Two plant-based ingredients. Tough enough for power chewers, designed to flake, not splinter. No nylon. No rawhide. No nasty stuff.
Most “indestructible” chews are petroleum-based nylon that can shard, crack teeth and never breaks down. The Wishbone is built differently.
Cellulose from tree fibers and plant extracts, blended into our Vernovo™ material. No nylon, no rawhide, no petroleum plastics, no artificial anything.
It wears down into soft, rice-sized flakes instead of sharp shards or big chunks. Non-toxic and safe if a few flakes get swallowed.
Light for puppies and seniors, Moderate for most dogs, Hard for the destroyers. Nylon gives you one hardness. We give you a choice.
Dental enrichment textures on the nubbed end help clean teeth and massage gums as they gnaw. The ribbed end holds peanut butter or dog toothpaste for longer sessions.
It lasts in landfills, in oceans, and as sharp fragments in your dog’s mouth. Here is how the Wishbone compares to what’s probably in your house right now.
| Wishbone | Nylon | Rawhide | Antlers & bones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant-based, renewable material | ✓ | ×petroleum | ×animal hide | × |
| Flakes instead of splinters | ✓ | ×sharp shards | ×choking chunks | ×splinters |
| A gentler option for puppies and seniors | ✓Light density | × | × | × |
| Hypoallergenic scent, no animal byproducts | ✓ | × | × | × |
| No stains, no stink, no sticky bits | ✓ | × | × | × |
| Carbon neutral | ✓ | × | × | × |
Size is about weight. Density is about jaw power. If the chew wears down fast or they break off bigger pieces, move up one.
Our gentlest option. Comparable to rawhide in feel, without the risks. The pick for teething, sensitive teeth and dogs who lose interest in rock-hard toys.
The balanced, just-right toughness most dogs do best on. Start here if you’re not sure. It’s our most-bought density.
Our toughest option. Comparable to nylon in strength, without the petroleum. Built for the dog who makes quick work of everything else.
Real reviews from Amazon and thebetterbone.com. Names and sizes as written by the reviewers.
After searching high and low for a NON-TOXIC, DURABLE and truly SAFE dog bone, I finally found the large, beef-flavored, HARD version of the BetterBone for my year-plus-old rescue. The wishbone DESIGN is genius because it gives her 3 ends to choose from. The biggest surprise was that it took 6 months for her to gnaw it down.
My lil pup is an AGGRESSIVE chewer and this is the ONLY chew I’ve found that lasts! I don’t have to worry about her swallowing the pieces since they come off in tiny pieces. It’s also not so hard that it’d break her teeth. This is the second time I’ve bought it.
I used to get them Benebones and Nylabones but I hated accidentally stepping on the rough spiky part. This one is actually perfect. It breaks off very slowly in small bits. They’re entertained for hours and sometimes fall asleep chewing these.
The only toy I’ve purchased for my goldador that stands up to his relentless chewing. Very durable, my dog loves it and it’s the only thing that has withstood his play, and we have tried just about everything including all the other products labeled for heavy chewers.
My frenchie is obsessed! She will chew this bone for hours and hours. It is the perfect size for her to hold. I will definitely order more in time.
Best chew toy I’ve come across for my strong chewers. Keeps them entertained and happy! They definitely swallow little bits of it but the pieces seem pretty soft and easy to pass. One of the safest things you can give your dog in my opinion.
If I hear him chewing on this bone, I breathe a sigh of relief because I know he’s playing with something safe. The price point is pretty high, but you’re going to get SO much more toy for SO much more time. These things last months, sometimes close to a year!
My dog is 16, she loves the one for older dogs. Thank you for thinking of the older dog.
My puppies love them and I feel better knowing they are safe.
Choosing a size and density can feel tricky, but you will never be stuck with the wrong chew. Pick wrong, donate it to a local shelter, and we send you the right bone for free. Yes, really.
Made in Austria from renewable, plant-based materials, with no new petroleum plastics. Really, really sustainable. No greenwashing.
Every Wishbone helps plant the same forest. See the live count on Tree-Nation.
Most do. Every Wishbone is finished with a plant-based scent infusion (Beef is the favorite, Venison wins over picky noses), and the three ends give them nubs, ridges and a smooth knuckle to work on. If yours shrugs at first, smear the ribbed end with peanut butter or pumpkin for the first few sessions. And if it is the wrong fit, we swap it free.
Pick the density for how they chew, not how big they are. Light is comparable to rawhide in feel and is the right call for puppies, seniors and dogs with dental history. Moderate suits most adult dogs. Hard is comparable to nylon in strength and is only for strong chewers with healthy teeth. Supervise chew time, and check with your vet if your dog has had dental work.
Yes, that is the design. The Wishbone wears down into small, rice-sized flakes instead of sharp splinters or large chunks. The material is non-toxic and small flakes pass through normally. It is a chew toy, not a treat, so it is not meant to be eaten. If your dog breaks off bigger pieces, move up one density.
Every dog chews differently. Reviewers with power chewers report weeks to many months on Hard. Replace it when the ends are about half worn or it gets small enough to swallow. If it is going fast, size up or move up a density.
Mini for dogs under 20 lbs, Small for 20 to 50 lbs, Large for dogs over 50 lbs. Strong chewers near the top of a range should size up. Not sure? The 60-second Chews-ing Guide on this page matches them in four taps.
Donate it to a local shelter and we send you the right size or density for free. That is the BetterBone Promise. Just email us with your order number.
Add any three Wishbones to your cart, any mix of size, density or scent, and the lowest-priced one comes off automatically in your cart. No code needed. It stacks: six bones, two free. It cannot be combined with discount codes.
No. BetterBone is a chew toy with no nutritional value, and it is not meant to be eaten like a treat. Chew, don’t eat.
Free US economy shipping on orders over $35 in the lower 48 states, otherwise $8.99. Orders ship within 1 to 3 business days. We do not ship internationally or to PO boxes.
Vernovo™, our proprietary blend of plant-derived cellulose and renewable plant extracts. No nylon, no rawhide, no petroleum plastics, no artificial additives. Made in Austria in a nut-free facility.
Buy 2, Get 1 Free on any mix. Free US shipping over $35. The right fit, guaranteed.
Supervise chew time and replace the bone when the ends are about half worn. Chew, don’t eat.
