Why is rawhide bad for dogs?

Rawhide is a by-product of the leather industry, chemically treated with bleaches, lyes, and preservatives during processing. It's not actually a natural chew despite its appearance. Three specific risks: it can swell significantly in the stomach when swallowed, it's a major choking hazard when chewed down to smaller pieces, and the chemicals used to treat it have raised welfare concerns in countries with limited oversight. Dogs love rawhide because it lasts a long time, but there are far better single-ingredient alternatives that achieve the same thing without the risks.

How long should a natural chew last?

It depends on the chew, the dog's size, and their chewing style. As rough guidance: rabbit ears and small fish skins last 5–15 minutes, cow ears and small bull pizzle 20–40 minutes, large bull pizzle and beef trachea 40–90 minutes, ostrich bones and antlers can last days or weeks for slow chewers. If a chew lasts under five minutes for your dog, it's too small. If it lasts so long that it becomes a small swallow-sized piece, replace it before it gets there.

Can puppies have natural chews?

Yes, but choose carefully. Puppies have softer teeth and developing jaws, so avoid the hardest categories — antlers, ostrich bones, and dense bone chews can damage developing teeth. Good puppy options include: fish skins (soft and high in omega-3 for skin and coat), rabbit ears, soft cow ears, and small air-dried meat chews. Always supervise puppies with new chews and replace anything they break into smaller pieces. Chewing is genuinely important for puppy development — it relieves teething pain and satisfies a fundamental biological need — so don't avoid chews entirely, just choose age-appropriate ones.

How do natural chews help with dental health?

Mechanical friction. When a dog chews on something with the right firmness, the surface scrapes against their teeth and helps remove plaque before it hardens into tartar. The harder and longer-lasting the chew, the more dental benefit — antlers, bones, and dense meat chews are most effective. Soft chews and treats provide less mechanical scrubbing. Natural chews aren't a replacement for veterinary dental care, but regular use can meaningfully reduce plaque buildup over time, particularly for dogs that don't tolerate teeth brushing.

Are bones and antlers safe for dogs?

They can be, but they require more care than softer chews. The risk with hard chews is fractured teeth in aggressive chewers, and bone fragments if a dog manages to break off a sharp piece. Use bones and antlers only with calm chewers, never with dogs known to have dental issues, and always under supervision. Choose appropriately sized pieces — too small is dangerous because of swallowing risk; too large can be frustrating. Whole raw bones (with marrow) are different from cooked bones, which should never be given. If you're unsure whether your dog is a suitable candidate for hard chews, start with a softer category and observe their chewing style first.

What are the best chews for aggressive chewers?

Aggressive chewers need long-lasting, robust chews — but with care. Good options: large bull pizzle (very long-lasting, fully digestible), beef trachea, lamb necks, large ostrich bones, and antlers used under supervision. Avoid splintering options like cooked bones and any soft chews that will be demolished in minutes and either swallowed in chunks or wasted. The general rule: an aggressive chewer needs a chew that's bigger and tougher than you'd give a calm chewer of the same size. Our team can recommend specific products if you tell us how your dog typically destroys their chews.

How often can my dog have a chew?

Daily is fine for most adult dogs, provided you account for the calories. A bull pizzle stick or beef trachea is around 80–150 kcal depending on size — for a medium dog, that's a meaningful proportion of daily intake. Reduce food portions slightly if you're giving a substantial chew daily. For high-calorie chews like fish skins, watch the cumulative effect across a week. Smaller, lighter chews (rabbit ears, vegetable chews) can be given more freely. The exception is bones and antlers, which provide minimal calories but should be limited based on tooth wear rather than energy intake.

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Name: Venison Deer Leg
Brand: The Pets Larder Natural Dog Chews
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A proper long-lasting chew with genuine functional benefits. Sourced as 100% venison with the hair left on, these are a robust option for dogs who need something substantial to work on.

The chewing action helps support dental health by mechanically cleaning teeth and exercising the jaw. Venison bone is a natural source of calcium and trace minerals, and the hair adds fibre to the diet — traditionally thought to support natural worm management as it passes through the digestive system, binding to debris along the way.

No additives, no preservatives, no processing aids. Just air-dried venison as it comes.

Suitable for: Moderate to power chewers. The size and density makes these better suited to medium and large dogs, or determined smaller chewers under supervision.

Feeding guide: Offer as an occasional chew rather than a daily treat. Always supervise your dog with any natural chew, and remove once the chew becomes small enough to swallow whole. Ensure fresh water is available.

Ingredients: 100% Venison (with hair)

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Crude Protein 65.6%, Crude Fat 18.5%, Moisture 5.0%, Crude Ash 8.3%, Crude Fibre 2.6%

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