{"id":1996,"date":"2021-01-14T12:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2022-09-18T12:51:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:51:34","slug":"lamb-trotters-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/lamb-trotters-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Lamb Trotters for Dogs (by Jo the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you seen lamb trotters for dogs in your local pet store and wondered whether they would be worth buying for your dog? Maybe you’re looking at natural dog treats and want to try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But undoubtedly you’ll first want to find out if lamb trotters are safe for your dog? And what exactly are the benefits of these treats? In this article, we will discuss all there is to know about lamb trotter treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lamb trotters are by-products of the lamb meat industry. They are usually treated to remove the hair and clean them before dehydrating by air baking.<\/p>
Lamb trotters provide health benefits such as chewing time to reduce anxiety, improving dental health and improving joint health.<\/p>
There are several risks associated with lamb trotters, including obstructions, splintering leading to gut perforations, and tooth fractures.<\/p>
Some great alternatives to lamb trotters include beef tendons<\/a>, antlers<\/a> and raw, meaty (non-weight bearing) bones.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Lamb trotters are treats made from the lower legs of lambs, cut off from the carpus (wrist of the front leg) or tarsus (hock of the back leg). It includes a long bone (metacarpal or metatarsal), fetlock joint, smaller lower leg bones, and insides of the hoof. They don’t usually contain the keratin outer layer of the hoof or the hair, and are therefore mainly made up of ligaments, tendons, dehaired skin and bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hoof trotters are usually dehydrated through air baking at a high temperature. It locks in plenty of taste, and kills off bacteria, but does make them relatively hard to chew which contributes to some risks discussed further on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on whether any preservatives have been used, and the cleaning process prior to dehydrating, lamb trotters can vary in colour from brown (the most natural) to white (the most processed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are certainly many nutritional benefits associated with lamb trotters, including being high in protein and beneficial for joints and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What are Lamb Trotters? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Benefits of Lamb Trotters for Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n