Pets Elite Pig Shells

Why we stock it

This is the cartilage shell from inside the ear, which normally gets lost in the trim. Cartilage is where glucosamine and chondroitin naturally occur, so it is a reasonable thing to give a dog you are thinking about mobility for. If joints are the actual reason you are shopping, a measured supplement is the honest answer and this is a nice extra.

What it is

The dried inner cartilage shell of a pig ear, curved and firm. Roughly 380g in a pack of ten. Rates 2 to 3 on the Pets Elite chewiness scale — softer than a bone, firmer than a soft treat.

Ingredients

Pork, vinegar.

Vinegar is used during dehydration as a natural preservative. No grain, no added salt or sugar, no colourants or flavourants.

Feeding and use

Give 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.

Suited to

• Dogs who cannot manage a hard chew
• Older dogs with worn teeth
• Small and medium breeds
• Dogs on a beef-free diet

Not suited to

• Dogs on a pork-free elimination diet
• Power chewers — this will not occupy them
• Anyone buying specifically for joint support, on its own

Specification

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