{"id":1929,"date":"2021-03-31T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T13:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2022-09-18T12:51:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:51:26","slug":"beef-snouts-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/beef-snouts-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Beef Snouts for Dogs (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you have a medium or large breed dog which is a big chewer? Maybe they get through a normal chew in a matter of minutes? Are you looking for something natural which will keep them entertained for hours? Maybe you should consider beef snouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article we will discuss their benefits and downfalls, as well as whether they are safe and will suit your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beef snouts benefit dogs by improving dental health and joint health, as well as plenty of chewing time.<\/p>
Beef snouts should only be given to medium or large breed adult dogs with strong jaws, as they are very tough to chew.<\/p>
Beef snouts are not suitable for dogs with beef allergies. <\/p>
They can also become dangerous when they get small enough to swallow, as they are not very digestible and therefore could cause blockages.<\/p>
Some alternative natural options for beef snouts include antlers<\/a>, bully sticks<\/a>, ostrich tendons<\/a> and chicken feet<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Beef snouts are the noses of cows. You might have heard of pig snouts being fed to dogs before, but beef snouts are somewhat more of a speciality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a lot of variation between beef snouts prepared for dogs, and there is not a set way in which they are prepared. Some are extremely natural, having just been air-dried. Others are dehaired via hot water or shaving, then dipped in sodium hypochlorite to clean them, before drying them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to this, they can also be cut in several ways. Some beef snouts are simply the tip of the nose, which is mainly cartilage and skin (hide). Others still have a lot of dried meat still attached. And some still also have the hair on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefit of the meaty version is that they are more than just a chew and provide a substantial amount of protein. However, the ones without meat attached simply contain cartilage, which even though has some health benefits, is not very nutritional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beef snouts are by-products of the meat industry and prevent that part of the cow from going to waste. Most snouts in the UK are sourced from mainland Europe, from countries such as Switzerland. In the US, snouts are usually sourced from the US or Dominican Republic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What are Beef Snouts?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Benefits of Beef Snouts for Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n