Because they are made of bone, they don’t contain the fat and calories of other chews, so they are unlikely to contribute to weight gain.

It gives them the challenge of gnawing through the exterior to reach the delicious bone marrow inside.

For similar reasons, small breed dogs are also more susceptible to damage to their teeth and jaws, so choosing an appropriately sized antler or avoiding them altogether is essential. They are therefore a great dental chew for dogs and aid bone, teeth and joint maintenance and development. For owners of powerful chewers that destroy conventional chew toys in a manner of hours, antlers may seem like a gift from nature herself. With the correct sized product your puppy will grind down the antler over time and it will act as a perfect dental chew and well as being nutritious and tasty.

Natural and sustainable - antler chews are completely natural, free from additives, chemicals and any processing. As the Split Antlers are softer than the full antlers, they are suitable for dogs over 5 months and senior dogs too. We also recommend starting with split antlers for dogs if you have never given your furbaby antlers before. When a tooth becomes damaged and the pulp cavity is exposed, it must be extracted or a root canal must be performed.It can be hard to know if this has happened until your dog starts to show symptoms of internal pain or disruption. Rawhides provide your dog a long-lasting chew and pack heavy flavor that will keep your dog entertained. They are slightly darker in color than deer antlers, and contain more marrow content than the antlers of whitetail deer which makes them slightly softer.

Although moose antlers are not the sturdiest of dog chews, they make engaging and delicious dog treats. If your dog develops a blockage or the intestines are damaged, your dog may require emergency surgery. The problem with using only anecdotal evidence is that you only get negative views, people will complain when things go wrong.However, keep in mind that if your dog is an aggressive chewer, he can finish up the antler dog chew within a few days or weeks. Our suppliers have people who go to the forests to collect them they are then taken back to the supplier where they are cleaned, and they use steam to disinfect them.

Helping to satisfy a dog’s natural urge to chew, whilst also helping to strengthen and clean their teeth. Antler chews will never be entirely safe for any dog, and the risks of damage to the teeth, mouth, jaw, or guts will always be there.They are very functional and help clear plaque from dog’s teeth, they are very much lie a butchers bone. Bear in mind that our split elk antlers are the same average size and weight as the corresponding size whole elk antlers.