{"title":"Novel Proteins","description":"\u003cp\u003eLamb and ostrich — proteins most dogs have never eaten. The place to start if you are working through an elimination diet or managing sensitivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a novel protein settles things, you may also get on with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-treats-chews\"\u003echicken\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pork-treats-chews\"\u003epork\u003c\/a\u003e before returning to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beef-treats-chews\"\u003ebeef\u003c\/a\u003e. Sensitivities usually start in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/healthy-gut\"\u003egut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pets-elite-ostrich-liver-biltong","title":"Pets Elite Ostrich Liver Biltong Bite Size - Natural Dog Treat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sns-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOstrich is a genuinely different protein to beef or chicken, which makes this a useful option for dogs on an elimination diet or with a suspected sensitivity to the more common proteins. It is still organ meat, so the same moderation advice applies as any liver treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth African ostrich liver, dried into bite-sized biltong-style pieces and preserved with vinegar. Rates 3 of 5 on the Pets Elite chewyness scale. 90g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOstrich liver, vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinegar is used during dehydration as a natural preservative. No grain, no added salt or sugar, no colourants or flavourants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive under supervision, with fresh water alongside. Take it away once it is small enough to swallow whole. Chews and treats should stay under about 10% of what your dog eats in a day. Organ meat is rich — introduce gradually and keep portions small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs avoiding beef or chicken proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElimination diets and novel-protein trials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining rewards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDogs with sensitive digestion, until introduced gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrgan meat is rich. Feeding too much too quickly can cause loose stools — introduce gradually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePets Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried ostrich liver, bite-sized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOstrich liver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChewyness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 of 5 — medium hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreed size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll breeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain free, single protein, novel protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePets Elite (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pets-elite\"\u003eMore about Pets Elite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pets Elite","offers":[{"title":"90g","offer_id":49498179797219,"sku":"OLB100","price":47.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5214\/7683\/files\/pets-elite-ostrich-liver-biltong-front_427db9c5-dc5a-4be3-b875-f1dbacbcd35e.png?v=1787157540"},{"product_id":"pets-elite-lamb-sticks","title":"Pets Elite Lamb Stick Large Pack - 100% Lamb Dog Chew","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sns-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb is naturally leaner than the pork rind and beef chews that make up most of this range, which makes it the one to reach for if you are watching a dog’s weight or managing a fatty stomach. It is also a less common protein than beef, so it has a place in a rotation. Buy the small pack first — lamb is distinctive and some dogs simply do not take to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure lamb, dried into firm, dense sticks. Available as a small pack of about 50g or a large pack of about 200g. Rates 3 to 4 on the Pets Elite chewiness scale. Sold by weight, and natural variation applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb, vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinegar is used during dehydration as a natural preservative. No grain, no added salt or sugar, no colourants or flavourants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive under supervision, with fresh water alongside. Take it away once it is small enough to swallow whole. Chews and treats should stay under about 10% of what your dog eats in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a leaner diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating away from beef and pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs who need a chew that lasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrying a new protein — start small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a lamb-free elimination diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppies under three months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs who reliably refuse strong flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePets Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried lamb sticks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall ±50g · Large ±200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChewiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 of 5 — medium hard to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreed size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll breeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain free, single protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePets Elite (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pets-elite\"\u003eMore about Pets Elite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pets Elite","offers":[{"title":"Small pack ±50g","offer_id":49497806242019,"sku":"LSS","price":37.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pack ±200g","offer_id":49497806274787,"sku":"LSL","price":139.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5214\/7683\/files\/pets-elite-lamb-stick-large-pack-lamb-dog-chew-front-of-pack_54a653fa-07b4-4d5b-8164-2d8e975eac5f.jpg?v=1787157540"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snoutandswagger.co.za\/collections\/novel-proteins.oembed","provider":"Snout \u0026 Swagger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}