5 best natural chews for puppies

Puppies chew things.

They’ll chew their toys and bed. Your furniture, footwear and fingers! Anything within their reach. 

It’s totally normal puppy behaviour.

They explore the world with their mouths. Just like toddlers.

And they don’t know which items in your home aren’t for chewing or are potentially dangerous. Such as electric cables, a pair of glasses or the remote control.

Putting good management in place to prevent your puppy from chewing things you don’t want them to is your first port of call.

And providing legal chew items is your second.

This is especially important for teething puppies.

But, why opt for natural chews?

In this blog post we’ll share 5 of the best natural chews for puppies and why they’re key for your puppy’s health and happiness. 

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Why opt for natural puppy chews?

Natural chews for your puppy are a much healthier and safer option compared to others on the market.

Ang Ross from Raw Feeding Plus kindly shares her expertise, “natural chews will contain no additives, preservatives or chemicals. They are much easier to digest than processed treats, therefore much gentler on your puppy’s stomach. As there are no sugars, they’re great for keeping teeth sparkly”.

They’ll also help to;

• relieve teething pain

• settle your puppy at bedtime (or any other time)

• provide mental stimulation

And will give your puppy an appropriate outlet for their normal behaviour, “doing what their gnashers are designed for” (Ang Ross, Raw Feeding Plus).

Boosting those feel good hormones.

Who doesn’t want a healthy, happy and contented puppy, right?

A huge thankyou to our featured expert Ang Ross from Raw Feeding Plus for sharing her knowledge and providing the list below. The companies were chosen by myself through reviews and research.

Ang’s store is well worth a visit if you live nearby (Morecambe) or fancy a day out at the seaside.

***Always supervise your puppy with their chew, make sure it’s age appropriate and have water nearby.

In no particular order…

5 best natural chews for puppies

1. JR Pet Products Pate

This product can be used as a topper in your puppy’s Kong or Zogoflex Toppl. And as an added bonus, it’s great to make easy puppy training treats (shown in the video below).

“Our New Pure Paté for dogs is naturally healthy and totally irresistible. Made from 100% fresh meat/fish (no offal), these delicious treats are a brilliant single source of protein and are free from gluten and grain” (J R Pet Products).

And is suitable for all life stages.

This variety pack of small pate rolls, contains 5 different flavours or you can choose this pack of 3.

2. Bulls Pizzles

“Pizzles (or Bully Sticks as they are also known) are a long lasting, natural alternative to dental sticks and chews…Perfect for those following a raw feeding BARF diet and a fantastic natural treat for kibble or canned food fed dogs. A much healthier and safer alternative to rawhide chews” (Dragonfly Products).

These Bulls Pizzles are described by Dragonfly Products as suitable for puppies over 10 weeks of age and best suited to large or medium dogs.

3. Chicken Feet

“As a treat for your dog, chicken feet are an excellent source of glucosamine. Chicken feet also offer the benefit of naturally brushing your dog’s teeth. As your dog chews and gnaws on the chicken feet, he will absorb glucosamine from the cartilage while having his teeth cleaned at the same time”(Dragonfly Products)

According to Dragonfly Products, their chicken feet are suitable for puppies over the age of 4 months.

4. Rabbit Ears

“There are many benefits to feeding treats with hair/fur, they are not processed in anyway and are completely natural…Rabbit ears are very low in fat and packed with protein, they are a great alternative to rawhide and to fattier treats like pigs and beef ears. ” (Express Pet Supplies)

Express Pet Supplies say their product is suitable for puppies over the age of 12 weeks and are suitable for smaller breeds.

5. JR Pet Products Fresh Meat Sticks

“Our award winning pure meat dog treats are simply 100% pure meat – no additives or preservatives. Grain and gluten free. Includes several hypoallergenic varieties. It is currently the purest dog treat in the United Kingdom and we’re yet to find a dog that turns it’s nose up at it!” (JR Pet Products).

Suitable for puppies over the age of 4 months.

This blog post has provided you with 5 best natural chews for puppies and has explained why they’re key for health and happiness.

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I’d love to know which of these natural chews your pup enjoyed the most!

Please let me know in the comments section below.

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