{"product_id":"pets-elite-pig-ear-strips","title":"Pets Elite Pig Ear Strips Shaped","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sns-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth saying plainly, because the name still does not: these are strips of pork rind cut and shaped like an ear, not whole pig ears. Same animal, different part. That is not a downgrade — rind is more consistent in thickness than a real ear — but you should know what you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal pork rind, cut into ear-shaped strips and dried with vinegar. Available in 225g, 450g, or a 900g resealable tub. Rates 3 of 5 on the Pets Elite chewyness scale — medium hard. Pieces vary in size and colour. Pork rind is naturally fattier than a beef tendon or sinew chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork rind (skin), 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. Feed in moderation — chews should stay under about 10% of daily intake, and this one is rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs of any size who enjoy a medium-firm chew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a single-protein or grain-free diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds wanting a bulk pack rather than singles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot suited to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a pork-free elimination diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a low-fat diet, or with a history of pancreatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs who gulp rather than chew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone expecting a whole pig ear — this is shaped rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePork rind is a rich, fatty chew. Introduce it slowly if your dog has a sensitive stomach, and avoid it entirely if there is any history of pancreatitis.\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\u003eEar-shaped dried pork rind strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePork rind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225g · 450g · 900g\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\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAct 36 of 1947 registration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[V-number]\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":"225g","offer_id":49497817284835,"sku":"PE-PIGEAR-225","price":90.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":49497817317603,"sku":"PE-PIGEAR-450","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"900g","offer_id":49498392396003,"sku":"PE-PIGEAR-900","price":360.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5214\/7683\/files\/pets-elite-pig-ear-strips-front-01_35680ffb-674c-45b8-b2fb-4cf4064ed23e.png?v=1786452308","url":"https:\/\/www.snoutandswagger.co.za\/products\/pets-elite-pig-ear-strips","provider":"Snout \u0026 Swagger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}