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What Are Yak Treats for Dogs? Features and How to Choose
In shortYak treats are made from yak, a bovine animal raised on the high plateaus of Mongolia and Tibet. It is a rare protein in pet food, giving dogs that need to avoid common proteins a new option. Because yak is a bovine, check with your veterinarian first if your dog has a confirmed beef allergy.
What is a yak?
Yak are bovines that graze on high-altitude grasslands. In Mongolia they have been raised alongside nomadic herding for generations, but they are still rarely used in pet food.
Which dogs suit yak treats?
- Dogs that have long eaten chicken, duck or salmon
- Dogs that have lost interest in their usual treats
- Owners looking for single-ingredient treats
Yak belongs to the same family as cattle, so if beef allergy has been diagnosed, confirm possible cross-reactivity with your vet before feeding.
Belcher's 3 yak treats
Rich yak jerky, deep-flavored yak liver and light, crunchy yak lung — each made from one ingredient and dried in our own facility in Mongolia.
Want to compare? See horse vs lamb vs yak treats.