ZoomiPet Antler 50-75g
This is a natural product and the antlers
will vary in size and shape
Antlers make fantastic dog chews because they are totally
natural, long lasting, provide good minerals and are odourless
to humans. Dogs can be quite choosy about what they like to chew
on but we haven't come across a dog that doesn't like Antler Dog
Chews. They last and last, longer than raw hide
and compacted vegetable starch chews. They're good for your
dog's teeth, as it doesn't fill gaps in teeth and the chewing
/gnawing, grinds down the chew slowly, helping to keep teeth
clean and healthy. They're also really good for dogs with
sensitive tummies and those on a fat controlled diet. Antler is
a fantastic ingredient because it contains all these beneficial
minerals: Collagen - Good for bones, tendons, ligaments and
cartilage Lipids - Essential for growth and development
Glucosamine - Good for joints and tissues Calcium and
phosphorous - Benefits bones and teeth Iron - Essential for
healthy blood cells Potassium - Good for nerve and muscle
function Magnesium - Aids in storing and releasing energy
Chewing is very good for dogs in many ways. It helps keep their
teeth clean, expends energy and keeps them occupied and out of
trouble, i.e. chewing the legs off your favourite chair! Chewing
releases positive chemicals from the brain, which will keep your
dog content as well. Wild dogs have been chewing on Antlers
probably for as long as both have existed. And why antler treats
are good for you too! They have very low odour to humans, but
smell delicious to sensitive dog noses. Antler Dog Chews last
far longer than most other chews or treats, like rawhide, sticks
made from starch, pig's ears or other compacted starch chews,
which means you don't have to buy so many! You know you are
giving your dog a chew that has not been boiled, processed or
pumped full of additives. 100% totally natural Our antler dog
chews and treats are cut from naturally shed, year fresh, deer
antlers, from healthy free ranging deer that live natural lives.
All our antlers are free from chemicals, preservatives,
colouring and additives of any sort, just pure and natural as
nature intended. A healthy alternative to rawhide, chemically
processed, rubber and manmade chews. Deer grow a new pair of
Antlers each year from the time that they are a year old. Each
set of antlers are naturally shed in late winter/early spring.
Antlers are unique to the deer family, and are composed of a
bone like material which regenerates each year. Antlers grow on
more than sixty kinds of deer, including moose, reindeer,
caribou and elk. Each antler grows from an attachment point on
the skull called a pedicle.The Antlers begin as layers of
cartilage then slowly mineralise into bone. In the beginning
they are soft and easily damaged, until they completely
mineralise in the late summer. Antlers grow very quickly and
faster than any other type of bone, growing up to 2.5 cm per day
in the summer! These truly amazing structures, are being studied
by biologists in the hopes of learning the secrets of fast cell
growth, which may unlock cures to various forms of cancer. As
they get larger they begin to branch out and are covered with a
thin skin of fine fur. At this time the blood that flows to the
antlers stops, and they begin to harden. When the antlers have
reached their full growth, the protective fur dries out, and the
deer will rub it off on trees. Finally in the winter, the
antlers will fall off. With each successive year's growth the
antlers will branch into more points until the deer has reached
his prime. Variations and sizing Antler Dog Chews are totally
natural and cut from complete antlers. These will vary in colour,
from greyish beige to dark brown. The shape can be straight or
branched, thick or thin. In the centre of the antler is a softer
portion that is tastier to dogs and is similar to marrow. Some
antlers are softer than others, and you may find that your dog
chews one antler faster than another. We have suggested sizes
for different breeds, but you know your dog best, some little
dogs are tough chewers, and some larger dogs are more gentle.
With the large range available at Antler Dog Chews, there is
bound to be one that suits your dog. Safety Like any dog chew,
you need to be watchful when allowing your dog to chew on an
Antler. Do not let your dog chew on an Antler that he could
choke on, keep an eye on how small the antler is getting and
take it away when it gets too small. When you give your dog his
antler, keep a watch that your dog is gnawing on the antler and
not trying to break it or bite it. If he is bearing down hard on
the antler, it is best to take it away from him (remember to
give him a treat for giving it up!), as chewing it too hard
could damage his teeth.
Every chew has it's dangers, so do watch your dog and be
satisfied that he is gnawing not biting.
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AN10098
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