I got these in the anti-anxiety version for Hank because he was suffering from wicked separation anxiety and i figured we'd try to alleviate some of this holistically. Enter "therasticks", a petrified vitamin in stick form. You're supposed to give them to your dog like a treat, maybe 3 a day for Hank's size. Here's what the company says;

"As your dog chews on this tasty "treat," he or she ingests the Therastick's combination of natural ingredients, which promote health, hygiene and emotional well-being. It's easier to give your dog a chew treat than get him to take a pill. So go ahead...Treat your pet to the best nature has to offer with Pet Botanics. Anti Anxiety Therasticks is the natural answer to your pet's anxiety. Not only do the neutriceuticals Valerian Root Powder, St. John's Wort Extract and Chamomile Powder help relieve and calm pets, Therasticks keep them busy chewing when you are away."

I bought them and had them shipped to the house and somehow somebody left the box in an accessible spot while I had left the house for a bit. When I came home, I found the box shredded (Hank loves to beat the tar out of a cardboard box if given the chance). The peculiar thing was this; he had busted open the bag of Therasticks and a few of them were strewn about the carpet, so I panicked, thinking he was poisoned by eating massive amounts of valerian root or whatever there was is these things. I counted all that were left in the bag, plus the ones on the carpet and (drum roll...)

NOT ONE OF THEM WAS MISSING.

NOT.

ONE.

Which meant that he didn't even eat ONE of them. I was relieved about this but still punished the person-who-shall-remain-nameless for his inability to be omniscient and telepathic in that he never got the silent message from me that it was his responsibility to move the box elsewhere (translated: it was MY fault). So Hank didn't die at all, not even close. When I smelled the bag's contents and almost gagged, I realized why he had chosen to leave them alone. I can't even liken the smell to anything i have experienced in life.

Needless to say, I couldn't see a decline in anxious behaviors because he REFUSED TO CONSUME one of these, let alone the three recommended daily. In my opinion, these are grody to the max. Feel free to try them on your dog, see if he takes it AND consumes it. That will be the true test. Then email me and tell me if you noticed a decline in anxiety because of them. I give a 2 Hank head rating for these.

At least they could've put some peanut butter flavored something in here to mask this other flavor that I still can't find words for.

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These were good. They ran us a whopping $6 at the local Walgreens store but they were worth it for a few reasons; one being that Hank's batty for both chocolate and chocolate substitutes. **DON'T GIVE YOUR DOG CHOCOLATE PLEASE!!** Hank likes lick the chocolate ice cream spoon when some slightly irresponsible humans are done with it, that's all... Anywho, these cookies are carob with vanilla insides that look and smell and are packaged like Oreo's or Hydrox cookies. I myself on many occasions thought seriously about eating one. Now after reading their website, I've found out that the ingredients in all Three Dog Bakery's stuff are all human quality! DANG! These get a 4 Hank heads rating for a smashing idea and a flawless manifestation thereafter. There's love in these cookies and you can tell right away. Eat one for me and report back at m@dropthatsock.com!

Great idea, people. A rawhide that has chicken jerky stuffed in it so your dog doesn't get tired of it and throw it behind the couch, never to be found again. This will keep a dog busy.

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I like these things. First, because they're less fattening that those greazy pig ears. And you don't have to puke on yourself touching them, worrying that you might touch a hairy spot somewhere along the line. Then because they are easy to break up if the need arises. They're like hard jerky treat-ish treats almost. Also they are cheaper than regular pig ears, I found them 36 for $13.99 at petsmart. The only gripe I have about these is that they don't last as long as the real thing. It's not a world of a difference, but it's noticeable. They won't do as a pacifier , so forget that. My dog dogs 'em.

I apologize to whomever I offend when I say that I don't buy into the whole greenie movement that's been sweeping the pet industry lately. It's only my opinion, so... I'm not suggesting that dog's don't love these things. They do. I know that. But the idea of buying a big one of these for $5 or so and having it be annihilated within 3 minutes doesn't seem too intelligent. I know they're supposed to help with good dental hygiene, which is neglected by lots of pet owners. But I don't see how something that's in your dog's mouth for all of a moment can help all that much...

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