Pets Elite Tornado Sticks
Why we stock it
Two proteins wound together — a beef esophagus core inside a pork rind spiral. The spiral does the same job as it does on the Swiss Roll: layers take longer to get through than a flat piece. Earlier versions described the core as a beef stick; Pets Elite corrected that to esophagus. Contains both beef and pork, so it is out for dogs avoiding either.
What it is
A core of beef esophagus with pork rind wound around it in a spiral, then dried. Small is about 70g, Large about 140g. Rates 3 to 4 on the Pets Elite chewyness scale.
Ingredients
Beef esophagus, pork, vinegar.
Official ingredient line supplied by Pets Elite, replacing an earlier version that described the core as a beef stick. 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 like a layered chew
- Match the size to the dog
- Rotating textures within one chew
Not suited to
- Dogs on a beef-free or pork-free elimination diet
- Dogs who gulp rather than chew
- Puppies under three months
Specification
| Brand | Pets Elite |
|---|---|
| Form | Beef esophagus wound in pork rind |
| Primary ingredient | Beef esophagus and pork |
| Size | Small ±70g · Large ±140g |
| Chewyness | 3–4 of 5 — medium hard to hard |
| Life stage | Adult |
| Breed size | All breeds — match size to dog |
| Diet | Grain free |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Pets Elite (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town |
| Act 36 of 1947 registration | [V-number] |