{"id":3532,"date":"2023-01-25T21:13:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T21:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/?p=3532"},"modified":"2023-01-25T21:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T21:30:40","slug":"cow-hooves-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kipandtwiggys.com\/cow-hooves-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Cow Hooves for Dogs (by Ruth the Vet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Cow Hooves are by-products that are cleaned, cooked and dried to create a chew<\/p>
Some are sold plain, but others are filled with a meaty paste.<\/p>
Cow Hooves are made from tough keratin, so are long-lasting but have a low nutritional value.<\/p>
They technically have a high protein content, but keratin is hard to digest, so most of it is not useful for dogs.<\/p>
The risks of feeding Cow Hooves include damage to the teeth, choking, and intestinal blockage.<\/p>
Cow Hooves are not suitable for puppies and young dogs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Like many natural dog chews, cow hooves are created from by-products of the meat industry. The bones are removed from the cow’s feet and then processed to create a tasty chew. Sometimes they may also be filled with a meaty paste to make them more appealing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cow hooves, as the name suggests, are made from the feet of cattle. The hooves are considered a by-product, meaning that they are not a normal part of the cow to be eaten. They do have several other possible uses besides dog chews – for example, they may be used to make tallows (fats for use in food or industry), fertilizers, and even foam for fire extinguishers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make a suitable chew, the hooves are removed from the rest of the foot, cleaned, cooked, and then air-dried. These hoof treats are then naturally hollow and are sometimes filled with meaty paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cow hooves are not usually eaten raw. They do technically contain some protein, but it is in a form that is very difficult for a dog to digest, so they are not usually a significant part of a balanced diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n