Chewing is part of the fundamentals for all dogs. Aside from chewing contributing to the development of the neck and jaw muscles for dogs, it also helps with promoting healthy teeth and gums. In addition, chewing also helps with mental stimulation, and helps to relieve boredom and frustration. With that being said, it is understood that we have different chewers in the dog community. For example, there are soft, moderate, and power chewers. It is very important to observe your dog’s chewing behavior to better understand what chew is appropriate for him/her.
Soft Chewers
If your dog is a soft chewer, the following items are the ones recommended for your pet:
- Steer Stick
- All Beef Moo Taffy Items
- Trachea
- Pig Ears
- Lamb Ears
- Cow Ears
- Chicken Feet
- Duck Feet
Moderate Chewers
If your dog is a moderate chewer, the following items are the ones recommended for your pet:
- Bully Sticks
- All Bones
- Beef Femur Slice Bones 6pk
- Smoked Pork Femur Bone
- Smoked Shin Bone
- Knee Cap Bone
- Regular Center Cut Bone
- XL Center Cut Bone
- Smoked XL Center Cut Bone
Power Chewers
If your dog is a power chewer, the following items are the ones recommended for your pet:
- Bully Sticks
- All Bones
- Beef Femur Slice Bones 6pk
- Smoked Pork Femur Bone
- Smoked Shin Bone
- Knee Cap Bone
- Regular Center Cut Bone
- XL Center Cut Bone
- Smoked XL Center Cut Bone
- Artisan, Himalayan Chews
- Deer & Elk Antlers
As a reminder, please be advised that these are just suggestions and know that you are not limited to these options. Hopefully this information better helps understand what type of chewer you have at home. If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.