Beef Collagen Sticks
Beef Collagen Sticks are a super healthy alternative to Rawhide Chews. Simply Air Dried, no harmful chemicals are used in the process.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is the most common type protein in animals. It’s a structural protein that makes up the structure (or framework) of cells and tissues.
It is composed mainly of the amino acids Glycine, Proline and Hydroxyproline. It is found in connective tissue, skin, tendons, bones and cartilage.
What are the Benefits for Dogs?
Joints
Collagen is used as a treatment for arthritis in dogs. But, it is also preventative, as it helps strengthen your dog’s joints and may therefore reduce the risk of arthritis and/or joint problems in later life. It promotes healthy bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which can maintain and/or improve mobility. It can help rebuild and strengthen cartilage in older dogs too.
Teeth & Nails
Whilst teeth and nails do contain minerals, they mostly consist of collagen. By feeding your dog collagen treats, not only will they benefit from the chewing action itself, the collagen will also help create healthier teeth and nails – both of which are vitally important to your dog’s health.
Digestion
Beef Collagen Sticks are a natural and highly digestible chew for dogs. Collagen can help repair and strengthen the lining of the digestive tract, which itself is largely mage from collagen. By helping to seal the gut lining, it can therefore help reduce the risk of “leaky gut”.
Appetite
Collagen is a “superfood”, which supplies amino acids and nutrients which can help stimulate a dog’s appetite.
Coat
The layer of a dog’s skin, which is called the Dermis, consists largely of collagen. It is this layer that produces healthy fur. Collagen can not only improve the health of your dog’s coat, it can also help to reduce shedding. In addition, it may also help stimulate new hair growth – good if your dog is prone to bald patches.
Skin
As above, collagen help stimulate the Dermis. This can improve elasticity of the skin as well as helping to reduce inflammation and improving dry or flaky skin.
Weight
The amino acid Glycine contained in collagen encourages the creation of lean muscle. This can help increase the dog’s fat burning, which in turn can help with controlling your dog’s weight.
Anxiety
Collagen helps reduce inflammation in the body and in turn this can help improve the flow of blood, oxygen and other much needed compounds around the body, including to the brain. This helps gives a positive and healthy stimulation to the brain, which can help reduce anxiety.
So, are Beef Collagen Sticks Good for Dogs?
In a word, yes! The Beef Collagen Sticks we sell are 100% Air Dried. No chemicals are involved in the manufacturing process. Available in two sizes, your dog will not only enjoy the chewing process, but can also benefit from the healthy attributes we have mentioned above.
Collagen is a safe treat you can feed any dog. The healthy benefits include keeping your dog’s joints healthier and can reduce the long-term risk of osteoarthritis and/or joint illness.
