Each Yak Cheese Nugget can be puffed in the microwave to make a delicious crunchy treat.
Yak Cheese Chews have been made for generations in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal as a nutritious snack by the local population. They are known locally as Churpi. Made from a few, simple ingredients (Yak milk, salt, and lime juice) they are low fat, high in protein and packed full of nutrients.
Our chews are smoked to provide a delicate but delicious flavor. The nuggets are seriously hard. By puffing them they become easier for your dog to eat as a treat. They will still need to spend some time crunching their way through the puff though. This quality chewing can help reduce tartar and improve your dogs oral hygiene – which is highly recommended by veterinarians.
Simply microwave the nugget for about 45 seconds until it puffs up (vary the time depending on your microwave) – LET IT COOL – and then watch as your dog enjoys the crunchy texture and delicious smoky taste.
Each pack contains 1lb of nuggets which vary in size but are typically 3/4 inch cubes. Every nugget is 100% all natural, made with no fillers, additives or preservatives.
5 Steps: How to Make Yak Cheese Puffs
Hard cheese chews can be quickly and easily transformed into yak milk dog puffs. Here’s how to turn the leftover pieces of the chew into a yummy puff treat for your dog.
Pros & Cons: What I Like Best (And Least) About Himalayan Dog Chews
I buy Himalayan yak dog chews (also called Yak Cheese) several times each year — as special treats for my dogs.
They’re made from yak & cow milk, salt, and lime juice.
These dental dog treats take a bit of force and strong teeth chewing for your dog to break off pieces to eat.
Yes, dogs are encouraged to eat every bit of these — they’re fully digestible and easy on the tummy (even the small pieces that break off).
In our house, they just don’t last long enough to justify the cost (around $4 or $5 apiece) and they’re gone in an hour or so. Sometimes they’ll last 2 or 3 days — but very rarely.
Personally, I’d rather give my dogs lots more Nubz dental chews over time as special treats than invest in just a few of the Himalayan dog chews for the same price. But that’s just me.
How to create a cheese puff from leftover Himalayan dog chew
This is Post #10 (Himalayan Yak Cheese Dog Chews) in a series of articles summarizing the pros & cons of 12 Long-Lasting Dog Chews.