Natural Chews: Natural Chewing Fun and Activity for Your Dog

Natural Chews: Gnaw Naturally and Relax

Chewing is one of your dog's basic needs. It keeps your dog busy, relieves stress and leads to contented rest. Here you'll find dried natural chews for small and big chewers: from beef ears with fur to lamb ears, deer ears and rabbit ears, all the way to chicken feet, pig snouts and beef tripe. So there's something for every taste and every chewing style.

Soft and Hard Chews

For small dogs, puppies and seniors, soft chews such as beef lung, horse lung, rabbit ears or chicken gizzards are a better fit. Strong chewers will enjoy beef scalp, veal hooves, lamb pizzle or a veal leg with tendons for longer. Chew bones made from rawhide, such as a bone or a croissant with chicken, keep them busy too. Sprats and horse liver are popular snacks with an intense smell. Chicken necks, beef strips and rawhide rings or plaits add even more variety to the treat drawer. For dogs that shouldn't eat meat, cheese chews made from hard cheese are a vegetarian alternative that still smells irresistible.

Chewing Safely and Feeding the Right Amount

Always give chews under supervision and choose a size your dog can't swallow whole. If a piece gets too small, it's better to take it away. Chews provide energy, so count them as part of the daily ration. Fresh water should always be available, as dried snacks make dogs thirsty.

Frequently asked questions

Do beef ears with fur help against worms?
Fur on chews provides fibre and is popular with many owners. However, it doesn't replace a wormer. Whether and how often your dog should be dewormed is best discussed with your vet.

How often can my dog have chews?
For most dogs, one chew a day is fine as long as you factor its energy into the daily ration. For dogs with a sensitive stomach, start with small pieces and watch how the digestion responds.

At what age can puppies have chews?
As soon as the first milk teeth are through, puppies love to chew. Soft chews such as lung or rabbit ears are a good place to start. Give them in a suitable size and always under supervision.