Roam Gnaw-Kles Ostrich Knuckle Bone Treat
Verified Aug 24, 2026
This is a single-ingredient ostrich knuckle bone chew designed for small to medium dogs. It uses novel protein from free-roaming Western Cape ostrich to provide a flavorful, long-lasting chewing outlet and mental enrichment. It’s intended as an occasional chew rather than a complete food.
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As a single-ingredient ostrich knuckle bone, this chew can be a nice option for dogs that enjoy natural, long-lasting chews, especially if they tolerate novel proteins like ostrich well. It’s best viewed as a recreational chew for dental wear and mental stimulation, not as a source of balanced nutrition. As with all real bones, it should be given under close supervision due to risks like tooth fractures or small pieces breaking off.
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Strengths
- Single-ingredient chew made from ostrich knuckle bone, which helps you easily identify what your dog is eating.
- Uses a novel protein source, which may suit some dogs that don’t do well with more common meats like beef or chicken.
- Provides a tough, textured chewing experience that can help satisfy natural chewing instincts and offer mental stimulation.
- Free-roaming ostrich suggests a relatively high-quality, animal-based ingredient source.
Considerations
- As a real bone, there is some risk of tooth fractures or small fragments breaking off, so close supervision is important.
- This is a chew, not a balanced diet, so it should only make up a small portion of your dog’s overall calorie intake.
- Ostrich is still an animal protein, so it could trigger reactions in dogs with broad meat allergies.
- Hard chews like this may not be suitable for dogs with existing dental disease or a history of gulping chews.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Bone
Bone is used in pet foods and supplements mainly as a source of minerals—ground bone or bone meal supplies calcium and phosphorus and can contribute flavor or texture. These minerals are essential for skeletal health in dogs and cats but must be provided in the correct calcium:phosphorus ratio and from safe, inspected sources because excessive bone content can cause constipation, dental fractures, or gastrointestinal obstruction, and high phosphorus or splintering cooked bones can be harmful, especially for pets with kidney disease.
Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
ROAM sells premium air-dried and smoked dog treats and chews from free-roaming novel proteins — ostrich (Ossy line, Gnaw-kle bones), kangaroo, crocodile, venison and wild boar — in jerky, chips, fillets and bone/trachea formats. Positioning is sustainability- and allergy-focused: hypoallergenic single proteins, no GMOs, hormones or antibiotics, sold DTC, via independent retailers, Amazon and PetSmart.
Manufacturer
Production oversight details are not published; the company describes direct relationships with small-scale farmers and harvesters in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, with the Managing Director overseeing global supply chains. No staff nutritionists, owned plants or third-party audit programs disclosed.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Pet Proteins LLC is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for ROAM Pets Roam Gnaw-Kles Ostrich Knuckle Bone Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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