SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Dog Treat, Real Sweet Potato, 12 Count

SmartBones SmartSticks are rawhide-free dog chews. A vegetable outer layer forms the outside of every stick, and the centre holds real sweet potato and chicken. The pack holds 12 stick-shaped chews, and the manufacturer recommends feeding 1 to 2 per day, which works out to about 6 days of supply at the higher amount. The chews are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

The vegetable outside and the sweet potato and chicken filling

Every stick is built in two parts: a vegetable outer layer on the outside, and a centre of real sweet potato and chicken inside. The recipe lists corn, chicken, glycerin, sorbitol, sweet potatoes, fructose, maltodextrin, barley malt syrup, gelatin, salt, natural and artificial flavors, titanium dioxide, peas, carrots, xanthan gum, dicalcium phosphate, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium propionate (preservative), sodium tripolyphosphate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin E supplement, glycerol monostearate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, FD&C Yellow No. 6, vitamin B12 supplement and riboflavin supplement. The sticks are rawhide-free, and the manufacturer states they are easy to digest. The recommended uses are listed as dental chew, and the special features as dental care.

The chews are stick-shaped and come in a pack of 12. The product weighs 238 g (8.4 oz), and the outer box measures 2.5 x 17.5 x 21 cm (1 x 6.9 x 8.3 in).

Feeding directions for the sticks

The manufacturer recommends feeding 1 to 2 chews per day. Offer these chews only as a supplement or from time to time, and make sure fresh water to drink is available at all times. Supervise your dog while it chews, and discard any chunks or fragments. Regular visits to your veterinarian are also advised in the directions.

Does this chew fit your dog?

Choose a chew that is slightly larger than your dog's mouth. The pack contains 12 sticks, and the daily amount above gives about 6 days of supply at the higher end. These are not intended as a complete meal and should only be fed as an intermittent or supplemental treat.

What is in the box

• 12 SmartBones SmartSticks rawhide-free chews, sweet potato style
• One 8.4 oz (238 g) pack

Keep the chews somewhere cool and dry. Once the pack is open, close it again or place the chews in a container that is airtight so they stay fresh.

Which details should I confirm before ordering?

How many chews are in the pack?

The pack contains 12 chews.

What is the daily feeding amount?

The manufacturer recommends 1 to 2 chews per day.

What are the chews made of?

The chews are rawhide-free, with a vegetable outer layer and a centre of real sweet potato and chicken.

How long does the pack last?

At the higher daily amount, the 12-chew pack gives about 6 days of supply.

What shape are the chews?

The chews are stick-shaped.

What size chew should I choose?

Select a chew slightly larger than your dog's mouth.