Dog Chew treats

Why Chew Items Are Important for Dogs

Chew items not only provide entertaining activities for dogs but also contribute to dental health by removing plaque and massaging gums. While they do not replace existing dental care, they serve as additional preventive measures for oral hygiene. Chewing stimulates saliva flow, removes any food residues, trains jaw muscles, and releases endorphins. Additionally, they help prevent your dog from using your furniture or other items like shoes for chewing.

Chew items for dogs include bones, chew sticks, chew balls, chew rings, chew snacks made from dried meat, and much more. When choosing chew products, opt for natural items that, unlike industrial chew sticks, do not contain unnecessary fats or sugars. All our chew items are made from natural materials, which in meat production represent by-products such as lamb skin, deer ears, or bully sticks (ox pizzles).

Keep in mind to deduct the calories your dog consumes through chew sticks from their daily food ration to avoid overfeeding. Natural products like those in our range are clearly preferable to industrial chew products, which can be very calorie-rich.

Choosing the Right Chew Items

The choice of the right chew item depends on the following factors:

• Size,
• Chewing behavior,
• Your dog's preferences.

Your dog's size: Robust chew items like large bones or chew sticks are suitable for large dogs. These are durable and safe, satisfying your dog's chewing needs. For smaller dogs, we recommend lighter and smaller chew items such as chew rings or soft chew toys. This way, you provide your dog with chewing pleasure without overwhelming them.

Chewing behavior: Aggressive chewers who chew vigorously require more robust products like antlers or cheese chew sticks. Moderate chewers who chew leisurely can chew softer products like horsehide or dried meat pieces. Light chewers are more cautious when chewing; you can offer them lung cubes or deer ears.

By the way, puppies enjoy chewing a lot, as you may have painfully noticed with chewed shoes or furniture. Chew items are very important for them, not only for dental health but also to train the jaw and alleviate any itching or pain during teething. For them, poultry necks provide a soft first chewing option. Also suitable are soft, yielding products such as ox pizzles, buffalo skin bones, dried meat, dried tripe, or small chew sticks. Another option is non-edible toys made from natural materials. Under no circumstances should you offer puppies chew roots, antlers, hooves, or leg bones, as these are too hard for them. Also, chew snacks with fur like deer ears are only suitable for adult dogs.

Your dog's preferences: Some dogs enjoy daily chewing, while others only need chewing material occasionally. Dogs also have different taste preferences. While some dogs particularly like beef, others adore chicken but disdain fish. Accordingly, you will choose your dog's chew items. There are also different texture preferences. Some dogs also prefer crispy items, while others prefer softer chew items. Also, consider whether your dog rejects strongly smelling chew items.

Tip: Pay special attention to choosing chew items made from safe materials. Chew items are generally safe as long as they are suitable for your dog's size and chewing behavior and are made from high-quality materials. Make sure your pet can comfortably fit the pieces into their mouth. Items that are too large can be difficult to chew but can often be easily cut into smaller pieces. However, for larger dogs, the pieces should not be too small. To be really sure, you can always watch your pet while they chew.

FAQ: Chew Items for Dogs

How often should I give my dog a chew item?
How often you should give your dog a chew item depends on their individual needs and preferences. Some dogs enjoy daily chewing, while others do it only occasionally.

How can I ensure that my dog does not swallow the chew item?
To prevent swallowing, it is important to give your dog chew items that are large enough. Moreover, you should observe your pet while they chew. Tip: Remove worn-out or too small chew items.

Which chew items are particularly suitable for large dogs?
For large dogs, robust chew items such as large bones or sturdy chew sticks are recommended. These are durable and safe, satisfying the need for chewing.

Which chew items are suitable for small dogs?
For small dogs, lighter and smaller chew items such as chew rings or soft chew toys are often better suited to provide chewing pleasure without overwhelming them.

Are there vegan or vegetarian chew items for dogs?
Yes, we also offer vegan or vegetarian chew items that are free from animal ingredients and still provide a satisfying chewing experience. You can find excellent plant-based alternatives such as coffee wood or olive wood.

Which chew items are particularly good for puppies?
For puppies, soft chew items or special puppy chew toys are ideal, as they are gentle on their still sensitive teeth and promote chewing behavior.