Elevated Indulgence
1. Why Feed Animal Parts? The Benefits
• Dental Health: Furry ears/tails act like natural floss + toothbrush. The fur scrapes plaque.
• Mental Enrichment: Chewing is calming + burns energy. Novel textures keep dogs busy.
• Nutrient Boost:
○ Bunny ears: Low fat, high protein, glucosamine for joints
○ Tails/feet: Natural collagen + chondroitin
○ Hearts: Taurine-rich muscle meat, great for heart health
○ Lungs: Lean, low-calorie training treat, iron + protein
• Allergy Friendly: Novel proteins like rabbit/duck help dogs with chicken/beef sensitivities
• All Natural: Single-ingredient, no fillers or preservatives like many commercial chews
• Introduce Slowly: Too much organ meat = upset stomach. Start with 1 new item per 3-4 days.
4. How Much to Feed: The Math Without Stress
• The 10% Rule: Treats/chews/add-ins should be ≤10% of daily calories. Rest is balanced meals.
• Organ Meat Rule: Organs = max 5% of diet if feeding raw. Heart/gizzard count as muscle meat, not organ.
• Example: 50lb dog eating 1000 cal/day = 100 cal max in extras. 1 dehydrated bunny ear ≈ 30 cal.
• Poop Watch: Too rich = loose stool. White/chalky = too much bone. Fur in stool = normal for furry chews.
5. New Customer Starter Plan: Week 1-2
1. Day 1-3: One small dehydrated lung or ½ bunny ear. Supervise 10 min, then trade for meal.
2. Day 4-6: If poop is solid, try freeze-dried heart pieces as training treats.
3. Week 2: Introduce trachea or duck foot. Always after a meal so they’re not ravenous.
4. Build Up: After 2 weeks of good tolerance, you can rotate 2-3 different parts per week.
6. Common “Ew” Questions Answered
• “Will the fur make them sick?” Nope! Fur acts as fiber. You’ll see it in their poop - that means it’s cleaning them out.
• “What if they swallow it whole?” Choose bigger sizes + supervise. You can also rehydrate chews to make them less of a choke risk.
• “Why does my dog’s poop look weird?” Dark/black from fur or blood in organs = normal. White/chalky = too much bone. Runny = slow down.
• “Storage?” Air-dried: pantry 6+ months. Freeze-dried: same. Raw: freezer, thaw in fridge. If it smells rancid, toss it.
• “My dog won’t touch it” Try smearing with peanut butter, rehydrating with bone broth, or starting with freeze-dried lung - it’s like dog potato chips.
7. Red Flags: When to Stop & Call Vet
• Choking, gagging that doesn’t resolve
• Vomiting/diarrhea >24hrs after new chew
• Lethargy, bloated abdomen, straining to poop
• Broken teeth - if you hear cracking, item is too hard
New to Feeding Animal Parts? Start Here.
A beginner’s guide to rabbit, pig, goat, chicken & beef chews for happy, healthy dogs
1. Why Your Dog Will Love These Parts
Feeding animal parts isn’t weird — it’s what dogs are built for. Every ear, tail, heart, and foot we sell is single-ingredient and air-dried, freeze-dried, or raw, with no junk added.
Key wins: cleaner teeth, calmer brain, joint support, protein rotation for allergy dogs, and crazy high-value rewards.
2. Safety Basics: Read This First
• Supervise every chew until you know your dog’s style. No “walk away” chews for beginners.
• Go bigger than their muzzle to prevent gulping. Trade for a high-value treat when it gets to 2” left.
• Introduce one new item every 3-4 days to watch for tummy upset.
• Know your chewer:
○ Gulpers: Start with furry rabbit ears, puffy lungs, or chicken feet. Freeze for extra work.
○ Shredders: They’ll love dissecting furry ears & goat tails.
○ Power Chewers: Skip cooked bones. Stick to air-dried parts + raw recreational bones once you’re confident.
• NEVER feed cooked bones. Our chicken feet are dehydrated, not cooked — that keeps them safe & crunchy.
• Storage: Air-dried = pantry 6+ months. Raw = freezer, thaw in fridge 24hrs. If it smells “off,” toss it.
3. Your Menu: What We Carry & How to Use It
