Alright, alright, let’s talk about this dog chew thing, this…Hima-laya-yan or whatever they call it. You know, the one that’s hard as a rock? My granddog, bless his heart, he loves them things, gnaws on ‘em forever. But then there’s always that little nubbin left, too small to hold, too hard to chew. Waste not, want not, I always say. So, people are sayin’ you can zap it in that there microwave.

Now, I ain’t got no fancy microwave, just a regular one. But from what I hear, it’s all about the size of that chew piece left over. You got a little bitty piece, like a fingernail? Maybe 30 seconds is enough. A medium-sized chunk, you know, about the size of a quarter? Maybe try a minute, 60 seconds. And if you got a big ol’ hunk, somethin’ like a whole walnut? Well, then you might need to go a minute and a half, 90 seconds. But listen here, every microwave is different, like folks’ personalities. Yours might be faster, slower, who knows. So keep an eye on it, ya hear?
Them folks who make these chews, they say right on the package, you can microwave the little end bit. They say 45 seconds to start, and then maybe another 30 if it ain’t puffed up all big and crunchy like. My granddog, he likes it crunchy. Says it’s like popcorn for dogs, that silly boy.
- Little piece: 30 seconds
- Medium piece: 60 seconds
- Big piece: 90 seconds
Now, don’t go burnin’ the house down! You gotta watch it. If you hear cracklin’ and poppin’ like firecrackers, that’s probably good. If it starts smokin’ and smellin’ burnt, well, you overdid it, didn’t ya? Common sense, people, common sense. My grandma always said, use your head for more than a hat rack.
And don’t go microwaving a whole brand new chew. That’s just silly. It’s the small end pieces we’re talking about here, the ones that are too small to chew safely. Don’t want the dog swallowing a big chunk and choking, goodness gracious no.
Some folks say their microwaves are stronger, so they need less time. And some folks say they gotta add an extra few seconds. It’s like baking a cake, you gotta adjust for your own oven. My oven, it bakes a little hotter on one side, always gotta remember to turn the cake halfway through. Same kinda thing with the microwave, just gotta figure out what works for you and your machine. And for your dog, of course. Don’t wanna give him somethin’ that’s gonna hurt his tummy.
I seen some folks online talkin’ about puttin’ a little water on the chew before microwaving it. Says it helps it puff up better. I ain’t tried that myself, seems kinda messy. But you could give it a go, I suppose. Just a tiny bit of water, don’t go drownin’ the thing. And be careful takin’ it out, it’ll be hot! Use a fork or somethin’, don’t burn your fingers.
So, there you have it. That’s the lowdown on microwavin’ them dog chews. Not rocket science, is it? Just use your noggin and keep an eye on it, and your dog will be happy as a clam with his puffed-up treat. And a happy dog means a happy home, ain’t that the truth? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. Granddog’s comin’ over, and he’s always hungry, that one.
And remember, if you’re ever unsure, it’s always best to start with less time and add more if needed. You can always cook it a little longer, but you can’t un-cook it, that’s for sure. So be careful and have fun with it. Your dog will thank you for it, with lots of sloppy kisses, I bet.
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