Earth Animal No-Hide Chicken Chews 7" 2-Pack

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Dumplin’s family read the claims on the dog treat… “healthy alternative to rawhide”, “natural alternative to rawhide”, “no hide”, “no leather”, “100% human grade ingredients”… They trusted those claims. But…

In response to a recently issued report suggesting that Earth Animal No-Hide™ Chew products contain rawhide, we have provided the following statement: A puppy’s chewing instinct is more powerful than ever at this stage of development, and for those that are teething, chewing can relieve pain of emerging teeth and help remove baby teeth. It also strengthens their jaws, relieves puppy energy and stress and helps their teeth and gums develop normally. Chews and toys can also help spare your home from stray destructive chewing. Results: The sample was analyzed using a universal animal DNA test, which identified it as Bos taurus. DNA from other animal species was also detected in relatively low abundance.Earth Animal – and every other chew manufacturer – has a responsibility to ascertain that the product they market is as advertised and should detail all ingredients, including base materials, added flavors or basting. If they are a stand up company they won’t default to the “we’ve been victimized, too” defense so rampant in the Industry should their product turn out to be misrepresented. Original post included the full lab results. At the request of the lab the original document has been removed. Above are exact excerpts of the results.) Holding something in water does not mimic the conditions in the stomach nor does it measure digestion. What it can do is crudely mimic conditions in the esophagus. PERFECT FOR EXTRA SMALL DOGS & CATS: Just the right size for animals under 15 lbs, these all natural No-Hide Stix are made with free-range, grass-fed venison. Each chew delivers a delicious, long-lasting chewable bliss

being composed of eosinophilic material similar to that of the product examined in #17-279…. Based on my evaluation of both products, I suspect that the product from #17-217 is composed of material similar to that of #17-279” I received the lab report on the Salmon No Hide chews. This was done at a veterinary diagnostic lab by a forensic pathologist. The sample was submitted by my dog’s veterinarian. The lab rehydrated the chew in deionized water. The pink coating is described as gelatinous and friable which floated within the water. The chew itself described as tough and not able to be manually torn or pulled apart. The white/tan chew material was processed separately from the pink coating material The fat content is reported to be 5%, 4 grams in my chew. Salmon is considered a fatty fish. From the USDA nutrient database dried chum salmon is ( rounded to the nearest percent) 62% protein 14% fat and 22% water. Dried Egg is 48% protein and 43% fat. and oil would be 100% fat. So as not to exceed the reported fat content I can’t use a lot of Salmon, 25 grams dried salmon yields 3.5 grams fat unless it is some type of defatted Salmon and I can’t use much egg or oil either or the fat content is exceeded.Other ingredients like melatonin, chamomile, valerian root and passionflower induce relaxation and restful sleep. So they’re perfect to give before bed for a solid night’s sleep or to help you get through a thunderstorm or a vet appointment. (You'll need one chew per 25 pounds of your pet's body weight.) This product also earned the National Animal Supplement Council quality seal of approval and is made in a Good Management Practices (GMP) certified facility, indicating a high level of quality control.