#Giveaway: SmartBones Dog Bones

SmartBones, by PetMatrix, are chew treats made with chicken, vegetables and other healthy ingredients. These rawhide-free treats are perfect for the four-to-five out of 10 consumers who prefer not to feed their dogs rawhide. “Chew treats are an important part of every healthy dog’s diet,” said PetMatrix Chief Science Officer Martin Glinsky, Ph.D. “Eating kibble alone doesn’t thoroughly exercise a dog’s mouth and can cause teeth to become disused and plaque-ridden. This ultimately may lead to additional health problems.” And, since keeping pets healthy is paramount, SmartBones contain a special vegetable layer that is fortified with vitamins and minerals to help supplement daily nutritional requirements. In fact, these treats are the first of their kind to be fortified and offer more nutritional benefits than standard chew treats. This is because rawhide treats are made with animal byproducts that offer “zero” nutritional value, Dr. Glinsky said. “Even though rawhide is a form of protein, all proteins aren’t equal,” Dr. Glinsky said. “Rawhide is an extremely low-quality form of protein, not the type that animals need for nutrition.”

• SmartBones are 99.2% digestible, which is higher than the digestibility of premium dog foods (85% digestibility). Chicken, vegetables and other healthy ingredients dogs will love are used in making SmartBones. 
• SmartBones are the first treats of their kind to be enhanced with vitamins and minerals. SmartBones are safer for dogs than regular rawhide treats, which may cause intestinal blockages. 
• SmartBones are environmentally friendly, whereas a toxic chemical process is needed to create consumable rawhide for treats. Nine out of 10 dogs prefer SmartBones over rawhide treats. 
• SmartBones are available in Peanut Butter and Chicken Flavors. There is also a Dental variety with additional teeth health benefits. 

Here's What I Think: I have had dogs my whole life and never understood why anyone would give them something like rawhide - which has no real value to their well-being. When I was asked to review SmartBones, I was thrilled. My dog does have mild digestions issues, so I really liked that it was listed with such a high digestibility rating. As soon as I opened the package my dog was sitting and asking for one. And I think it's safe to say that my dog is one of those 9 dogs that prefer SmartBones!

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Disclaimer: I did receive a sample of this product for review purposes.These are my real and honest opinions.