I dont know if anyone of you have noticed but some puppy treats like the Pedigree ones say they can have them after a certain age I think 3 months old, but its only small writing maybe they should make it more clear on the packaging.

At work we stock ears, trotters, snouts, pork bites (pigs inner ear, paddywak, roast bones and bulls pizzels along with non looking animal part treats and I always find it difficult when someone comes in who has a 10wk old puppy what to advice.

Emma x

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I looked at pigs ears the other day and really couldnt understand the fascination with them? I ended up buying aome raw hide bones instead as they were the same price and they lasted alot longer. I think the pigs ears would only last 20 minutes or so!

I think pigears are great. My puppies are getting them occasionaly and they love it. It keeps them busy but not for too long depends on the size of the ear. Maya had a pretty small ear and she ate it in 15 mins

Surely regarding a puppy they require FAT in order to grow. A bit like babies/ toddlers their diet should consist of 40% fat.

I have noticed that Puppy treats state not to be fed to puppies under four months, not quite sure why. I have been given Lily (under recommendation from her breeder) puppy bonios since she was 8 weeks old, there has been no adverse side affects.

I used to give Cola the puppy bonios and occasionally I get her some charcoal ones as its good for digestion.

I think I worry that she would chomp through the pigs ears in one go! If she was smaller I might of indulged her!

bailey and harlie enjoy the occasional pigs ear they also love tripe sticks "they absolutely stink!" we have been giving harlie them since 10wks old and she has been fine we also found the pressed hide bones as a great teething chew. we try to stick to natural treats as much as possible and have given them many things under the reccomended age and as long as theres no upset tums and they are supervised i think its ok for them to have

My dog gets walked twice a day and i keep a eye on his weight but when he got pancititus they did ask what i gave a treat of which he had had the night he went to the vet., and my answer was pig ear. My vet advised i stopped imediatley because of the fat in them which can trigger the pancititus. I now only give a raw hide bone or a knuckle from the butchers. Surely fat content that is to high is not good for any animal . What do you think or am i being to sensitive due to what happened to my dog within a few hrs of eating a pigs ear. ?