Premium USA Collagen Dog Chews - Apple Flavor | Natural Joint Support for Dogs | Perfect for Training, Teething & Dental Health

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Wonder why our collagen chews are so great for dogs? Great Shapes USA Collagen Dog Chews are an ultra-clean blend of direct-sourced bovine collagen and USA-sourced duck, chicken, bison, sweet potatoes or apple. Representing a new generation of treats, these chews are much lower in calories than biscuits, more digestible than traditional rawhide bones, have a much smaller ingredient panel than flour-based “rawhide substitutes” contain no added sugar or salt, are easier on the teeth than antlers and hard cheese chews , more natural and tastier than plastic or nylon, and 100% made & sourced in the USA unlike most pet treats. The family that makes Great Shapes Collagen Chews has been making dog chews for more than 30 years. Their new plant in central Indiana was built specifically to produce the healthiest, cleanest dog chews possible. FAQ's about collagen dog chews What is collagen? Collagen is group of proteins that provide the structure for tissues like cartilage, skin and tendons. It’s been called the “glue” which holds bodies together whether dogs, cats or humans. Pet nutritionists say the benefits of collagen for dogs may include improved bone, joint, skin, hair, nail and digestive health. Where does collagen come from? Collagen can be found in most animals and even some plants. But the vast majority of commercial collagen for human nutritional supplements, gelatin and dog treats comes from bovine hide—rawhide. Most of this rawhide is processed at leather tanneries. That’s where the hair is chemically removed and the hides split into layers. The top layer is processed into leather. The bottom layers go to make collagen products and traditional rawhide dog chews. Isn’t rawhide bad for dogs? There is nothing inherently bad about rawhide. Dogs have been chewing it for thousands of years. The biggest concern is tannery chemicals that may remain in the hide after processing, particularly in traditional rawhide dog chews. These unhairing chemicals, as well as whiteners, bleaches and stabilizers can remain in rawhide bones and rolls, making them potentially dangerous for dogs. Can't dogs choke on rawhide? Poorly made rawhide chews made from sheets of hide can be a problem. Our chews are double-ground, extruded and cured so they are tough but pose no choking hazard. Are collagen chews digestible? Yes, the finer texture and food grade enzymes used to process the collagen make Great Shapes chews nearly 100% digestible. Great Shapes Collagen Dog Chews with Apple USA Sourced USA Made Contains Collagen & Apple Great Shapes Collagen Dog Chews with Duck USA Sourced USA Made Contains Collagen & Duck Great Shapes Collagen Dog Chews with Sweet Potato USA Sourced USA Made Contains Collagen & Sweet Potato Great Shapes Collagen Dog Chews with Bison USA Sourced USA Made Contains Collagen & Bison