Okay, so I finally caved and got these Nature Gnaws bully sticks for my aggressive chewer (aka my demon-child Labrador). Here's the tea:

🐶 The Good: These things are THICC. Like, impressively thick. My dog usually demolishes chews in minutes, but these actually last him a good 30-45 minutes of intense chewing. Major win for my furniture.

👃 The Bad: Oh. My. God. The SMELL. I knew bully sticks had a reputation, but this is next-level beefy funk. My husband claims it's 'not that bad' - clearly his nose is broken.

🦷 The Unexpected Perk: His teeth look amazing! Way less plaque buildup since we started using these regularly. Vet actually complimented his chompers at last checkup.

💸 The Price Tag: Yeahhh they're pricey, but considering how long they last compared to other chews, I think it evens out? Maybe? (Trying to justify this to myself)

Final verdict: Despite the stank (seriously, open windows recommended), these are staying in our rotation. My dog goes absolutely nuts for them and they actually keep him occupied - priceless for WFH sanity!