The Hidden Risks of Smoked Dog Treats: Why Savannah Pet Food's Ostrich Products Stand Out
by
Gerhardus Hanekom
on
Jun 26, 2024
As pet owners, we strive to provide the best for our furry companions, ensuring they receive the healthiest and most nutritious treats available. At Savannah Pet Food, we are committed to this mission, which is why our ostrich dog products are not smoked, setting us apart from many competitors in the market. In this blog, we will highlight the unique benefits of our non-smoked ostrich products and explain why smoked treats can pose risks to your dog's health.
The Drawbacks of Smoked Dog Treats Smoked dog treats might seem appealing due to their distinct aroma and flavor, but beneath the surface, they can harbor several health concerns for your canine friend:
Potential Carcinogens: The smoking process often involves the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which are known carcinogens. Long-term exposure to these compounds can increase the risk of cancer in dogs.
Respiratory Issues: Dogs, like humans, can be sensitive to smoke. The inhalation of smoke residues can lead to respiratory problems, especially in dogs with preexisting conditions like asthma or bronchitis.
Digestive Distress: The chemicals and additives used in the smoking process can be harsh on a dog's digestive system, leading to gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach.
Allergic Reactions: Some dogs may develop allergies to the substances used in smoked treats, resulting in skin irritations, itching, and other allergic reactions.
The Savannah Pet Food Difference
At Savannah Pet Food, we believe in providing wholesome, natural treats that support your dog's overall well-being. Here’s why our non-smoked ostrich products are a superior choice:
Natural and Pure: Our ostrich treats are minimally processed to retain their natural flavors and nutrients. We avoid smoking and other harsh processing methods to ensure your dog gets a pure and wholesome treat. We use a heat drying process without adding any additives, resulting in 100% single ingredrient ostrich.
Nutrient-Rich: Ostrich meat is a fantastic source of lean protein, rich in essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. By skipping the smoking process, we preserve these vital nutrients, offering your dog a nutritious and healthy snack.
Easy on the Stomach: Our non-smoked ostrich treats are gentle on your dog’s digestive system. They are free from artificial additives and chemicals, reducing the risk of digestive upset and allergic reactions.
Promotes Health and Longevity: By choosing our non-smoked treats, you are investing in your dog's long-term health. Our products are designed to support their overall well-being, ensuring they live a happy, active, and healthy life.
Conclusion When it comes to choosing treats for your beloved pet, it's crucial to look beyond flavor and aroma. At Savannah Pet Food, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, natural treats that prioritize your dog's health and safety. Our ostrich products, free from the risks associated with smoked treats, offer a nutritious and delicious alternative that you can trust.
Make the switch to Savannah Pet Food's non-smoked ostrich treats today and give your dog the gift of health and happiness.
At Savannah Pet Food, we stand behind the quality of our products with unwavering confidence. We understand the trust you place in us to provide the best nutrition for your furry companions, and we are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.
The long ostrich tendon was new for my pup, and she loved it! She’s a pretty strong chewer and the tendon lasted about 15 minutes, which is great! We’ll be purchasing more of these.
This is Jax. He’s a rescue now living his best life.
He loves to chew but destroys quickly any toy or bone….until I found this ostrich bone. He absolutely LOVES it. He’d chew for hours if I let him. I sometimes have to pick up to get him to take a break. LOL
Will definitely be buying again…and again.
Thanks for a great product!
When I opened the treat, my dog came running to me sniffing the air like, what is that. Gave it to him and noticed his eyes went wide. He barked ran around the room, jumped and barked again. I finally realized he didn’t know what to do with this LARGE treat. He’s only 10 pounds. Broke a small section off, he went to chewing on that delicious ostrich gizzard.
Another positive note, no offensive order.
😂 Baxter conducted a full quality-control inspection:
Looked at bone.
Sniffed bone.
Walked around bone.
Stared from the other room.
Did a happy dance. 💃🐶
Sniffed bone again.
Licked it.
