Goughnuts Indestructible Chew Ring

Dad

I saw this one online. Thought it looked good. Your first reaction?

Boldo

It's a ring. Black rubber. Very industrial. Looks like something you'd find under a car, not something I'd want in my mouth. But the shape is interesting. At least it's not another ball.

Dad

Okay, you've been staring at it for ten minutes. What's the verdict on smell?

Boldo

No smell. That's the problem. I can smell the chicken dust on the treat bag from across the room, but this thing has nothing. It smells like a tire. A clean tire, which doesn't make sense. Did you wash it before giving it to me?

Dad

Now that you've actually used it — what do you think?

Boldo

Fine. It's actually fine. The texture is better than the smell suggested. Good grip. Doesn't chip my teeth like some of the cheaper ones. I've been working on it for twenty minutes and there's no progress, which is frustrating but also means it's not a choking hazard. Speaking of which, is there any chance you're making chicken for dinner? I smell something.

Dad

The cat hasn't touched it. Does that mean something?

Boldo

The cat is smart. She knows it's not for her. Or she knows it tastes like industrial rubber. Either way, I'm fine being the only one chewing it. I don't want to share anyway. She got that fancy treat last week.

Dad

Rate it. One to five. You know what the ones are.

Boldo

Four. It's durable, it's safe, and I don't hate chewing it. The smell thing bothers me less now that I've been working on it for a while. Would've been five if it had literally any scent, but I'm not complaining. Well, I am, but I'm also keeping it.