{"product_id":"anco-naturals-moon-bones-100-air-dried-beef-cartilage-dog-chew","title":"Anco Naturals Moon Bones – 100% Air-Dried Beef Cartilage Dog Chew","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAnco Naturals Moon Bone\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the name there is no bone in a Moon Bone — it is a crescent of air-dried beef cartilage, cut from the shoulder blade area and dried into a curved, slightly translucent ring. That matters practically as well as nutritionally: cartilage is softer and more flexible than bone and does not splinter, so it is one of the few long chews that suits a dog whose teeth are past their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnco declare 78% protein and 6% fat, which puts it among the leanest chews in the range, with 11% crude ash. Cartilage is also where glucosamine and chondroitin come from naturally, so the joint-support argument is about the raw material rather than an added supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% air-dried beef cartilage — no bone, and nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78% protein against just 6% fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSofter and more flexible than bone, and it will not splinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally contains glucosamine and chondroitin from the cartilage itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a natural toothbrush, cleaning teeth as the dog chews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain and gluten free, with no added colours, salt or sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder dogs and lighter chewers that cannot manage horn, hoof or hard sticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs on a lean or controlled-fat diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs whose owners want joint cartilage in the diet rather than in a capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium breeds looking for a long chew that is gentle on the teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot durable enough to hold a serious power chewer — the Anco Naturals Giant Camel Braid lasts far longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed as a treat or reward only. Complementary pet food, used as part of a nutritionally balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for puppies from 8 weeks of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne moon bone at a time, with the main meal reduced to allow for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure fresh drinking water is always available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 100% beef cartilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents: protein 78%, fat 6%, crude ash 11%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a single piece. Anco also list a Small size and a 200g pack of the same chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnco publish no fibre or moisture figure for Moon Bones, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnco require that pets are supervised at all times while consuming this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartilage softens as it is worked and a determined dog can fold a whole ring into its mouth — take it away once it is small enough to swallow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a ring, so a small dog can get a jaw or a tooth caught through it. Choose the size that suits the dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure fresh drinking water is available during and after chewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anco Naturals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372178907200,"sku":"uer1789533651596","price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/anco-naturals-moon-bones-100-air-dried-beef-cartilage-dog-chew_1.jpg?v=1789533655","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/anco-naturals-moon-bones-100-air-dried-beef-cartilage-dog-chew","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}