By: Guchman

Guchman — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:04:35 +0000

It would be a superb product except for one problem. I’ve used Happy Hips and Vitality for years and there’s no denying how effective the Dogswell treats are. The problem is the fact that there are constantly problems with their products because all their treats are made in China. It’s a little odd because their food is made in the US. At first, it wasn’t really an issue because the punishment for mistakes is severe in China so the issues were always dealt with. Problems with the chicken etc. were handled and people thought everything was fine. I work at a dog store so I learn things that not everybody will necessarily know, although I imagine everybody has access to the information if they look for it. The main thing I learned about all the Dogswell treats is that they treat the meat with quite a bit of radiation. The FDA has guidelines for the limits on how much radiation they can detect but it’s hard to figure out how they handle that sort of thing with dog treats. I know that the Dogswell treats have been found to have something like double the amount allowed for human food. So far, my dog hasn’t seemed to have any problems but my first dog died of cancer and I’m not entirely sure if this might have contributed since aside from the cancer she basically never had any health problems during her life.I’ve been looking at other products, especially for joint products, and haven’t really found any that have the same dosage that the Happy Hips contains. Most of the other treats are half or less, which would be fine except for the fact that I have to give my dog a significant amount every day so it’s nice to have the higher dosage. The extra expense for the other products wouldn’t be such a big deal for me. My dog is definitely worth whatever I have to spend. Part of the problem is that he has a sensitive stomach so there are very few treats he can have. That means I need to limit the number and kinds of treats I give him. I’m still using the Happy Hips and Vitality for now since he seems to be okay for the moment. However, I’m mostly doing that because I don’t have another plan yet so I’m just continuing to do what I’ve always done with him. I think it would be a good idea for people to look for alternatives just like I am though.

By: Michael Clark "--Michael"

Michael Clark "--Michael" — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:55:41 +0000

Made a big difference for our dog Our dog, an 11 year old lab mix, has struggled with arthritis and issues in his hips. Our vet suggested a product like this and we have tried several favors now of the Happy Hips brand.I can certainly say he loves these — as another reviewer mentioned, they’re now an expected part of the morning routine and the look of betrayal should we run out … Well, we don’t run out often.The change in his mobility was gradual, but noticeable, it was more noticeable after we stopped giving him the strips for about two weeks after our first batch ran out. Suddenly, he was struggling to get up the stairs again, and the sudden decline was shocking. We checked with our vet who said this was a common reaction to,supplements like these, after a day or two of the strips again he was back to a normal, active, happy dog.We’ve used these for about 3 years now and never noticed any issues with quality or strange smells. Our dog reports he likes the lamb and chicken, but the duck is by far his favorite.

Comments on: Dogswell Happy Hips Duck Dog Chews 32 Oz (907.2 G)

By: Guchman

By: Michael Clark "--Michael"