Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor

Treat for dogs · by Purina

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What to watch for

• BHA High risk
  A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist.
• Sugar Moderate risk
  Table sugar. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing.
• Artificial colors Moderate risk
  Unspecified synthetic dyes. They are there for the owner's eye, not the dog's nutrition.
• Wheat Low risk
  A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon.
• Glycerin Low risk
  A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
• Corn gluten meal Low risk
  The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein.
• Corn Low risk
  Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor.
• Wheat flour Low risk
  Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.

What it does well

• Named meat first
  First ingredient is pork.

Ingredients

Pork, barley, rice, ground wheat, oat meal, soybean, meal, glycerin, sugar, corn gluten meal, ground yellow corn, wheat, flour, water, soy flour, bacon, soy protein concentrate, wheat gluten, salt, phosphoric acid, bacon fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid), natural flavor, sorbic acid (a preservative), natural hickory smoke, flavor, calcium propionate (a preservative), added color, malted, barley flour

What the label cannot tell you

• Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
• Mineral levels are not printed on this label.

Sizes and barcodes

• Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor UPC 0038100176707

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03