SmartBones Sticks and Bones Variety Pack Dog Treats

Name: SmartBones Sticks and Bones Variety Pack Dog Treats
Brand: SmartBones

Treat for dogs · by SmartBones

41/100 · Poor

The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

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What to watch for

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.
Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation.
Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
Sorbitol Low risk
A sugar alcohol used to keep soft treats moist. Unlike xylitol it is not known to be toxic to dogs, but large amounts can cause loose stools.
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.
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.
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.
Low protein 10.8%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.

Ingredients

Sticks Ingredients:Cornstarch, Glycerin, Chicken, Sorbitol, Peanut Butter, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Barley Malt Syrup, Dried Cultured Whey, Salt, Dried Carrot, Dried Peas, Dried Sweet Potato, Carrageenan, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Carmine (Color), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Niacinamide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement.Mini Bones Ingredients:Cornstarch, Glycerin, Chicken, Sorbitol, Peanut Butter, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Barley Malt Syrup, Dried Cultured Whey, Salt, Dried Carrot, Dried Peas, Dried Sweet Potato, Carrageenan, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Carmine (Color), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Niacinamide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	9%
Crude fat (min)	0.2%
Crude fiber (max)	1%
Moisture (max)	17%

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 Sticks and Bones Variety Pack Dog Treats 12.8 OZ UPC 840364800690

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