Pet parents have various edible chews available to their puppies that will keep them busy while also aiding with teething and entertaining them, but it is crucial that you monitor closely so your puppy does not choke on or develop digestive issues due to these chews.
The best chews for puppies are long-lasting and made with natural ingredients free of chemicals or allergens, like these:
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1. Beef Esophagus Chews
Puppies have an inborn desire to chew; it helps them explore their world and alleviate teething pain and stress, as well as strengthening jaws and keeping teeth clean.
Popular chews we give puppies — like bones, rawhide and antlers — may be too hard for their delicate little mouths and could cause choking accidents. Braided beef esophagus chews provide safe chewing options while massaging your pup’s gums while they chew away!
These chews are composed of one ingredient and low in fat content to avoid contributing to weight gain in your dog. Furthermore, they’re high in protein and chondroitin sulfate that supports joint health.
Silver Spur’s chews are made with the cartilage of grass-fed cows without antibiotics or hormones, providing your pup with an odor-free snack without antibiotics or hormones. Plus, these Omega-3 rich treats help keep skin and coat health at its optimal.
2. Chicken Esophagus Chews
Puppies need chew treats that are gentle on their teeth and this one fits that bill perfectly. The braided shape massages gums while helping relieve teething discomfort. Open Range’s 100% natural chicken esophagi chews are long-lasting with a delicious meaty flavor – ideal for pups!
As much as our pups enjoy chewing on everything they can get their mouths on, certain items could pose serious choking hazards for them – including decorations, string toys and food packaging. Try opting for something lower in fat such as beef tendon chew instead – they’re much safer!
No chew should replace your dog’s diet, but natural chews that contain high levels of proteins and minerals are great additions to a balanced meal. Just be sure to factor their calorie content into their daily calorie total! Preventive Vet recommends Earth Animal’s rawhide alternatives which contain less fat while being more digestible; plus they come in various sizes that reduce risk of choking.
3. Beef Tendon Chews
Beef tendon chews offer an ideal source of lean and high-quality protein for puppies growing fast, and also contain glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health.
Tendon chews are low-fat snacks that offer a healthier alternative to rawhide or other meaty chews, and contain plenty of collagen, making them great sources for skin and coat health as well as joint support.
Chewing on a beef tendon chew can also improve your pup’s dental health by scraping food, plaque and tartar off their teeth and stimulating saliva production to wash away bacteria in their mouth and freshen up their breath.
However, like all chews, beef tendons pose a potential choking hazard and should always be given under close supervision. When feeding these treats to your dog or puppy, always watch their progress to ensure they don’t swallow whole chunks! This is particularly important with puppies who tend to swallow chews whole and even more so for dogs prone to swallowing chews whole.
4. Beef Tripe Chews
Tripe can actually be beneficial for your pup! Green (uncooked) tripe derived from grazing animals’ stomachs contains special digestive enzymes and pre-digested plant matter which help your dog digest his own food more easily and absorb all the necessary vitamins and nutrients more fully.
Food that provides your pet with essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus as well as amino acids and fatty acids is key to good health, with plenty of gut-friendly bacteria and probiotics helping boost immunity, aid digestion and provide essential vitamins and minerals.
Tripe is highly palatable and contains the ability to stimulate the jaw and gum muscles for improved dental health in dogs. Chewing on large pieces of tripe is like giving them their own natural toothbrush – exercising his jaw muscles, massaging his gums and scraping his teeth while at the same time stimulating picky eaters and being so rich in nutrition it may even help them gain or maintain weight!
