- MADE IN USA: Our beefhide chip rolls are made from thick, 100% natural rawhide sourced from American-raised, corn-fed cattle; they are crafted and processed in the USA for maximum quality and safety, and contain no dangerous additives or preservatives.
- GREAT FOR CHEWERS: American beefhide is thick and long-lasting to better satisfy your dog's natural desire to chew; they provide a safe, alternative chewing outlet for dogs with aberrant chewing behavior, and are 99% digestible.
- PROMOTES DENTAL : Chewing on rawhide helps improve teeth and gum by scraping plaque off your dog's teeth and preventing tartar build-up.
- PRODUCT DETAILS: Chip Rolls, Natural Flavor; 5", 22 Count - For small to medium dog breeds, but we highly recommend choosing a dog treat longer than the length of your dog's muzzle.
- RECOMMENDATIONS: Meant for intermittent usage; always supervise consumption and did any small pieces.
- FOOD SAFETY: Pet Factory beefhide chews are made in our Global Food Safety Initiative-certified manufacturing facility, which gives customers peace of mind in knowing that our products are produced under optimum safety and quality conditions.
- ABOUT US: Pet Factory has been the nation's premiere manufacturer of USA-sourced beefhide s and chews; our beefhide products come in a variety of shapes and sizes for every dog, including knotted s, rolls, and chips in various flavors.
What is Rawhide made from?The animal's skin is split into inner
and outer layers. The tough outer layer is used for leather
shoes, garments, and upholstery, while the softer inner layer is
cut and formed into different shapes for dog chews. What makes
Rawhide so tough? Collagen fibers link to make the animal's hide
tough yet flexible. Human skin has the same basic structure but
is much thinner. Where does Rawhide come from? The quality of
rawhide is often related to its country of origin: American
Beef-hide: Corn-fed beef raised in the U.S. supply a thick,
palatable and high quality chew. American beef-hide is considered
"The Source" of choice for premium chews Oriental Water-Buffalo:
Raised to work in the fields of countries like China, Korea and
Thailand, they are a common source of imported rawhide. South
American Range Cows: These animals are fed on grass and typically
have little and a rough, fibrous consistency. They are warm
weather animals with a thinner skin. How is Rawhide processed?
The animal's hide is transported to processing s where it is
split, washed, and cleaned. The hides are then cut, formed and
dried into many varieties of rawhide you see in the stores. In
less developed countries a lack of modern roads and refrigeration
trucks often requires the use of preservatives to get skins from
outer-lying areas to processing s. In the U.S. fresh
beef-hides are refrigerated during shipping to prevent
degradation , spoilage, fouling and the need for
additives Will my dog chew such a hard rawhide? When collagen in
the skin dries out, it becomes stiff. As your dog chews, the
saliva moistens and softens the rawhide. Foreign rawhide is often
sun parched while U.S. beef-hide is oven dried to prevent over
drying. Smooth shiny areas on a chew are a sign of heat breakdown
indicating an extremely hard area that the dog may not be able to
soften. How can chews help my dog? Natural tendencies of wild
canines and their predecessors was to sink their teeth into their
prey and pull away on the hides stripping the skin and meat.
Inherent in this feeding processes was the beneficial action of
the tugging and pressure on the teeth and gums which served to
toughen the gums and clean the teeth for a continuously y
mouth. Chews offer two valuable benefits to your dog. Dental
Benefits Infections, kidney and heart disease can result when
poor dental gives bacteria an environment to enter your
dog's body. Bacteria in the dog's mouth breaks down food
particles and converts them to plaque and excess . The plaque
can become mineralized to form a hard deposit on the tooth
surface called "calculus." The excess damages the gums
resulting in gingivitis. Unchecked gingivitis results in
periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss. As rawhide is
chewed and moistened, it wraps around the teeth and rubs off
plaque and calculi. Behavior Benefits All dogs have an inherent
desire to chew, especially puppies. Aberrant chewing can be a
sign of lack of exercise or a deficiency, but it is most
often a normal desire to chew. This drive can exhibit itself on
furniture and clothing items. Beef-hide offers a dog a safe
chewing outlet. How do I tell Country of Origin? Country of
Origin is required packaging information. Look closely for
indications of imitations of U.S. Beef-hide such as "Made from
U.S. Beef-hide in China or Mexico" or "Product of S America."
This is a further indication that even the importers recognize
the value of U.S. Beef-hide. What do I need to know about basted
rawhide? Basting ingredients are procured from flavor producing
companies that cater to the food industry. USDA and other
governmental requirements ensure the quality for U.S. goods.
Foreign imported rawhide must use U.S. made basting products or a
U.S. approved basted products. Are basted items non-staining?
Some basted rawhide cls to be non-staining. Generally, the
food colors used are water soluble and once wet can run and will
most likely stain. Clear Basted American Beef-hide has the flavor
your dog wants and is safe for your carpets and upholstery
leaving only faint indications of any staining if any at all. How
often should I feed chews? Rawhide is not a food, but a safe
chewable toy that can be, and most often is, consumed. It is
80-85% protein, 10-12% fiber and moisture, and 1-2% . High in
protein, low in , especially compared to pig ears and other
pork skin products, and fewer calories per ounce than a typical
dog biscuit. One or two hours of daily chewing is sufficient.
Which size and shape should I chose? Fortunately, chews come in
every size and shape imaginable. It is important that the chew be
large enough and thick enough that your dog cannot easily chew
off and swallow a large piece or the whole chew. Rawhide that
requires more than 7 days to chew should be replaced due to dirt
and bacteria buildup. Which dogs should not have chews? If your
dog has trointestinal disease or is eating a therapeutic diet,
you should seek a veterinarian's approval before feeding any
chews. Dogs with beef ies or that consistently swallow
s whole should probably not receive chews unattended.