First Light Farms Venison Marrowbone Free Range Dog Bones, 7-oz bag

I was initially very excited to try First Light Farms Venison Marrowbone Free-Range Dog Bone. My dogs were thrilled too, and dove right in with gusto. The bone seemed like the perfect treat – natural, nutritious, and long-lasting. For the first couple of hours, everything was perfect. My dogs were happily occupied, gnawing away and enjoying the flavorful marrow. However, my enthusiasm quickly turned to concern when I noticed one of the bones had started splintering into sharp shards. This was alarming, as these sharp pieces could easily have caused an injury to my dog's mouth or throat, or worse, become a choking hazard. Pros: Initially Appealing: The bones looked and smelled great, and my dogs were immediately drawn to them. Natural Ingredients: I appreciated that the bone was made from free-range venison and free of artificial ingredients. Cons: Splintering Hazard: The bone splintered into dangerous shards after only a couple of hours of chewing, posing a serious safety risk. Potential for Injury: The sharp splinters could easily cut my dog's mouth or throat, or cause internal damage if swallowed. Choking Hazard: Smaller splinters could break off and become lodged in my dog's throat, leading to choking. Overall Impression: While the initial experience with the First Light Farms Venison Marrowbone was positive, the fact that it splintered into sharp shards is a major deal-breaker for me. I cannot recommend this product due to the serious safety concerns it presents. I'm disappointed because it seemed like a great treat, but the potential for injury is simply too high. Recommendation: I urge First Light Farms to investigate this issue and consider ways to improve the bone's durability to prevent splintering. Until then, I will not be purchasing this product again and would advise other dog owners to exercise extreme caution or consider alternative chew treats.