Pets Elite Ox Hooves Trimmed
Why we stock it
The same hoof as the standard version, with the jagged top edge sanded down to a smooth rim before it is packed. Sanded, not cut — a cut edge is still sharp. It is the version we would point most people to, because the jagged edge on an untrimmed hoof is the part most likely to cut a gum on the first session. Everything else is identical, including the 5 out of 5 hardness and the smell.
What it is
Real whole ox hooves, hollow through the centre, each individually sanded on the top edge to a smooth finish before drying is complete. Three to a pack. Rates 5 of 5 on the Pets Elite chewyness scale. Sold by unit, not by weight.
Ingredients
Ox hoof, vinegar.
Vinegar is a traditional natural preservation aid — it is what keeps these shelf-stable without anything artificial.
Feeding and use
Always supervise, with fresh water alongside. The top edge is sanded, but inspect regularly and remove the hoof if sharp edges develop as it wears, or once it is small enough to swallow. Store cool and dry.
Suited to
- Committed power chewers with strong, healthy adult teeth
- Owners who want an ox hoof with a cleaner finish
- Medium to large dogs
- Refilling the hollow centre
Not suited to
- Puppies and young dogs with developing teeth
- Senior dogs with worn or sensitive teeth
- Dogs that gulp pieces whole
- Dogs with existing dental problems — ask your vet first
Safety
Sanding the top edge removes the sharpest part but does not make a very hard chew soft. Hooves can still splinter as they wear. Supervise every session and stop using the hoof once edges become sharp.
Specification
| Brand | Pets Elite |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole dried ox hoof, sanded top edge |
| Primary ingredient | Ox hoof |
| Pack | 3 per pack |
| Chewyness | 5 of 5 — very hard |
| Life stage | Adult |
| Breed size | Medium and large |
| Diet | Grain free, single protein |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Pets Elite (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town |
| Act 36 of 1947 registration | [V-number] |