And… DONE!
Clearly, the bone passed inspection! 🦴❤️
It's the third session with the twister. Little 14# Ella would have knawed on it until it was gone. Not only does she enjoy the taste & action, but I have found it useful to have some quiet time myself😀
Our Bernadoodle Miko loves his ostrich bone. We will have to get another soon, as nothing in his world 🌎 holds his attention as much as nibbling on this thing.
She has not put this bone down for hours. Carries it outside and inside . She is a constant chewer and this is just what she needs. I will be purchasing again!
This is a picture of what true bliss looks like. Her Pit Bull roommate wanted her knuckle bone. So she got his MEGA bone. We think she is BONEdrunk. 😂 😆 😂
Bailey and Hobie love all of your products they have had so far!!!!
Always think that next box is theirs with Savannah bones!
Thank you for such a great product!
You service is the best!
Love it! My 8 month old PitShepSky mix is a super chewer. We have tried every type of bone, chew, yak chew, antler, etc… and everything is demolished within minutes. We are currently on day seven of his ostrich leg bone and still going strong. This has been his absolute favorite treat and the longest lasting by far. Highly recommend!
She was still chewing 40 minutes later and the bone looked barely different. I have tried many bones for her in the past but they lasted less than 10 minutes and cost a lot. I am very happy I found these!
So…..I ordered this food because my Shar Pei is Savannah. She is loving the ostrich sausages as a topper on her fresh salmon. The free gift were ostrich twists and she loved them. Chewed em up and gone. Ostrich chips with beetroot, she’s loving it as well. Savannah for Savannah. Love it!
Lily is a huge fan of the ostrich trachea. She loves trachea, but has some food allergies, so I was very happy to find a novel protein source. Will definitely be ordering some more since it passed the taste test with flying colors.
Gertie is an aggressive chewer but being a Doxy and having weaker enamel we couldn’t be happier with the ostrich tendon. We have tried countless other chews that were too hard or not appealing to her. This one is perfect. Will be ordering more!
Unemployed Lloyd loves this so much! He's been chewing on it for a couple weeks and has not lost interest or destroyed it. It doesn't splinter and keeps him busy for hours. At one point he accidentally pushed it under the sofa and he was beside himself trying to get to it! This is by far the best thing we've found for him to chew on safely that lasts for a long time. Will be ordering more of your ostrich items! Lloyd thanks you and so do we!
Our 7 lb. Yorkies have put a hurtin on this thing in about 2 days. The actual bone itself is still in tact but the softer tissues on the outside are just about gone. That's both good and bad. They love the bone but ingesting that tissue upsets their stomach a little. This is the leg bone. I will order more but will try other items. I need something that they want to chew but really can't eat.
Sadie and sawyer enjoying the twist, they have two but the grass is always greener! Looking forward to seeing how they enjoy the ostrich knuckles and bones purchased as well.
Our little Clementine fell in love with this big bone. It’s not easy for her to take a little break in between. She’s only been chewing for a couple of days, and her breath appears to be better already.
Best part: no splinters.
Thank you for a great and safe product.
Love Savannah snacks! I get a subscription to this set every month and the dogs really look forward to it. And I feel good about what I’m giving them because it’s lean and healthy, not to mention it doesn’t set off my little girl’s allergies (she has a strong allergy to chicken but the ostrich doesn’t have any effect on her). I especially like the beetroot snacks and they eat that every night after their last potty break, that gets them into their beds fast. I think the beetroot has a lot of vitamins and it’s really good for them. I forgot to show the braided tendon one that also comes in this kit… I forgot to show it because I just gave them that after lunch this afternoon. I think it’s a good deal for the amount of treats you get in one box.
I have to admit I was not going to believe this until I saw it with my own eyes. My dog Riley devours a bone in about 30 seconds and splinters it everywhere. She has had this for over 20 minutes now and it hasn’t budged and she is really really enjoying it. I am so excited! Finally somebody has figured out how to make Riley happy.
