Description
Not actually a bone
Let us clear that up first, because the name causes a bit of confusion.
Moon Bones are not bone. They are 100% air dried beef cartilage, the softer, more flexible material found around joints. That difference matters. Cartilage stays pliable rather than going hard and brittle, so it does not splinter the way bone can, and dogs work it down gradually rather than cracking pieces off.
They are air dried from a single ingredient with no colourings, no flavourings, no preservatives and nothing artificial. Just beef cartilage, dried slowly until it is firm, chewy and full of natural flavour.
They are also naturally very high in protein at 78%, and low in fat at just 6%, which is unusual for a chew that lasts this long. If your dog is watching their weight, or you have been looking for something substantial that is not too rich, these are worth knowing about.
Why chew time matters
Chewing is one of the most natural things a dog does, and one of the most useful. It gives busy jaws and busy brains something proper to focus on, and most dogs settle beautifully once they have got stuck into something worth their time.
Moon Bones are firm and slightly springy, so dogs have to properly work at them. That scraping, gnawing action is often valued for helping keep teeth cleaner, which is where the “natural toothbrush” nickname comes from.
As a pure cartilage chew, Moon Bones are also naturally rich in glucosamine and chondroitin, often valued for supporting joints and mobility, particularly in older dogs.
They are a single protein treat too, which many owners find helpful for dogs with sensitive tummies or dogs who do best on a simple, limited ingredient diet.
Eco credentials you can feel good about
Moon Bones make good use of a part of the animal that would otherwise go to waste. Choosing treats like these means less waste overall and more value from every animal, which is a small thing that adds up.
They are sold loose, so there is no plastic tray, no inner wrapper and no packaging you will only bin. Just the treat itself, weighed out and ready to go.
Why it’s sooo good
- One single ingredient: 100% beef cartilage, and nothing else
- Not bone, so softer and more flexible, and it does not splinter the way bone can
- Long lasting, so proper chew time rather than a quick snack
- Naturally very high in protein at 78%
- Low in fat at just 6%
- Naturally rich in glucosamine and chondroitin, often valued for joint support
- Single protein, good for sensitive tummies
- Often valued for helping keep teeth cleaner, hence the natural toothbrush nickname
- Air dried with no additives, colourings or artificial preservatives
- Sold loose with no unnecessary packaging
Good to know
Always supervise your dog while they are enjoying a chew, and make sure fresh drinking water is available.
Moon Bones are a complementary pet food and should be fed as a treat or reward alongside a complete, balanced diet.
This is a natural product, so size, shape, thickness and colour vary from piece to piece. Colour ranges from pale cream and honey through to amber, with darker patches here and there, and some pieces are broader or thicker than others. That variation is completely normal and a sign that nothing has been processed or standardised.
Composition 100% Beef Cartilage
Analytical constituents, Protein 78%, Ash 11%, Fat 6%
