Romeo, MI (October 6, 2009) – What’s the latest craze in dog chews? Free Range Dog Chews Inc. has recently launched their Buckarooz! line, consisting of natural deer antlers. These long-lasting deer antler treats from Free Range Dog Chews Inc. are as natural as natural can get.

The deer antlers used in Buckarooz! are renewable resources in nature. They come from U.S. free-range wild (not farm raised) white tail deer, mule deer and elk. No deer were harmed in any way to obtain these treats. In fact, there is a growing industry of “gatherers” collecting these items in the heavily deer populated Rocky Mountains. Once the antlers fulfill their purpose for the animal, they fall off naturally. New antlers then grow in their place. One of the fastest-growing tissues known to science—growing about one-half inch per day during the deer’s peak development period—antlers have a “velvet” covering rich in oxygen and calcium the deer have stored in their bones throughout the year. Once these antlers are collected, (no processing is needed) they are merely cut to size and packaged.

 "Buckarooz are the perfect option for dog owners looking for a natural and not so common dog chew,” said Debbie Claypool of Free Range Dog Chews Inc. “Buckarooz are a durable, all-natural and fun treat that satisfies a dog’s natural instinct.”

The marrow-filled antlers are high in calcium and phosphorous and have smaller amounts of other natural minerals. Other benefits of Buckarooz include a natural long lasting chew (depending on the dog, they can last up to a month), odorless and no staining. No hormones, antibiotics, animal by-products, steroids or preservatives are added to Buckarooz. In fact, Free Range Dog Chews thoroughly tests all of its treats by an independent, third-party U.S. laboratory that uses APPMA- and FDA-approved methodology. The testing is complete to make sure that you have the safest treat for your dog, free from bacteria, chemicals and any contaminants! All Buckarooz are U.S.-sourced.

Buckarooz packages range in size from regular (4-5 inches that retail for $6.79/package) to monster (10-12 inches that retail for $27.99/package), making them perfect for dogs of all sizes and ages. For retail locations that carry Buckarooz near you, please call 586-752-3040 or visit www.freerangedogchews.com.

About Free Range Dog Chews Inc.

With almost three decades of experience in the pet industry, Free Range Dog Chews Inc. provides customers with dog treats and chews that are as close to nature as possible. The company merely dehydrates them to a shelf-stable level. Free Range Dog Chews proudly offers Odor-Free Bully Sticks, Buckarooz antlers and one- or two-ingredient treats from Beef, Chicken, Duck, Fish, Goat, Lamb, Pork, & Rabbit. For more information, please visit www.freerangedogchews.com.