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Chews for hard chewers: what lasts the longest?
Chews for hard chewers: what lasts the longest?
Lasting long comes from hard or from tough. Hard lasts the longest but can break a molar in a dog that cracks; tough gives way and is the safer choice... Read more...
How long may a dog chew per day?
How long may a dog chew per day?
A chewing session of 10 to 30 minutes, once a day or every other day, supervised: that is the rule of thumb. Read how to adjust the time to your... Read more...
Dog swallowed a piece of chew: what to do and when to call the vet
Dog swallowed a piece of chew: what to do and when to call the vet
Stay calm, do not make your dog vomit and check whether they breathe, eat and drink normally. Read which signs mean an emergency, what to watch in the days after,... Read more...
Treats for an overweight dog: lean choices and smart counting
Treats for an overweight dog: lean choices and smart counting
An overweight dog can keep having treats: small, lean and deducted from the daily ration. We group our treats by fat according to the label, from lung trainers and fish... Read more...
The best training treats for your dog: small, soft and quickly eaten
The best training treats for your dog: small, soft and quickly eaten
A good training treat is small, quickly eaten, easy to break and well tolerated. We compare our training treats on composition and fat according to the label, explain how many... Read more...
Chicken and duck feet: safe for your dog, bones and all?
Chicken and duck feet: safe for your dog, bones and all?
Dried chicken and duck feet suit most adult dogs, under supervision and never cooked at home. According to our labels they are fairly fatty. Read what is in them, how... Read more...
Head skin or rawhide: what is the difference for your dog?
Head skin or rawhide: what is the difference for your dog?
According to our labels, head skin is 100 percent one animal species; our rawhide combines beef hide with chicken or duck and starch. We compare composition, fat and moisture and... Read more...
Bully sticks: what are they and how much can your dog have?
Bully sticks: what are they and how much can your dog have?
A bully stick is the dried pizzle of a bull: tough, high in protein and, according to our labels, low in fat. Read what is in it, how much to... Read more...
Beef, pig or rabbit ears: which one suits your dog?
Beef, pig or rabbit ears: which one suits your dog?
According to our labels, beef ears are the leanest, pig ears vary widely in fat and rabbit and lamb ears are small and thin. We compare size, firmness and fat... Read more...
Deer antler for dogs: safe, or a risk of a broken tooth?
Deer antler for dogs: safe, or a risk of a broken tooth?
Deer antler lasts a long time and hardly smells, but it is so hard that a tooth can break. Read which dogs antler suits, the difference between split and whole... Read more...
Which dog chew is best for your dog? 15 types compared
Which dog chew is best for your dog? 15 types compared
The best chew depends on your dog's age, teeth, chewing style and stomach. We compare 15 types on hardness, chewing time and odour, and help you choose the right one... Read more...
Grain-free dog treats and allergy: when does it really help?
Grain-free dog treats and allergy: when does it really help?
Grain-free is not hypoallergenic: in a food allergy, beef, dairy and chicken are the most common culprits, wheat only comes fourth. The allergen ranking, the facts about grain-free food and... Read more...
Is dried beef tripe good for your dog? Nutrition, smell and how much to give
Is dried beef tripe good for your dog? Nutrition, smell and how much to give
Dried beef tripe is easy to digest, rich in protein, B12, iron and zinc and soft enough for puppies and seniors. Not a probiotic, because those bacteria do not survive... Read more...
When can a puppy have chews? What is and is not suitable per age
When can a puppy have chews? What is and is not suitable per age
From eight weeks soft, digestible chews; hard chews only after teething, around six to seven months. A table per age with what is and is not suitable, plus choking risk,... Read more...
Which chews are safe for dogs? What to give, what to avoid and why
Which chews are safe for dogs? What to give, what to avoid and why
Naturally dried chews made from a single piece of animal are safe when the size is right and you are nearby. Cooked bones and bleached chew bones are not. Per... Read more...
How many treats can a dog have per day? The 10% rule with a calculation table
How many treats can a dog have per day? The 10% rule with a calculation table
Treats should provide no more than 10 percent of the daily calories. With this table by weight and the calories of common dried snacks, you work out in three steps... Read more...