Quick answer: Every Fangz chew contains exactly 3 ingredients: beef collagen, beef gelatine, and one whole-food flavour powder. That's the full list. No preservatives, no fillers, no numbers you need to Google. The chew you're reading about is the chew your dog gets.
The full ingredient list (all four flavours)
Three ingredients. Every time. The only thing that changes between flavours is the third one.
| Flavour | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Beef Collagen | Beef Gelatine | Pumpkin Powder | ~93% | ~1% |
| Beetroot | Beef Collagen | Beef Gelatine | Dried Beetroot Powder | ~93% | ~1% |
| Beef + Spirulina | Beef Collagen | Beef Gelatine | Spirulina Powder | ~93% | ~1% |
| Goat's Milk | Beef Collagen | Beef Gelatine | Goat Milk Powder | ~82% | ~2% |
No hidden fourth ingredient. No "natural flavours" (a catch-all that can mean almost anything). No glycerin, no wheat, no maize starch. What you see is what's in the bag.
Why beef collagen and beef gelatine? Aren't they the same thing?
Close, but not identical. Both come from beef connective tissue. Collagen is the structural protein itself. Gelatine is what collagen becomes after it's been slowly processed with heat: it's collagen that's partially broken down, which is why it contributes to the chew's texture and density.
Using both together is a deliberate call. Collagen provides the structural protein that supports joint mobility, skin, and coat condition. Gelatine helps bind the chew and gives it that characteristic firm-but-not-rock-hard texture. The two work together to produce a chew that has real density without being brittle.
That density is the whole reason our chews last hours at minimum, and a single chew often lasts days to weeks depending on how hard your dog goes at it. It is not a coincidence.
Why does the third ingredient matter?
Because it's the only variable. Everything else is constant across all four flavours, which means the third ingredient is doing real nutritional work, not just flavouring.
Pumpkin Powder is tummy-friendly. It's gentle on digestion and suits dogs that have sensitive stomachs or react badly to richer chews. Good starter flavour for dogs new to collagen chews.
Dried Beetroot Powder brings iron and folate from a whole-food source. Not a synthetic supplement, just beetroot in powder form.
Spirulina Powder is one of the most protein-dense plant foods on the planet. It adds a green-food boost to an already high-protein chew.
Goat Milk Powder is the mildest option. Goat's milk is easier to digest than cow's milk for most dogs, which is why this flavour sits at ~82% protein and ~2% fat rather than the near-identical macros of the other three. It's gentler, creamier, and tends to suit dogs that are new to chews or have sensitive tummies.
What's NOT in Fangz chews
No preservatives. No artificial colours. No artificial flavours. No fillers. No wheat, corn, soy, or maize starch. No glycerin. No added sugars. Virtually no fat across three of the four flavours, and almost none in the fourth.
Every ingredient is from Australia. The facility is human-grade. If it wouldn't pass muster in a food production facility for people, it doesn't go in the chew.
How the air-drying process shapes the ingredient profile
The short list is only possible because of how these chews are made. We slowly air-dry every chew over approximately 2 to 4 weeks at the Brisbane facility. That drying process is what does the preservation work. No chemicals required. No artificial treatment.
The extended air-drying is also why the chew develops the density that makes it long-lasting. As the moisture leaves the collagen slowly and evenly, it compresses into a structure that power chewers genuinely have to work through. It is a different physical result from fast-dried or oven-dehydrated treats, which tend to be brittle rather than dense. That structure is what gives each chew its hours-per-session staying power, and why one chew typically lasts days to weeks across multiple sessions.
The shelf life that results from this process is approximately 2 years sealed. No refrigeration needed. That's achievable without preservatives because there's almost no fat in the chew (fat is what goes rancid), and because the moisture content is genuinely low after 2 to 4 weeks of drying.
How does this compare to other chews on the ingredient front?
