Long-lasting chews that are low fat??

[silke]

Apologies if something like this has been asked before, but I can't find the threat. After reading on here how fatty pigs ears are (and that they can come from suspect sources), I'm thinking of what else I could give Charlie to chew on. I need something that's long-lasting and that he can have quite frequently. He's not really interested in Kongs, I've tried stuffing them with loads of different things, and carrots don't last very long. 

I'm after something that's low in fat and fairly healthy (he's not the slimmest!), lasts a while and he likes.

I've tried bones, but they gave him really hard poos.

Thank you!!
Silke

[Cob-Web]

You could try cows or deer ears, instead - they are really low in fat  Or, how about chicken necks, ostrich tendons or cow hooves..... 

[Helen]

hard poo's are good i think - helps clear the dreaded anal glands - why don't you give smaller recreational bones if he seems to be struggling with t'other end?

otherwise rachel's suggestions are great 

[silke]

Where do I get the small recreactional bones, Helen, and what do they look like? His poos were so hard at one point, that he was crying and I thought they maybe didn't agree with him.

Will try the cows and deer ears, though - thanks, Rachel! Can you order them online?

Silkex

[Cob-Web]

Will try the cows and deer ears, though - thanks, Rachel! Can you order them online?

Yup - try www.zooplus.co.uk 

[Clover]

Bulls pizzles last ages.

[Coco]

A good butcher should give you a variety of bones. Ours does for free though I always buy something too.

ETA: Wow, fab site Rachel

[silke]

Thanks everyone! I've ordered quite a few bits from Zooplus - a great find.

Silke

[Vivienne]

Bulls pizzles where on earth would you buy those! and where we live there aint no such thing as a butchers

Viv

[Clover]

Bulls pizzles, Jollyes, and some independent pet shops. They are the longest lasting chew that I can buy and that she will eat. Just seen that Zoo plus do themhttp    http://http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/dogs/dog_treats_chews/beef

[silke]

Just to update you - I've received the stuff from Zooplus (which was really, really quick ). I ordered cows' ears and deer ears - both dogs love them! Thanks again for your suggestions.

Silke

[daunting]

shoes are good for long lasting chewing 

[silke]

shoes are good for long lasting chewing 

Dare I ask - chewy ones or human ones?

[daunting]

human of course 
leather has a better taste and texture apparantely 

[Luvly]