Upgrade your dog’s chewing experience with our Rabbit Chews. Unlike, chemically processed rawhide, our rabbit chews are gently dehydrated with the fur left on. Whether you choose our Furry Ears for a quick crunch or our Hide Rolls for a long-lasting chew, you are giving your dog a mentally stimulating experience that satisfies their natutal urge to tear and shred, all while delivering benefits to their gut health.

The Functional Science: How it Works

The "Fiber-Mimic"

While animal skin and fur aren't technically fiber, they function similarly to dietary fiber. The structural collagen in the hide and the keratin in the fur are highly resistant to stomach acid. They arrive in the small and large intestines mostly intact, mimicking the bulking and cleansing action of insoluble fiber. This helps firm up stools and promotes regular, healthy bowel movements by gently sweeping the intestinal walls.

Complementary Proteolytic Fermentation & Polyamines

A healthy dog gut needs more than just fiber and prebiotics. The collagen and fur in these chews provide a rich substrate for beneficial bacteria in the colon. This triggers proteolytic fermentation, which works in tandem with the fermentation of fibers (like those found in fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds).

To build a truly robust, resilient, and diverse microbiome, you want a balanced mixture of both!

While fiber fermentation produces excellent energy for the gut lining, this specific proteolytic fermentation produces distinct metabolites including beneficial polyamines like spermidine and putrescine. At proper physiological levels, these polyamines are essential for rapid cell growth, repairing the intestinal lining, and maintaining a tight gut barrier.

The Golden Rule: Balance is Key

The secret to gut health is moderation. While you want some protein fermentation to unlock those beneficial polyamines, you do not want an overload. Too much protein fermentation without adequate fiber can shift the gut microbiome toward producing unfavorable by-products like ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and phenols. By providing both fiber in their diet and other fermentable substrates like tendons, bone, skin, and fur, you ensure your dog gets all the good metabolic by-products without the bad.

💡 Which One is Right for Your Dog?

Furry Ears: Perfect for quick chew sessions, teeth cleaning, and smaller dogs.

Hide Rolls: Ideal for heavy chewers, larger dogs, and providing prolonged mental stimulation.