Worth looking at, because the contrast is stark. (For the full duration breakdown across chew types, see best long-lasting dog chews in Australia.)
| Chew type | Typical ingredients | Additives? | Tooth-safe? | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangz | Beef Collagen, Beef Gelatine, 1 whole-food powder | None | Yes (softens with saliva) | Hours per session; one chew lasts days to weeks |
| Supermarket dental sticks (e.g. Dentastix) | Cereal, starch, humectant, vegetable gum, preservatives (as printed on the pack, AU label) | Yes | Generally yes | Minutes |
| Yak chews | Yak/cow milk, lime juice, salt | Minimal | No (pressure-cured, doesn't soften) | Variable |
| Rawhide | Cattle hides (chemical processing) | Often yes | Variable | Variable |
| Bully sticks | Dried bull pizzle | Minimal | Generally yes | 15 to 60 minutes |
| Synthetic chews (e.g. Nylabones) | Nylon polymer | N/A | No (doesn't break down) | Indefinitely |
The dental stick comparison is the one most worth pausing on. The printed ingredient list on Dentastix-style products (as printed on the pack, AU label) leads with "Cereal," followed by "starch" and "humectant." The whole-food content is a small fraction of what's in the bag. The chew lasts a few minutes. We're not saying it's harmful; we're saying it's a different product doing a different job. If the safety question is the one you're asking, are collagen chews safe for dogs? covers it properly.
If you're reading ingredient labels (and you should be), our label is the shortest one you'll find. Three lines. That's the test.
Which flavour for which dog?
Quick guide:
Pumpkin: sensitive stomachs, picky eaters, dogs new to collagen chews. The gentlest on digestion.
Beetroot: dogs you want to add whole-food iron and folate for. Strong flavour dogs tend to go hard for it.
Beef + Spirulina: active dogs, working breeds, dogs that benefit from an extra protein hit. Spirulina is genuinely nutrient-dense.
Goat's Milk: the mild option. Great for dogs that have reacted to richer chews before, or puppies from 4 months up building tolerance to long chews.
All four are puppy-safe from 4 months. All four are odourless. All four have approximately 2 years sealed shelf life. The only variables are the flavour, the macros (Goat's Milk is slightly different), and what each flavour's third ingredient brings to the table. You can mix and match on the Fangz Build Your Pack page.
Sizes
Three sizes, matched to dog weight. That's it.
| Size | Dog weight | Chew weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 8 kg | ~50 g |
| Medium | 8 to 15 kg | ~100 g |
| Large | Over 15 kg | ~150 g |
A larger chew takes a bigger dog longer to work through. The density is the same across sizes. The weight is the variable. Build a Fangz pack and choose the size that matches your dog's weight.
The honest hedge
We're not the right chew if your dog gulp-swallows whole pieces rather than chewing methodically. Collagen chews are designed to be worked through slowly; if your dog tries to wolf the whole thing, supervise and consider soaking the end in warm water first to soften it and slow them down.
We're also not the cheapest chew per unit. A supermarket dental stick is cheaper to buy once. The cost-per-hour-of-engagement is a different equation, and that's the one worth doing when you're comparing. A Fangz chew lasts hours at minimum, with most dogs stretching one chew across multiple days to weeks of sessions.
Try a Fangz chew and read the label when it arrives. Three ingredients. That's the whole thing.
Related reading:
- Best collagen dog chews in Australia: how we stack up against the field
- Are collagen chews safe for dogs?: the safety question answered properly
- Best long-lasting dog chews in Australia (2026): duration breakdown across every chew type
- Collagen for dogs: the complete guide: what collagen actually does inside a dog's body
Sources
- Fangz product information and ingredient declarations: Fangz Product Info (Helen and John, 2026)
- Dentastix ingredient list: Mars Petcare Australia, pedigree.com.au official AU product page (Cereal, starch, humectant listed as first ingredients on the AU printed label; "wheat flour" and "glycerin" are not named by those terms on the AU label)
- Air-drying and food preservation: general food science principle (low moisture + low fat = long shelf life without preservatives)
- Yak chew tooth fracture risk: veterinary dental reports; see Are yak chews safe for dogs? for citations