Can Puppies Have Himalayan Chews? Meet the Global-First Puppy Himalayan Chew
Can puppies have Himalayan chews? Until now, most Himalayan-style chews have been designed with adult dogs in mind. But that's changing.
A new puppy-specific Himalayan chew, suitable from 3 months+, has arrived at Ultimate Pet Foods.
Described by the manufacturer as a Global First, this isn't simply a smaller version of an adult chew. It has been developed specifically for puppies and includes an ingredient that makes it particularly interesting:
Colostrum.
So, what makes a puppy Himalayan chew different? Why has colostrum been included? And what should puppy owners know before introducing their puppy to chews?
Let's take a closer look.
Can puppies have Himalayan chews?
It's a question many new puppy owners ask.
Traditional Himalayan chews are popular with adult dogs, but puppies aren't simply smaller versions of adult dogs.
Their mouths are developing, they're losing their puppy teeth, their adult teeth are emerging, and their chewing requirements can be very different.
That's why age suitability matters when choosing any puppy chew.
Our new Puppy Himalayan Chew has been specifically developed for puppies aged 3 months and over.
Rather than automatically giving a young puppy a chew intended for an adult dog, owners now have a Himalayan-style option designed specifically for this stage of their dog's life.
A Global First in Puppy Chews
According to the manufacturer, this is a Global First — a Himalayan-style chew specifically developed for puppies from 3 months+.
That's what immediately caught our attention at Ultimate Pet Foods.
We're constantly looking for products that don't simply follow what's already available, but rethink how we feed, treat and care for our dogs.
And when it comes to puppies, we think products should be designed around their particular stage of life.
But there's another reason this chew stood out.
It's formulated with colostrum.
What is colostrum?
You may already have heard of colostrum in relation to newborn animals.
Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first secretion produced by mammals immediately after giving birth, before their regular milk supply becomes established.
For newborn puppies, their mother's colostrum is extremely important during the earliest stage of life.
But colostrum is also nutritionally interesting because it naturally contains a complex mixture of nutrients and bioactive components.
These include proteins, immunoglobulins and lactoferrin.
Bovine colostrum — colostrum originating from cows — has consequently become an interesting functional ingredient and an area of continuing nutritional research.
Why include colostrum in a puppy chew?
This is where our What Goes In Matters philosophy becomes particularly relevant.
We don't think ingredients should simply be added because they sound impressive on a packet.
We want to understand why they're there.
Bovine colostrum naturally contains a variety of nutritional and bioactive components, and research has investigated its potential role in areas including the immune system and gut microbiome.
Research involving dogs has also examined dietary bovine colostrum supplementation and reported differences in measures including immune response, faecal IgA and gut microbiota.
That doesn't mean colostrum should be treated as a medicine or that a puppy chew can prevent or cure health conditions.
It does, however, make colostrum a particularly interesting functional nutritional ingredient to include in a product developed specifically for puppies.
Why do puppies chew so much?
If you've ever owned a puppy, you'll probably already know the answer to this one:
Everything seems chewable.
Shoes.
Furniture.
Blankets.
Toys.
And occasionally your fingers!
Chewing is a completely natural behaviour for puppies.
Young dogs use their mouths to investigate the world around them, while chewing also becomes particularly noticeable during the period when their puppy teeth are being replaced by their adult teeth.
Providing suitable things to chew gives puppies an appropriate outlet for this natural behaviour.
The important part is choosing a chew that's appropriate for your puppy's age, size and chewing style.
What happens when puppies are teething?
Puppies are born without visible teeth.
Their deciduous teeth — often called puppy or milk teeth — begin appearing during the first few weeks of life.
As they grow, those temporary teeth are gradually replaced by their permanent adult teeth.
It's one of the reasons you might notice your puppy becoming particularly interested in chewing.
You might even find one of those tiny puppy teeth around your home — although many are simply swallowed naturally without owners ever noticing.
During this stage, giving your puppy suitable toys and chews can help provide an appropriate outlet for their desire to chew.
At what age can puppies have Himalayan chews?
You should always check the manufacturer's recommended minimum age for the particular chew you're considering.
For our new Puppy Himalayan Chew, that's 3 months+.
This is important because you shouldn't assume that every Himalayan chew is suitable for a young puppy simply because this particular product is.
Always check the individual product.
Are Himalayan chews good for teething puppies?
Chewing is a natural part of puppy development and can become particularly noticeable around teething.
However, the suitability of a chew depends on the individual product and your puppy.
That's why we're particularly excited about having an option specifically developed for puppies from 3 months of age, rather than simply recommending a standard adult Himalayan chew.
As with any chew, puppies should always be supervised.
How to give your puppy a chew safely
Whatever type of chew you choose, supervision is important.
Make sure the chew is suitable for your puppy's age and size and monitor them while they're enjoying it.
Every puppy has a different chewing style. Some gently gnaw while others are considerably more enthusiastic!
Regularly inspect the chew and remove it if it becomes damaged or small enough to present a swallowing or choking risk.
Fresh drinking water should always be available too.
If you're unsure whether a particular chew is suitable for your puppy, particularly if they have dental or other health concerns, speak to your vet.
What makes our Puppy Himalayan Chew different?
There are three things we particularly like about this product.
It's puppy specific.
Rather than simply taking an existing adult product and marketing it towards puppies, it's been developed specifically for younger dogs.
It's suitable from 3 months+.
That gives owners an age-specific Himalayan-style chewing option during an important stage of puppy development.
It's formulated with colostrum.
An interesting functional ingredient containing naturally occurring nutritional and bioactive components.
And, according to its manufacturer, it represents a:
GLOBAL FIRST.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 3-month-old puppy have a Himalayan chew?
Our Puppy Himalayan Chew is specifically designed to be suitable for puppies from 3 months+. This doesn't mean every Himalayan chew is suitable from this age, so always check the individual manufacturer's instructions.
Is this the same as an adult Himalayan chew?
No. This particular chew has been developed specifically for puppies aged 3 months and over.
What is colostrum?
Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first secretion mammals produce immediately after giving birth. It naturally contains proteins and bioactive components including immunoglobulins and lactoferrin.
Why is colostrum used in the puppy chew?
Colostrum contains naturally occurring nutrients and bioactive components and is an area of ongoing nutritional research. Its inclusion gives this puppy-specific chew an additional functional nutritional element.
Is colostrum a medicine?
No. Colostrum is a nutritional ingredient. We don't claim that this chew prevents, treats or cures medical conditions.
Can I leave my puppy alone with a Himalayan chew?
We recommend supervising your puppy whenever they're enjoying a chew. Choose the appropriate size and remove it if it becomes small enough to swallow.
What age is the Puppy Himalayan Chew suitable from?
It is designed for puppies aged 3 months and over.
A New Kind of Puppy Chew Has Arrived
We spend a lot of time at Ultimate Pet Foods asking one simple question:
Can we give dog and cat owners a better choice?
Sometimes that's through nutrition.
Sometimes it's through technology such as TED AI.
And sometimes it's discovering a product that approaches something familiar in a completely different way.
This is one of those products.
A Himalayan-style chew developed specifically for puppies.
Suitable from 3 months+.
Formulated with colostrum.
Described by its manufacturer as a Global First.
And now available from Ultimate Pet Foods Buy our Himalayan Puppy Chew
Because whether it's their first bowl of food, their first treat or their first proper chew...
