Dogs love these tasty chewy treats made from cow windpipes! Naturally low in fat and packed full of glucosamine and chondroitin, these treats make an excellent way to clean teeth while providing some great nutritional benefits as well.
Grass-fed beef makes these one-ingredient chews that are naturally low in fat, providing an alternative to rawhide for dogs who chew regularly. Their unique, gnarled surface keeps your pup entertained while they remove plaque and tartar buildup as your pup chews!
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Benefits
Beef trachea chews are packed with protein and are an excellent source of the joint-nourishing compounds chondroitin and glucosamine, plus contain essential fatty acids for maintaining a healthy coat and skin.
These single-ingredient chews are made from all-natural grass-fed beef trachea from free-range American cattle, providing a healthier alternative to rawhide without hormones, preservatives, steroids, antibiotics or artificial chemicals. Plus, as your pup chews away they help promote dental hygiene by scraping plaque and tartar off his or her teeth as they chew!
These chews are processed at freezing temperatures to preserve more of their nutritional benefits than oven-baked tracheas. As such, these long-lasting treats are great for dogs with sensitive stomachs or mouths as well as being gluten-free!
Pros
Tracheas are an excellent natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin that help promote joint health in dogs of all ages, as well as high protein and low fat. Plus, these chews help keep their teeth clean by reducing tartar.
These treats are very durable, and will hold up under vigorous chewing. They make for great options to keep bored dogs occupied while providing mental stimulation and enrichment for both you and your pet. You can easily find them at pet stores.
They can present a potential choking risk, so you should closely supervise your dog while they chew them. They also may leave permanent stains on carpets and upholstery; additionally, these chew options do not last as long as others, such as bully sticks.
Cons
As with any chew, tracheas can pose a choking hazard in rare instances and aren’t recommended for dogs with sensitive stomachs, as they may cause digestive issues in some pups. As with other meat chews, however, tracheas can be high in calories so limit how often this treat is offered and monitor your pup while they chew to ensure they don’t consume too many and develop stomachache as a result of excessive consumption.
Thank goodness there are several low-fat and organic options for pups with food sensitivities! One such treat, manufactured in the US with 3-inch beef trachea pieces suitable for smaller breeds such as corgis. At less than two dollars per chew they’re an economical solution that’s packed full of low fat content as well as joint health-promoting glucosamine and chondroitin to promote overall joint wellness.
Raw or Roasted?
These chews differ from rawhide in that they’re made with 100% grass-fed beef trachea from free-range American cattle and offer many health benefits, including being low in fat with no hormones, preservatives, steroids or antibiotics added during production. In addition, the chews help remove tartar and plaque for fresher teeth and gums–though they should never replace brushing your pup’s teeth!
Select a chew that’s the appropriate size for your pup’s canine companion. Choking hazards exist with small chews while those too big may pose swallowing difficulties for him/her. Offer these chews no more often than three times every week while rotating other types of treats to offer your canine an enrichment boost.
Storage
Natural beef trachea chews do not contain preservatives, so to prevent rancidity they must be stored correctly. Aim to store them in an airtight container in your fridge – this will both lengthen their shelf life as well as protect from contamination from other food or chews in your fridge. Long term storage options exist with freeze dried chews lasting up to three years in there!
Consider that beef trachea can pose a serious choking hazard to small dogs, so always supervise their consumption when feeding one to them. Also provide plenty of water while they’re chewing their treats or chews.
