Description
Collection only, £1.75 each
Beef trachea is a 100% natural, highly digestible dog chew made from the windpipe of a buffalo. It serves as a healthy, safer alternative to rawhide, offering a tough, elastic texture that satisfies a dog’s natural chewing instincts.
Key Health Benefits
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- Joint Support: Naturally rich in glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen, which help build cartilage and maintain healthy joint mobility.
- Dental Hygiene: Actively reduces plaque and tartar buildup as the dog gnaws on the abrasive, crunchy texture.
- Low Fat & High Protein: Provides a leaner, low-cholesterol alternative to beef or pork, making it great for weight management.
- Hypoallergenic: Contains a single protein source with zero grain, gluten, or artificial additives, making it ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Common Product Types in the UK
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- Standard Tubes: Straight sections of the windpipe (often 15cm to 30cm long), which can be stuffed with raw food or peanut butter for mental stimulation.
- Wrapped Trachea: Trachea tubes wrapped in dried buffalo lung or biltong for an extra burst of flavour.
- Trachea Rounds / Donuts: Trachea sliced into smaller, crunchy rings or shaped into circles for smaller breeds or quick rewards.
Typical Nutritional Profile
While exact figures vary slightly by brand, a typical analytical breakdown includes:
- Crude Protein: ~75%
- Crude Fat: ~4%
- Moisture: ~3%
- Crude Ash: ~0.7%
