Free Rawhide and Chew Alternatives: Where to Sample Them
Use PetSmart birthday points for $2 toward rawhide-free chews before they expire that month.
You can sample rawhide alternatives at PetSmart with Treats Rewards birthday points toward trial-size treats in store or online. Rawhide means dried-hide dog chews, while rawhide-free options use chewable food or dental-chew ingredients instead. PetSmart says members who save a pet's birthday or Gotcha Day receive 1,000 bonus points worth $2 plus one-time 2x treat points that month get the details on the birthday and Gotcha Day gift.
That credit lets you try a small bag or roll without paying full price for a large pack.
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How does the birthday sampling work?
PetSmart explains members earn 10 points per $1 on merchandise and services, and every 1,000 points redeems for $2 in savings see how Treats Rewards points work. You can apply that birthday credit in store or online toward rawhide-alternative treats. That structure favors sampling.
That credit fits a trial-size rawhide-free chew rather than a large bag. Small packs let you test chew time, size fit, and interest before you spend more.
What rawhide-free chews can you try?
Earth Animal markets its No-Hide chews as rawhide-free chews made from real-food ingredients. The company lists brown rice flour, eggs, and olive oil, slow-baked into rolls, strips, and stix. Sizes follow dog size, so pick a match for mouth size and chew strength.
Rolls last longer for steady gnawers, while strips and stix suit shorter chew sessions. Start with one shape and watch how your dog handles it. Save the package directions for serving size.
What about chews for teeth?
The Veterinary Oral Health Council gives its Seal only to products with trial data for plaque or tartar reduction. Its dog table was updated in August 2026 and groups products into dental diets, edible chews, and rawhide chews. Greenies Original dental treats are rawhide-free, bendable, veterinarian-recommended chews.
Mars product text and the VOHC list link them to the Seal for plaque and tartar control. That listing helps you pick a sampling target with measured dental action, not just chew time.
Which bone treats should you skip?
The FDA reported about 68 pet illnesses linked to bone treats like ham bones and pork femur bones read the FDA warning on bone treats. The agency counted those cases from November 2010 to September 2017. It warns these treats can cause blockage, choking, vomiting, or emergency surgery.
Skip hard bone treats when you sample chews. Choose softer rawhide-free rolls, strips, or dental chews that match your dog's size. Watch the first chew session and remove small pieces.
How do you use the points in time?
PetSmart notes the birthday sampling needs an account, a saved pet date, and email opt-in, and the 1,000 points expire that month check the birthday and Gotcha Day terms. That deadline matters for sampling. Activate the offer before you shop and pick trial-size alternative chews.
Redeem in store or online before the month ends.
- Save the birthday or Gotcha Day date in your Treats profile.
- Keep email updates on so the credit appears.
- Buy a small No-Hide or dental chew before points lapse.