Why Do Dogs Like Moose Antler Chews?
Domestic dogs aren’t the only animals that enjoy a good antler. Moose antlers are chewed by a variety of critters in the forest from mice and rabbits to bears and wolves.
Why you might ask? The secret lies in the nutritional content packed in the delicious marrow. Dogs are attracted to antlers because they have an innate ability to sense this dense, nutrient rich marrow which they inherited from their canine ancestors!
If you're curious whether dogs can safely chew antlers in the first place, we covered that in our article on can dogs chew antlers.
Benefits Of Antlers for Dogs - Top 8 Nutrients
A good, fresh moose antler dog chews will be packed with calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese. All essential nutrients for a happy and healthy pup! Let's take a closer look at each nutrient and see how they might benefit your dog!
Chewing on durable natural materials is also part of a dog’s instinctive behavior. We explain the science behind this in our article on why dogs need to chew and why antlers are a natural solution.
Calcium - Calcium plays a vital role in your dog’s overall health. It is well known for its role in building and maintaining strong bones, but did you know it aids in digestion, the ability to clot blood, muscle strength, normal hormone transmission, proper nerve function, maintaining healthy heart rhythm, and bone and cartilage maintenance and formation.
Phosphorus - Supports healthy kidney function and aids in maintaining a normal heart rate during exercise.
Potassium - Excellent for proper nerve and muscle function.
Sodium - Can improve fluid regulation in the body, and, when given in correct amounts, prevents cellular dehydration.
Magnesium - Essential for muscle health throughout the body. Can improve the function of the heart, liver, and digestive tract and allows your dog to absorb nutrients more efficiently.
Iron - This mineral is directly involved in the formation of healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen and essential nutrients throughout the body.
Zinc - Zinc helps boost the function of the immune system, and improves overall skin and coat quality.
Manganese - Manganese can help your pup adsorb proteins and carbohydrates that he gets from his diet.
Moose antlers are truly amazing aren’t they? All of this goodness packed into an all natural, cruelty free, renewable resource? Yes please!
Choosing the Right Moose Antlers For Your Dog
Moose antlers are like snowflakes, no two are alike. Because we collect our antlers naturally, they will vary slightly in shape, size, weight, and color. Choosing the right moose antler dog chew all depends on its chewing aggression and what they prefer. We offer paddles, tines, and bases. Each has their own benefits and densities.
If you're interested in trying a natural chew for your dog, you can explore our collection of naturally shed moose antler dog chews here.
About the Author
Caleb Lewis is the founder of Allagash Antlers and a lifelong outdoorsman from Northern Maine. He collects naturally shed moose antlers in the North Woods with his trained shed dogs and produces premium moose antler dog chews sourced directly from the wild. Through years of shed hunting and working with thousands of antlers, Caleb has developed deep knowledge about antler durability, safety, and why moose antlers are among the longest-lasting natural dog chews available.
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