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Straight answers about chews

What to give your dog, how long it should last, what to do when something disagrees with them, and why some of it smells the way it does.

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Separate raw dog food ingredients laid out on a white board: beef, liver, a whole fish, an egg, spinach, carrots and apple, beside a metal bowl The Chew Matchmaker

Dog Food Allergies and Treats: What Actually Causes Reactions

Most 'allergies' in dogs are not allergies at all. Here is the difference between an intolerance, a sensitivity and a true allergy, and how treats fit into an elimination diet. 3 min read Read → Several knotted rawhide bones arranged on a dark rustic wooden surface The Chew Matchmaker

Rawhide Alternatives: What to Give Instead, and Why People Switched

Rawhide has fallen out of favour with UK owners for some fair reasons. Here is what the concerns actually are, and seven natural chews that do the same job better. 3 min read Read → A border collie lying on a wooden floor behind a full food bowl, looking up at the camera unimpressed The Chew Matchmaker

Best Treats for Fussy Dogs: Why They Turn Their Nose Up, and What Works

Fussy dogs are usually not fussy at all. Here is what is really going on when your dog rejects a treat, and the formats and proteins that tend to win them round. 3 min read Read → A golden retriever lying calmly on a kitchen floor beside its food bowls in a bright open plan home The Chew Matchmaker

Best Treats for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs (And How to Find the Culprit)

If your dog reacts to treats, the answer is usually simpler than you think. Here is how to run a proper elimination, which proteins to try, and which chews to avoid entirely. 3 min read Read → A golden retriever lying outdoors on sandy ground, working at a long chew held under its paw The Chew Matchmaker

How Long Should a Dog Chew Last? A Realistic Guide by Chew Type

Your dog demolished a chew in ninety seconds and you feel robbed. Here is how long different natural chews realistically last, and how to match one to your dog's chewing style. 3 min read Read → Spotlight on small breeds vs. large breeds: finding the perfect chew The Chew Matchmaker

Spotlight on small breeds vs. large breeds: finding the perfect chew

A Chihuahua and a Labrador should not be chewing the same thing. Here is how jaw strength, texture and portion size change with your dog's build, and how to match a chew to it. 2 min read Read →