10 Best Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs

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How we created this rawhide alternative list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best rawhide alternatives for dog.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best rawhide alternatives for dogs.

Key rawhide alternative considerations

Digestibility

Flavor

Ingredients

Texture

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SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count
SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count

SmartBones SmartSticks Rawhide-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats, 10 count

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
10,747
$13.48Chewy Price
($1.35/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Flavor

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Texture

4.5/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Corn, Chicken, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Fructose

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free
2
DreamBone Peanut Butter Twists Wrapped with Chicken Rawhide-Free Hard Chew Dog Treats, 36 count
DreamBone Peanut Butter Twists Wrapped with Chicken Rawhide-Free Hard Chew Dog Treats, 36 count
DreamBone Peanut Butter Twists Wrapped with Chicken Rawhide-Free Hard Chew Dog Treats, 36 count
DreamBone Peanut Butter Twists Wrapped with Chicken Rawhide-Free Hard Chew Dog Treats, 36 count

DreamBone Peanut Butter Twists Wrapped with Chicken Rawhide-Free Hard Chew Dog Treats, 36 count

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,321
$13.48Chewy Price
($0.38/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Flavor

4.7/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Cornstarch, Chicken, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Peanut Butter

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free
3
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)
Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)

Nutrish Soup Bones Premium Chicken & Veggies Flavor Dog Chews, 23.1-oz bag (Rachael Ray)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
3,843
$10.98Chewy Price
($0.48/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Flavor

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Texture

4.5/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Glycerin, Rice Syrup, Potato Starch, Water

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free
4
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count
Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count

Busy Bone Long-Lasting Real Meat Tiny Dog Treat, 60 count

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,372
$15.50Chewy Price
($0.26/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Flavor

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Texture

4.5/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Rice, Wheat Flour, Glycerin, Water, Dried Yeast

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free
5
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count
Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count

Hartz Oinkies Hearty Kabobs with 100% Real Chicken & Duck Carrot & Sweet Potato Rawhide-Free Natural Dog Treats, 18 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,183
$11.97Chewy Price
($0.67/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Flavor

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken Breast, Duck Breast, Pig Skin, Soy Protein, Glycerin

Special Diet

Pea-Free, Molasses-Free, Rawhide-Free
6
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count
Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count

Nylabone Natural Nubz Chicken Dog Treat, Large, 40 count

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,548
$39.92Chewy Price
($1.00/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Flavor

4.7/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Wheat Starch, Glycerin, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicken, Powdered Cellulose

Special Diet

Natural
7
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count
Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count

Earth Animal No-Hide Small Rolls Long Lasting Natural Rawhide Alternative Chicken Recipe Chew Dog Treats, 2 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
721
$10.49Chewy Price
($5.25/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Flavor

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Texture

4.3/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Brown Rice Flour, Agar-Agar, Eggs, Olive Oil

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Rawhide-Free, Natural...
8
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count
Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count

Nutri Chomps 6" Mixed Flavor Braid Dog Treats, 10 count

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
421
$16.99Chewy Price
($1.70/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Flavor

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Texture

4.5/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Corn, Pigskin, Rice, Glycerin

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free, High-Protein
9
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count
True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count

True Acre Foods Medium Stuffed Bone Treats Meaty Middle Made with real Bacon, 12 count

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1,252
$9.49Chewy Price
($0.80/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Flavor

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Texture

4.4/5
Great

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Glycerin, Bacon

Food Flavor

Bacon
10
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count

Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis with Real Chicken & Veggies Chews Dog Treats, 16 count

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
438
$6.99Chewy Price
($0.44/ea)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Flavor

4.7/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Texture

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this rawhide alternative right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Vegetable Glycerin, Rice Syrup, Potato Starch, Wheat Gluten

Food Flavor

Meat, Fruits & Vegetables, Chicken

Frequently Asked Questions about Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs

Do vets recommend rawhide?

Vets do not often recommend rawhide due to potential choking risks, low digestibility and because it sometimes contains unhealthy additives. Many vets now recommend rawhide alternatives for dogs instead, including long-lasting chews made from yak cheese, beef pizzle, meat jerky and more. Your vet can recommend good rawhide alternative chews and advise you on how to safely use them.

What are some safe alternatives to rawhide?

There are many safe alternatives to rawhide. Check out the many varieties of bully sticks or try a Himalayan yak cheese chew for your pup. Deer and elk antlers can make good, long-lasting rawhide alternatives, too. There are also many vegetable-based chews made to be long-lasting and easy to chew and digest. Ask your vet for safe rawhide alternative recommendations and be sure to only get chews that are the right size and shape for your pup.

Does it matter what size chew I get for my dog?

It does matter what size chew you get for your dog. The wrong size chew can present a serious choking hazard or cause dental or oral damage. Be sure to read the package for size and breed recommendations and always monitor your dog closely while he has a chew. Discard any chews that are damaged, splintered or broken immediately.