The Truth About Dog Bones & Chews: What's Best For Your Dog In 2024!
There are thousands of different treats and chews on the shelves today, some good and some bad. After running a pet store for over 20 years, We're here to help you find what’s best for your pup and how to avoid some bad choices.
First of all, let’s talk about what makes a BAD dog chew.
1. Splintering Risk.
Cooking can weaken the structure of the bone, making it more brittle and prone to cracking.
The easiest way to avoid this is to buy pet specific bones that are responsibly sourced. Don't just look for the cheapest bones you can find, this is usually an indicator that some safety aspects were skipped along the way.
2. Chemicals and additives.
Do you want to keep an eye out for artificial preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavors. These can contribute to various health issues, such as cancer and behavioral problems. You also want to avoid excessive salt and sugar, which is not healthy for dogs.
Think about it like this: You want to imitate your dogs ancestral diet. Bass your decisions around this when it comes to their food and their treats.
Can dogs easily consume sugar or preservatives in the wild? No. then why would we choose to feed them to our pets at home? It makes no sense and can lead to major issues, don't do this.
Look for all natural treats, chews and bones instead. Deer and elk antlers, bullhorns like this one, and even our peak chaser chews have zero artificial flavoring or preservatives and will keep your dog busy for hours.
3. Appropriate size.
This is a big one, and is one of the mistakes that most pet owners make.
We don't really see Chihuahua owners buying large Dino bones to keep their pup busy, but we do occasionally see owners of larger breeds looking at some of the smaller treats.
You need to be careful when it comes to choosing the right sized chew or treat for your dog. The last thing you want is for them to get a little too excited and choke on it.
Even the most experienced bone chewer can accidentally choke if they get too excited when company shows up. It only takes a second!
This is a mistake. It's very easy to make when it comes to buying treats and choose online. Unfortunately, some websites just don't make it clear as to how big a treat is.
We do our best to help our customers online with this, and we are always available for questions on our YouTube comments or Facebook page if you aren't sure what you should be feeding your pet.
Now that you know all about the mistakes to avoid when it comes to choosing bones and chews, we can get to the good part of the video.
Let’s take a look at some of our customer favorite bones and chews of 2024!
Number One: Chasing Our Tails Bull Horns.
We just got these on our shelves a few months ago and they have been an absolute hit with our local customers. Not only are they a super tough chew, but the pricing is simply awesome when compared to other options out there. For what it’s worth, they will be less tough than an antler, but tougher than a pig ear!
We have a customer come through the door with a persistent chewing dog at home, or a larger breed, this is one of the first chews we reach for.
It's hard to go wrong with anything from chasing our tails, they've been a store favorite of ours for many years!
Number Two: North Winds Premium Peak Chaser Chews.
The Peak Chaser Chews are one of our best selling items on our online store, and the reason why is simple: They have 4 simple ingredients and keep dogs busy for HOURS without leaving a huge mess in the house.
Unlike a typical bone that has residue and stinks up your living room, our peak chasers are a relatively clean chew that can keep even the most active dogs busy all day.
It's important to note that not all yak cheese choose are created equally. If you find yourself looking at other chews like this one online, you're going to find reviews talking about how they crumble, stink, or simply didn't hold up to their dog’s teeth.
We have perfected the yak cheese chew, and it’s a big reason why our online customers keep coming back for it. We have several customers that take advantage of our bulk deals on these chews and buy them in 24-pack cases monthly.
Number 3: Coffee Wood Chews
New from Canophera, these Coffee Wood chews are a hit! No calories, caffeine, or anything artificial makes these a great chew especially those concerned with the mess. They’re also environmentally friendly as they are a natural by product during coffee production.
We have had these Coffee Wood chews for a few months at the store and they’re a hit! They are a great way to keep your dog preoccupied, and the fine wood fibers serve as a toothbrush. Making them a wonderful dental chew.
Coffee wood is pretty hard wood espcailly when you compare them to other woods, but it’s apart of the reason why its one of the best choices to offer. With an option for each size, you’ll be able to find one for any size, 6 months and up!
They’re new, sorta different, but we found that they definitely have a place as a great chew for your dog!
Our pets are a part of our family and we want to make the best decisions possible for them when it comes to their health and well-being!
