Based in Colorado & one of the largest antler buyers in the US, we've bought antlers over 20 years. In 2012, seeing our favorite companions loved the antlers, we started Paws & Co, an antler chew company created for dogs. Naturally shed from wild elk, so no elk are harmed to provide these premium A Grade antler chews. Collected in the Rocky Mountain region of the US, our antlers are hand-selected without any processing, additives, or fillers. The bone is calcium rich with a high ratio of marrow, a valuable source of protein & minerals. Split antlers give easy access to the marrow, making them a better option for senior dogs, puppies and dogs with sensitive teeth. Our antler chews aroma & moisture content make them attractive to dogs, and you can appreciate no mess & no odor. Antler color & weight may be affected by local foliage, but you can recognize lower-grade antlers by their lighter color, chalky-feel, excessive cracking & higher likelihood of splintering.
We ensure integrity in the sourcing process, instructing our buying agents to have a completely transparent buying process as they work with thousands of individual shed antler collectors. We also support Native American communities across the West & our antler purchases have contributed to them several million dollars of much needed revenue.
For safety, we always cut off the antler tips, sand & tumble to remove sharp edges & require multiple quality control checks on every chew. We ask you to choose the size appropriate for your dog, supervise your pet during use, & prevent choking hazards by removing worn down antlers.
Purchasing Paws & Co Pet Treats supports second chances for people & dogs. We hire second chance & at-risk youth for warehouse positions in Denver. We also sponsor shelter pets in need at MaxFund Animal Adoption Center, a non-profit No Kill shelter taking in & nurturing injured animals with no known owner, then finding them a loving forever home after their recovery