Safe and Nutritious: The Benefits of Feeding Your Pet Unique Treats like Duck Heads and Pig Snouts

Duck heads, pig snouts, and chicken necks are appearing on the shelves of local pet retailers across the country. We all want to treat our pets, but if you have seen our unique treat selection, you may wonder if these exotic treats are safe for your pet. We asked Dr. Richard Patton, a world-renowned pet nutritionist, for his insight on the topic; here’s what these unique treats offer.

Nutritional Value

These exotic freeze-dried treats add protein, fatty acids, calcium, and trace minerals to your pet's diet. Because they are single-source snacks, they’re just what they say they are and contain no other added ingredients. Snacks like chicken necks, duck necks, and bully sticks are excellent sources of energy.

Oral Health Support

The chewing and chomping of freeze-dried snacks support oral health, which impacts the overall health of your pet. Duck heads and bully twists offer a satisfying chew that will keep their smile beautiful, and their breath less smelly. It’s important to keep an eye on those gums and teeth.

Mental Stimulation

The chomp and chew of these snacks provide mental stimulation to keep your pet entertained and engaged. Some of the longer-lasting options of these freeze-dried treats, like bully sticks, moo sticks, and pig ears and snouts, will keep them busy and working to earn their reward. Offering this protein-packed snack will also make them less likely to chew on something they’re not supposed to.

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