Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Are Antler Chews Good For Your Dog?

By Filo Filmore


Antler dog treats are the completely natural chew toy which meets all the demands of today's conscientious dog lover. If you are looking for an organic treat which does not involve harming any animal yet is healthy and nutritious which your dog will love, then you have to try out antler dog chews.

What Is An Antler Dog Chew Treat?

Millions of animals grow antlers each year as part of the natural, annual cycle. In the US and Canada, millions of elk, moose and deer grow antlers in readiness for the mating season, however these are naturally shed in late winter or early spring when they are no longer needed. Naturally shed antlers are then typically collected using dogs specially trained to sniff out the antlers, or by scouts and Native Americans living on reservations as well as others who look to supplement their income.

The Benefits of an Antler Treat

There are many benefits for giving your dog an antler chew treat. For a start they are 100% organic with nothing added or taken away. There is nothing artificial about an antler chew, with no added coloring, no artificial ingredients and no preservatives. They are ideal for dogs with diabetes or gluten intolerant, and they are virtually fat-free but packed with healthy minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium.

Because an antler is inert, and there is no 'meat' involved, they are germ free and do not provide any home or sustenance for potentially harmful bacteria to take hold. This means your dog is playing with a chew toy which will not make them sick, and in the event the antler becomes dirty through play and use, all you need to do is wash the antler off and it is clean and ready for use again.

One of the first things you will not notice with an antler treat is the smell - there isn't any! Antler chews or odorless, again because they are not a meat based product, so there is nothing to decompose or create an odor. Your dog may love bully sticks, but even the odorless ones create quit a stink - nevertheless, your dog's sense of smell is well able to take in the aroma from the antler's marrow, and that is more than enough for them to get excited about an antler chew.

In conclusion then, you now have a completely organic chew, made in the USA and which is very healthy and nutritious for you pooch. You will get many, many hours of chew time from the antler and they typically last for between four to six weeks, depending on the size of your dog and how hard they chew.




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