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Why elk skin?

Elks in Finland are wild animals, and their population is maintained by hunting. Only a restricted number of hunting permits are given out each year. Elk skin is a very soft leather, and it is sold to luxury fashion houses. The parts that don't make

How often should I give chews to my dog?

Chews shouldn’t substitute daily meals, and a good rule of thumb is that the portion of chews (and other treats) should be at highest 10% of your dog’s daily energy intake.

Are Alvar chews suitable for puppies?

Chews are a great way for a puppy to direct their energy to something instead of digging their little teeth into forbidden objects or trouble. When a puppy is changing their teeth, chews aid in both itchy gums and moving baby teeth. In Alvar’s select

Where are the chews produced?

All of our chews are produced in Finland. The producers are Kokkolan Nahka (manufactured in Kokkola) and Järvi-Suomen Kalatuote (manufactured at Kissakoski).

Are Alvar chews suitable for allergic dogs?

Our chews are made of selected, simple and natural ingredients and they don’t have any additives. For this reason, they can be very suitable for dogs with sensitivities.

My dog swallowed a chew, what to do?

Always supervise your dog when it’s eating chews. It’s also good to make sure, that your dog gets to chew in peace: if your dog is greedy or disturbed, it may try to guzzle the chew too quickly - causing a suffocation risk. If you suspect your dog ha