their pet products in the US. Nylabone saw the demand for safe products that owners could trust and targeted this group of devoted “pet parents.” The company also provides their products to animal rescues and shelters. As the owner of two rescue pups and a former dog foster parent, this means a lot to me. Nylabone is offering a lucky reader one of these amazing prize packs comprised of $50 worth of dog treats and toys!
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“Lovable but confused” is pretty much the perfect way to describe Milo. I love him.
Your right, his confusion only adds to his lovable nature! He’s literally too dim-witted to even consider being mean!
That is awesome. I know the Nylabone brand very well since I work at a shelter and spoil my pets constantly and without guilt LOL. So excited about this giveaway!
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I’m way past the guilt now!! I love the work you do for shelter animals and it’s great to hear that you’ve run into Nylabone this way. I was really excited when I learned they work with shelters and rescues.
This is great to know! I actually have it on my shopping list to pick up new bones for our dog!
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Hopefully you’ll win the prize and you’ll be stocked on bones for a looong time! I’ve still got several left from my Prize Pack to spread out the giving! Good luck!
Oh my dogs love these!! I like them because they last forever, unlike the “others” that just get thrown out. I have one very powerful chewer and one passive one but they get their teeth very clean. GREAT post. I’m going to enter the giveaway for my dogs but just want to say thanks for keeping us posted on such quality products.
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It’s my pleasure! Just another example of a quality American made product!
My dog would love the Healthy Edibles in Duck flavor.
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Nutri Dent® – Filet Mignon is another favorite!
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my dogs ivan and dashy LOVE the dental chew (the one with the orange twist in the middle) and the wishbones!!
I have a Chihuahua and she likes all of your Nylabone products. She eats the treat out of the little bone that is bacon flavor,we buy her the toys,treats and the small 3 way toy she likes to chew on.
I have a 3 month old puppy and we went away to a friends for the weekend and her favorite item was the Nylabone she spied at my friends. We have one at home but did not travel with it.
we have used the DuraChew® Double Action® Chew forever for our dog ollie – it’s the only thing that lasts. she loves them!
Lily loves every Nylabone we have ever purchased for her, but we tend to gravitate toward the dura chews as she is a pretty intense chewer and they seem to really last for her.
Her favorite so far has been the white/red bacon flavored bone dura chew.
My dog would love the Enhanced Rawhide Healthy Coat – Omega Fatty Acids
my little dachshund loves BIG bones!!
Aww, it seems like the littlest guys are the least aware of their size! My chi mix is the same way!
My dog would love the Healthy Edibles Roast Beef bone.
Trouble loves the edible chicken nylabones!!!
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Thanks for the giveaway! My Corgi would love these.
Oh, my dog would like the healthy edibles roastbeef.
My dogs would love edible chicken nylabones. I have a german shepherd and rat terrier, they fight a lot for bones, they also destroy a lot of toys so these toys would be great.
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my dog loves nylabone!!!!!!!!
Bar-B-Chew® – T-Bone i think the most
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My dog would love the Healthy Edibles in Bacon flavor the most.
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My Great Dane would like the Rhino Super Tuff Bone. My Chiweenie would like the Healthy Edibles Bacon and my Chihuahua would like the Chubby Buddies Mouse.
my bella loves the dental chews!
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I think my dog would enjoy the nutri dent filet mignon.
My dog would love the Healthy Edibles in Sweet Potato
My dog would love the long lasting chews.
My dog would choose the Happy Time!™ Long-Lasting Chews.
My dog would love the Bar-B-Chew T-Bone
He’d love the Chubbie Buddies Mouse.
My dogs would love the Healthy Edibles in Duck flavor.
I think my dogs would most like the Happy Time!™ Long-Lasting Chews. They’re so spoiled and love their treats but they are usually gone within a couple seconds!
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My dog is a heavy chewer, we love nylabones!
They would love the roast beef edibles!
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My dogs like the Healthy Edibles in all the flavors. I like to get lots of variety for them.
Maybe the Nylabone Healthy Edibles? My dogs most enjoy chewing food items instead of toys.
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We would love to win some edible chew toys!
Schooner and Skipper love the Pumpkin and Flax Seed.
My 3 dogs would love the Enhanced Rawhide Roll – Chicken
my little puppy boy would love to win this.
Healthy Edibles Roast Beef Bone!!
My dogs would love the Healthy Edibles Line! Thank you
My dog would love the DuraChews! He loves to chew everything LOL
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My dog is a Golden Retriever aka Hoover Vaccuum. She loves all treats (and food, and trash, and anything else she can swallow)
Our German Shepherd male doggie would adore this
prize. He will be chewy heaven.
thanks for the giveaway, great product
my dog would enjoy the DuraChew bones
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My Airedale, Pepper loves the Dental Chews!
The duck healthy edible
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My dog needs and would enjoy the dental chews. Thank you!
My dog would love the Rhino Bone. But there are so many great things that he would actually love it is hard to narrow it down.
My rescue pups love to chew on the Nylabones. My shoes are safe again!
I love the Chubby Buddies Mouse! CUTE!!!
“Nearly” all is NOT all made in theUSA-the rest are Made in China