Anco Naturals Giant Buffalo Stick Dog Treat – 100% Natural, Iron-Rich Long-Lasting Chew

Anco Naturals Giant Buffalo Stick – 40–50cm

A single 40–50cm length of air-dried buffalo, unplaited, and the leanest buffalo chew Anco publish figures for. Because it is one piece rather than three, it gives a straighter, harder surface than the braid, and most dogs settle to it lengthwise like a bone rather than unpicking it from the end.

Anco declare 65.8% protein, 6.1% fat and 4.36% crude ash. They also point to buffalo's iron and selenium content, selenium acting as an antioxidant, which is the nutritional argument for choosing buffalo over beef where a dog can eat either.

Performance & Benefits

• 100% buffalo, air-dried into one long stick.
• 6.1% fat, low enough for dogs Anco describe as needing restricted-fat diets.
• 65.8% protein for muscle maintenance without the calories of a fatty chew.
• Naturally higher in iron and selenium than many common chew proteins.
• Approximately 40–50cm, giving a genuinely long session.
• Grain and gluten free, with no added colours, salt or sugar.

Suitable For

• Dogs on a controlled-fat diet that still need something to chew.
• Large and giant breeds needing a chew that matches their size.
• Dogs avoiding beef, chicken and lamb for allergy reasons.
• Boredom and mental stimulation for a dog spending long periods indoors.
• Not suitable for a dog that needs a soft treat — the Anco Naturals Ostrich Prime Meat Sticks 5pcs are the soft, chewy option.

Feeding

• Feed as a treat or reward only. Complementary pet food, given as part of a nutritionally balanced diet.
• Suitable for puppies from 8 weeks of age.
• One stick at a time. Adjust the main meal to allow for the treat.
• Ensure fresh drinking water is always available.

Composition & Analysis

• Composition: 100% buffalo.
• Analytical constituents: protein 65.8%, fat 6.1%, crude ash 4.36%.
• Length approximately 40–50cm, sold singly.
• Anco publish no fibre or moisture figure for this stick, so none is stated here.

Care & Caution

• Anco require the dog to be supervised at all times while chewing.
• Remove the last short piece once it could be swallowed whole.
• A hard, straight stick can be gripped and levered against the back teeth — stop the session if the dog is cracking rather than shaving at it.
• Fresh drinking water should be available throughout.