12 Benefits of Chews and Biscuits

You may have come across endless possibilities when it comes to different chews and hard biscuits for your dog, and there are definitely many reasons for their widespread use. It’s no doubt that we have a wide selection here at Amelia Co as well.

Safe and natural dog chews can have nearly endless benefits for your dogs, so continue reading to find out what chews may work for you!

1. Chewing is a natural action for your dogs. Wild dogs of all kinds can often be found chewing and gnawing on bones, and while we may not be able to provide a fresh carcass for your dog daily, chews are a great way to add that behavior back into your dog’s routine. This is also something that will help prevent destructive chewing around the house. 
2. Dog chews are great for removing plaque and tartar from the teeth. This is often due to a mechanical scraping of the teeth. Ingredients in the chew can also help! For example, Miscanthus Grass can sometimes be seen in dental chews as a great source of natural fiber and a great dental health aid!
3. With the removal of plaque and tartar comes the benefit of better breath! Nobody wants hot doggy breath in the morning, and dental chews can be great at preventing this. Some chews even come in a natural mint flavour to add a bit of fun for your dog and a bit of pleasantness for you.
4. Certain chews, like SmartMouth Dental Chews, contain added glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine and chondroitin are found naturally in your dogs hips and joints. When these are added into the dog’s diet, you provide the body with an extra boost which can help maintain the health of your dogs joints. This can also help with chronic inflammation. Overall, a general pain reliever for your dog!
5. Chews that are very fibrous, like beef tendons, act as a natural floss when your dog chomps down. We all know the importance of flossing your teeth!
6. Most chews, especially chews from The Butcher Shop, are completely 100% natural. Our cookies are also completely natural, with no added preservatives. You can be sure that your dogs are getting the best when they are given Amelia’s chews.
7. Adding toys and chews is a great way to relieve boredom and add a bit of enrichment to your dog’s life. 
8. Adding enrichment to the diet has the added benefit of reducing stress in your dog. 
9. Chews that contain collagen, like Amelia’s Trachea treats, add a great boost of health to your dog’s daily life. Collagen is the main protein found in connective tissue in the body. Dietary collagen is great for the promotion of healthy bones, joints, coat, nails, and digestion. 
10. The Butcher Shop products are PACKED with natural animal protein
11. Puppy-safe chews are a great way to keep your new puppy busy. They also help promote healthy tooth growth and help to relieve pain associated with teething.
12. And finally, the action of chewing works the jaw muscles and uses up tons of excess energy in both adult dogs and puppies. 

Author - Paige Kennedy B.Sc. M.Sc.

After graduating from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc. in Animal Biosciences and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition, I really found my passion for learning as much as possible about our non-human friends. My experience ranges from hobby breeding and pet keeping to scientific research in the agricultural industry. At home, I’ve cared for cats, rats, hamsters, mice, freshwater aquariums, geckos...and even an axolotl! My job of researching pet care will never end and I hope to share it with all of our Amelia readers.