Why Should Humans Have All the Fun?
Meet Mutelo - the spread your dog has been waiting for their whole life. A rich, silky, deeply nourishing bone marrow tallow spread made with premium beef bone marrow as the main and base ingredient, rendered directly from real marrow bones and crafted into something your dog will genuinely lose their mind over.
Years in development. Crafted by passionate nutrition experts and German master butchers. Built around the Pets Elite Ancestral Lifestyle philosophy of real ingredients, real nourishment, and real food for real dogs. Luxurious in flavour. Honest in formulation. Loved at every single lick.
Why Is It Called Mutelo?
The name says everything about what's inside:
MU - from "Muh", the unmistakable sound of cattle TELO - from Tallow, the rich, nourishing fat that forms the heart of every jar
Mutelo = real cattle, real tallow, real nourishment. The Ancestral Lifestyle in spoonable form.
Looks Like Chocolate Spread. Is Anything But.
Mutelo's rich, deep brown colour and silky-smooth texture might remind you of a certain hazelnut spread - but make no mistake: chocolate is toxic to dogs, and Mutelo is its complete opposite. Where chocolate-style spreads are loaded with sugar, dairy, palm oil, and additives that have no place in a dog's bowl, Mutelo delivers pure ancestral nourishment from real beef bone marrow tallow. All the indulgence. None of the harm. 100% Ancestral Lifestyle .
What Makes It Different?
For thousands of years, bone marrow has been recognised across cultures as one of nature's most powerful foundation foods - prized for its rich nourishment and association with vitality, resilience, and youthful condition. Dogs' wild ancestors didn't just eat muscle meat. They cracked bones, sought out marrow, and thrived on the richness inside.
Mutelo takes that same ancestral wisdom and turns it into a jar. No fillers. No bulking agents. No shortcuts. Just real beef bone marrow tallow - the food dogs evolved to love - now scoopable, spoonable, and made for modern life.
Key Benefits
- Rich Ancestral Nourishment - Bone marrow tallow is naturally packed with bioavailable fats, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and nutrients traditionally linked to skin, coat, joint, and immune health. This is as ancestral as it gets.
- Skin, Coat & Joint Support - Natural collagen-supporting compounds and healthy fats help promote a shiny coat, supple skin, and comfortable movement. The kind of glow-up your dog deserves.
- Irresistibly Palatable - Deep, rich, meaty flavour that even the fussiest eaters and pickiest dogs go absolutely crazy for. Seriously - prepare for enthusiastic reactions.
- Gentle on Sensitive Tummies - Highly bioavailable and easily digested. Well-tolerated even by dogs with sensitive stomachs or dietary sensitivities.
- Naturally Energy-Dense - A small spoonful delivers meaningful nourishment. A little goes a long way.
- The Medication Hero - Even the most suspicious, medication-avoiding dog won't notice. Stress-free pill time has arrived.
- Calming Enrichment Tool - Spread on a lick mat and watch your anxious or high-energy dog settle into a calm, focused chewing session. Nature's chill pill.
- 100% Natural & Clean - No grains, no sugar, no salt, no artificial flavourants, no artificial colourants, no artificial preservatives. Vitamin C enriched for natural antioxidant support.
Endless Ways to Enjoy Mutelo
- Lick Mats & Slow Feeders - Spread generously for calm, focused enrichment sessions that settle anxious or high-energy dogs
- Kong, Hoof & Toy Filler - Stuff and serve, or freeze for hours of mentally stimulating entertainment
- Food Topper - Transform an ordinary meal into something completely irresistible
- Training Reward - A high-value motivator that makes even the most distracted dog pay attention
- Medication Companion - The sneakiest, most effective pill-hider you'll ever use
- Frozen Pup Pops - Spoon into moulds, ice cube trays, or Kongs, mix in bite-size Pets Elite treats, and freeze for a long-lasting summer indulgence your dog will absolutely love
Mutelo Pup Pops - Get Creative!
Scoop Mutelo into silicone moulds, ice cube trays, Kongs, or lick toys. Mix in or sprinkle on bite-size Pets Elite treats - Liver Biltong Bites, Puppy Bites, Beef Nibbles, or bite-size Chicken Biltong. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Serve. That's it.
Layer them, shape them into truffles, build pupcakes, theme them into paw shapes - every Pup Pop is a fresh Ancestral Lifestyle adventure. Get wild. Your dog will thank you.
