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Our favorite natural chews and bones!

Benebone

Benebones are made with USA-sourced nylon and flavored with USA-sourced real ingredients (real peanuts, white meat chicken, or bacon).

•  Made in the USA
•  Made with real food ingredients
•  Long-lasting
•  Good for aggressive chewers

TOP PICKS: Dental Chew and Maple Stick

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Earth Animal

Earth Animal’s no-hide chews are free from raw hide and easily digestible. The company was founded by a couple eager to create healthier, safer products.

•  Made in the USA
•  NO Raw Hide
•  Ingredients sourced from local farms

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Himalyan Pet Supply

The original chews were born from an ancient hard cheese snack. Himalayan Pet Supply spent years re-engineering the people-grade cheese to make it lactose free & safe for dogs. They collect the product from rural community co-ops in the Himalayas, and purchase directly from farmers.

•  Fair Trade
•  Grain + Lactose Free

TOP PICKS: Original Dog Chew and Churros

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Buck Bone Organics

Buck Bone Organics carefully collects and crafts the antler into a premium, eco dog treat. Every year wild White Tail Deer across the U.S. naturally shed their antler leaving behind an incredible natural resource. They naturally clean teeth, and are gluten-free & odorless.

•  USA Made
•  Naturally Shed Antlers
•  Long-lasting
•  Good for Aggressive Chewers

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EcoKind Pet

EcoKind Pet is a family-owned and operated company. They offer treats that are always free from any additives, preservatives, or chemicals.

•  Made in the USA
•  USDA Organic
•  Naturally Shed Antlers

TOP PICKS: Braided Bully Sticks and Elk Antlers

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Photo of Sampson & Maya.

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Find the perfect bed that both you and your dog can feel good about!

1. West Paw

West Paw dog beds are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana using only American-made textiles. They are filled with IntelliLoft® fiber and recycled plastic. The beds are easy to clean – machine washable and dryer safe. The Heyday Bed has been certified safe by Oeko-Tex.

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2. Harry Barker

Sustainably made luxury beds! Harry Barker beds are made with durable exteriors and stuffed with an eco-fiberfill made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The bed covers are machine washable.

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3. Molly Mutt

Molly Mutt’s duvet covers are made of 100% cotton canvas. They are unique in that they are designed to be stuffed with your own old materials (like t-shirts or pillows) so it smells like YOU! Their sheepy-wool filled beds are made of wool that is responsibly and humanely sourced in California. 

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4. The Foggy Dog

The Foggy Dog proudly handcrafts their products in San Fransisco where they can bring small-batch manufacturing back to their home town. Their manufacturing partners are family-owned businesses, where skilled craftspeople are paid fair wages. The dog beds are stuffed with 100% recycled fiber spun from plastic bottles. They also use repurposed fabric scraps and natural fabrics when possible.

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5. Cycle Dog

Cycle Dog’s hand sewn products are proudly made and tested in Portland, Oregon. They use post-consumer recycled water bottles to fill each bed. The beds are also easy to clean by either wiping clean or tossing in the washing machine. The Waterproof Barrier Nestle and Layout Beds are made of waterproof materials combined with anti-bacterial and anti-mite treatment, and their Duraplush Chew-Resistant beds are made with double stitched turned seams.

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6. Brentwood Home

Brentwood pet beds are handcrafted to order in their California factory using non-toxic materials like CertiPUR-US certified foams that are safe to sleep on (and chew on, if they must). Inside, a waterproof liner protects the two foam layers from accidents.

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7. The Wolf Nest

Wolf Nest beds are handmade in downtown Los Angeles using recycled, deadstock fabric. Their best seller features a durable canvas bottom, hypo-allergenic memory foam filling for optimal joint support, and a removable lavender sachet in the outer puch that is calming for your pet. They also have machine washable covers for easy cleaning.

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Why non-toxic dog toys are important:

Pthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are used in plastic manufacturing to provide elasticity to products. These chemicals have the potential to harm your beloved pet’s health. There isn’t the same oversight and strict regulation that you might find in children’s toys. A study done by The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry simulated dog saliva, then simulated chewing by squeezing dog toys with stainless thongs to age and weather them. Phil Smith from the Texas Tech University who co-authored the study stated, “we found that the aging or weathering the toys increased concentrations of BPA and phthalates.” A project of The Ecology Center, Healthy Stuff, created an online database of their research on toxic chemicals in everyday products. Archived Pet Supply Data has testing results on various pet supplies. Here are a few of their findings:

•   From the 400+ pet products tested, 45% had detectable levels of one or more hazardous toxins, including arsenic, chlorine, and bromine.
•   Of the tennis balls tested, 48% percent contained detectable levels of lead.
•   7% of all pet products had lead levels higher than the 300 ppm allowed in children’s toys.

Dog toys offer enrichment, mental stimulation, and entertainment. They can be beneficial for alleviating separation anxiety, boredom, chewing problems, excessive barking and/or digging. They can also aid in teaching, crate training, teeth cleaning, weight management, exercise and so much more making them an important accessory in a dog’s life – which is why the materials they are made of are so important. Here are a few options for non-toxic eco-friendly dog toys:

West Paw

•   West Paw is a certified B Corporation.
•   Toys are made of their proprietary BPA-free Zogoflex material that can be continuously recycled through their recycling program.
•   Toys are handcrafted and manufactured in Bozeman, MT, in a state-of-the-art environmentally conscious building.

TOP PICKS: Hurley Bone *built for tough chewers* + Zisc Frisbee *it’s floatable!*

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Mammoth Pet

•   Mammoth has implemented initiatives to create products and supply chains that are resource friendly.
•   Toys are made out of materials that are safe, nontoxic, and can also be recycled after use like natural rubber and cotton.
•   Committted to financially helping a plethora of organizations from animal rescue groups to medical aid groups.

TOP PICKS: Flossy Chew *great for tug* + TireBiter *for extreme chewers*

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Planet Dog

•   Planet Dog is a founding member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), an industry-wide collaboration to provide tools and education to accelerate environmental and social sustainability.
•   Toys are made from BPA, lead, and phthalate-free materials.

TOP PICKS: Orbee-Tuff Sol Ball *bouncy & buoyant* + Orbee Tuff Snoops *interactive treat dispensing*

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Cycle Dog

•   Cycle Dog’s Factory is located in Portland, Oregon where they handcraft products.
•   Uses discarded inner tubes (rubber doesn’t allow bacteria to grow) and post-consumer plastic for many of their dog products.
•   All Cycle Dog hand-sewn products will be repaired at no charge for the useful life of the product.

TOP PICK: High Roller Ball *floats!* 

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Classic Kong

•    Classic KONG, a tough-to-destroy rubber chew toy which can be stuffed with treats.
•   Made from natural rubber in the USA.
•   Recommended by veterinarians and trainers worldwide.

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Otter Hemp Rope

•    A small Wyoming start-up that aspires to deliver the finest, eco-friendly pet products crafted and/or grown in the USA.
•   Rope toy is made from 100% All Natural Hemp.
•   Naturally Mold & Mildew Resistant.
•   Biodegradable.

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Goughnuts

•    Goughnuts is a family business in the USA.
•    “The Last Chew Toy You’ll Need” – made for aggressive chewers.
•    Made from the same rubber the astronauts use –  reinforced natural rubber designed by engineers that make rubber for spaceships and aircraft!
•    Lifetime warranty. There is a red safety layer if your dog chews through the toy.

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