Can dogs eat Beef Achilles tendon?
Beef Achilles tendon（牛アキレス）
With care
A collagen-rich cut with a strong, springy chew.
With care
A collagen-rich chew with plenty of bite.
What kind of food is this?
The Achilles tendon of cattle. It is high in protein, most of it collagen—a slightly different protein makeup from muscle meat.
It is springy and gives a satisfying chew.
Dried Achilles tendon from cattle, sold as a chew. Most of its protein is collagen.
With the water removed, it is more nutrient-dense than the raw version at the same weight. When logging it, record the dried weight.
How to serve
raw — It suits dogs that chew well, but if swallowed without being chewed through, it can get stuck in the throat or intestines. Especially once the piece has become small, watch your dog while they eat so they do not swallow it whole. Also, hard cuts can chip or break the back teeth while chewing. If your dog seems bothered by their teeth or seems to have trouble eating, have them checked at a veterinary clinic.
dried — It suits dogs that chew well, but if swallowed without being chewed through, it can get stuck in the throat or intestines. Especially once the piece has become small, watch your dog while they eat so they do not swallow it whole. Also, hard chews can chip or break the back teeth while chewing. If your dog seems bothered by their teeth or seems to have trouble eating, have them checked at a veterinary clinic.
When you have these care goals
Joint and mobility care — A cut where most of the protein is collagen. One of the ingredients that comes up when thinking about joints.
Nutrition
This food is not listed in the public composition tables (Japan 8th ed. / USDA), so these notes do not show nutrition values for it.
This food is not listed in the public composition tables (Japan 8th ed. / USDA), so these notes do not show nutrition values for it.
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.