Dogswell Happy Hips for Dogs, Chicken Breast, 5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6)

Comment: Well first, my dog loves these. I made the mistake of giving one to him at night before bed, and now he flat out demands these before bed or he pouts all night. Why? Well, it's basically a healthy chicken jerky. The ingredients are good, and so is the quality! I am very sensitive as to what is in pet foods I buy, and this is a great treat!

And I do have a comment about the person who mentioned that they are made in China. My response is so what? I actually think it is a good thing! We treat chickens (as mean as they are) so poorly here, and their waste pollutes our rivers and streams. Land is a whole lot cheaper and easier to come by in China, and they don't tend to pack them as densely as they do here. So thanks to China we have a great product with a much cheaper price point then we would normally have to pay for. We are one world people, and if another country can make a quality product with a lighter impact on the environment then we can, I am happy to share whatever the profits are with them. Sure they made many mistakes industrializing, and I am sure they will make more... just as we will. However, they are very sensitive to maintaining quality at a good price point, and I have more faith in chicken coming from China then I do from the US... sad to say but true.

So back to the review. While the quality and look of the product is great looking, the smell indicates that the flavors are probably stronger then just regular chicken (think of beef jerky). If your dog has a very sensitive tummy I would buy a small pack first and make certain that it digests easily. As for my dog, a Golden Retriever, he would likely gobble the whole bag if he could, and not think twice about doing it again the next day.

Comment: I don't think everything from China is crappy, though I do think it pays to be vigilant EVERYWHERE these days. But cage free in the US and in China doesn't mean happy chickens either place - it just means they're in a barn (usually without light) - check out Food, Inc. and many other documentaries. If it were natural for my dogs, I'd have them go vegan too, but right now I do what I can with the humans in our family and try to pick what seems to be the least harmful to all other sentient creatures sharing this planet.
So that being said, this product compares to other chicken jerky products for dogs out there just fine and to boot does not have hormones. Also, the individual slices are thinner than many other brands which helps the dogs chew these properly (fewer larger chunks swallowed). The price is great to boot - I highly recommend these and will be buying more (at least until there is some healthy vegan jerky for dogs that I can afford!)

Comment: I have large breed dogs and these are a great way to add valuable joint supplements to their day. They are their favorite treats, too!

Comment: My 10 year-old black pug has problems with her back left hip and knee. Sometimes, the leg goes out on her and she ends up on her butt, unable to get moving again. I started feeding these Happy Hips treats to her a few months ago, but did not realize that I was not feeding as many as prescribed which is 1 jerky treat for each 7.5 pounds of body weight. She did show some relief at the lower level. However, after realizing my error and increasing the dosage to the recommended level, she now shows FANTASTIC results. After 3 weeks, she chases her squirrels, she and her cat brother play chase, and she hops right over puddles. She has not had her back leg go out on her this entire past month. She's a real dog again! Just know that you must be patient - it took 3 weeks of daily use at the recommended level to see the full results. This product has worked so well, I now have it on auto-order.

Comment: My dog loves this jerkey and since he needs glucosamine, it's an easy way to give him some.