Quick Safety Tips for Pup Pops:
- Bite-size treats only - no long chews, large pieces, skewers, or hard sticks
- No chocolate, xylitol, grapes, raisins, or onions - toxic to dogs
- Never heat or warm Mutelo - cold, room temperature, or frozen only
- Smaller dogs = smaller portions
Temperature-Responsive - Naturally Behaves Like Real Food Should
Mutelo's natural tallow base means its consistency shifts with temperature - exactly as a real, natural fat-based product is meant to behave:
- Cold (fridge or freezer) - Firms up beautifully. Easy to scoop into chunks, press into Kongs, or shape into moulds.
- Room temperature - Soft, doughy, and easy to spread. Ideal for lick mats, slow feeders, food toppers, and pill-hiding.
- Warmth of your hands - Softens noticeably as you work with it - perfect for shaping, pressing into toys, or rolling into bite-sized portions.
Important: Never heat, microwave, or warm Mutelo. Heating can cause the natural bone marrow tallow to separate or split. Always use cold, at room temperature, or frozen only.
What Dog Owners Notice
- A healthier-looking, glossier coat
- Improved skin condition and reduced dryness
- Easier joint mobility and a more energetic demeanour
- Better mealtime enthusiasm and acceptance of medication
- A calmer, more focused dog during enrichment sessions
- A stronger bond - because every lick is a moment of pure joy
Ingredients: Beef Bone Marrow Tallow, Vitamin C
Suitable For: Dogs of all breeds, sizes, and life stages including puppies | Sensitive stomachs | Fussy eaters | Raw feeders and species-appropriate diet enthusiasts | Enrichment and training use
Feeding & Safety Tips: Feed as a complementary treat in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Always provide fresh drinking water. Refrigerate after opening and use within 4-6 weeks for best quality. Store in a cool, dry place. Never heat, microwave, or warm Mutelo - use cold, at room temperature, or frozen only. Smaller dogs should receive smaller portions.
What's in the Box: 1 × 250g Jar of Pets Elite Mutelo Natural Bone Marrow Tallow Spread - the Ancestral Lifestyle in every spoonful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mutelo made of?Mutelo's main and base ingredient is beef bone marrow tallow - the rich, nourishing fat rendered directly from real beef marrow bones. Pure ancestral food in its simplest form. No fillers, no bulking agents.
Is it safe for dogs - it looks like chocolate spread?Completely safe. While the rich brown colour and smooth texture may resemble chocolate spread, Mutelo contains no chocolate, no cocoa, and no harmful ingredients whatsoever. It is made from real beef bone marrow tallow - a natural, biologically appropriate food for dogs. Never give your dog real chocolate - it is toxic. Mutelo is the healthy, ancestral alternative.
Can I heat Mutelo? No - never. Mutelo should always be used at fridge, room, or frozen temperature only. Heating causes the natural bone marrow tallow to split or separate.
Is Mutelo safe for puppies?Y es - Mutelo is suitable for dogs of all life stages when fed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
How long does an opened jar last? Refrigerate after opening and use within 4-6 weeks for best quality.
Why does Mutelo cost more than peanut butter? Mutelo is built on premium beef bone marrow tallow - a far more nutrient-dense, bioavailable, and biologically appropriate ingredient for dogs than seed-based spreads. You're paying for real Ancestral Lifestyle nutrition in every jar.
About Pets Elite
Founded in Cape Town in 2005, Pets Elite is one of the pioneers of natural dog treats and raw nutrition in South Africa. Our entire range is built around the Pets Elite Ancestral Lifestyle philosophy: biologically appropriate nutrition using human-grade meats, natural fats, and minimal processing.
We avoid grains, sugars, salts, colourants, and artificial additives - producing treats designed to support long-term health, vitality, and natural feeding instincts. We focus on real animal protein, natural nutrients from whole animal parts, traditional dehydration techniques, and gentle preservation methods.
This approach delivers food closer to what dogs' wild ancestors evolved to consume - helping them thrive with stronger immunity, shinier coats, happier tummies, and more energy.
Every treat we make reflects our promise: quality, integrity, and pure pet joy - because your dog deserves real food that fuels real life.
Pets Elite - pioneers of the Ancestral Lifestyle approach to natural dog nutrition.
What's in the box
1 x Tub Mutelo
