SmartBones Steakhouse Adult Dog Chews - Steakhouse Sticks
Treat for dogs · Adult · by SmartBones
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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What to watch for
- Corn syrup Moderate risk
A sugar syrup made from corn starch, used in semi-moist foods and treats. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing. - Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Wheat flour Low risk
Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Mini Stick with Beef Filet: Chicken, Wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Vegetable Glycerin, Beef, Peanut Butter, Fructose, Gelatin, Corn Syrup, Sweet Potato, Peas, Salt, Dried Cultured Whey, Fruit Juice Color, Natural Peanut Butter Flavor, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Carmine Color, Manganese Sulfate.Mini Stick with Pork Tenderloin: Chicken, Wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Vegetable Glycerin, Pork, Peanut Butter, Fructose, Gelatin, Corn Syrup, Sweet Potato, Peas, Salt, Dried Cultured Whey, Natural Peanut Butter Flavor, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Carmine Color, Manganese Sulfate.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 20% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 1% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 16.5% |
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
- SmartBones Steakhouse Adult Dog Chews - Steakhouse Sticks - 8.4 Oz UPC 840364802847
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