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If a wood becomes so small that it could be swallowed, replace it. Chewed off fibres are soft and are passed again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why updog?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eupdog is our house brand for honest chews, made by people who have dogs at home themselves. Natural woods, worked by hand, no chemical processes, no additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my dog ignores one of the woods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal, which is exactly why the set exists. A trick for refusers: brush a little chicken broth or liver sausage water onto the surface. And our 30 day money back guarantee applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the woods really not splinter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three have a fibrous structure. 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The fibres are soft and are passed again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes coffee wood not contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The wood of the coffee plant is used, not the bean, coffee wood is caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the set last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoffee wood is through the fastest, the chew root lasts the longest, several weeks to months in total depending on chewing intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy the woods individually afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, all three are also available individually in all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"updog","offers":[{"title":"Set M","offer_id":58422795960664,"sku":"1705-02","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set L","offer_id":58422795993432,"sku":"1705-01","price":36.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2448\/8280\/files\/set-l-kaffeeholz-ebenholz-kauwurzelpngwebp-10759.webp?v=1788911751"}],"url":"https:\/\/hundekau.de\/en\/collections\/antler-horn-and-wood-dog-chews.oembed","provider":"hundekau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}