Shark Cartilage Chews

dohzer · 1st November 2010, 1:28 AM

Mum found these dog snacks that are apparently made from shark cartilage at a local market. I don't know if they are a common pet food, but I've never seen them before, and the family dog goes mental for them, which is interesting because she is a very fussy dog and doesn't normally get all that excited by food. Probably since they absolutely stink.

I was wondering if it would be something you could make yourself, maybe not from sharks, but from other fish? I really have no idea so feel free to laugh and tell me I'm dreaming.

Anyone ever tried this, or made a similar type of pet food?

MR CHILLED · 5th November 2010, 8:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dohzer

Anyone ever tried this, or made a similar type of pet food?

Nope, but they sound really interesting, can't say I've ever seen them around....but will keep an eye out now.

Doughboy · 5th November 2010, 5:13 PM

The only thing that would concern me, would be how they get the cartilage.

If the sharks are being used for other things, then fine (ie - shark meat for Fish and Chips) or being caught for the purpose alone, like the asians do for Shark Fin soup (which is horrifically cruel)

1st November 2010, 1:28 AM	#1
dohzer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5,319	Shark Cartilage Chews Mum found these dog snacks that are apparently made from shark cartilage at a local market. I don't know if they are a common pet food, but I've never seen them before, and the family dog goes mental for them, which is interesting because she is a very fussy dog and doesn't normally get all that excited by food. Probably since they absolutely stink. I was wondering if it would be something you could make yourself, maybe not from sharks, but from other fish? I really have no idea so feel free to laugh and tell me I'm dreaming. Anyone ever tried this, or made a similar type of pet food?

5th November 2010, 5:13 PM	#3
Doughboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Perth - WA Posts: 614	The only thing that would concern me, would be how they get the cartilage. If the sharks are being used for other things, then fine (ie - shark meat for Fish and Chips) or being caught for the purpose alone, like the asians do for Shark Fin soup (which is horrifically cruel) __________________ "I know you believe you understood what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant to say..." Anonymous