Your favorite Fido no longer has to settle for treats loaded with animal byproducts, preservatives -- and certainly not salmonella and melamine. A new crop of eco-friendly dog treats not only boasts healthy, organic ingredients, but they're also something your dog will enjoy! Here's our guide to the best canine confections. (Text: Jessica Knoblauch)
Barkwheats dog biscuits
Barkwheats makes wholesome dog biscuits with ingredients like parsley, sea vegetables, chamomile, eggs and honey that help treat some common dog ailments like bad breath, gas and anxiety.
Most of Barkwheats' ingredients are produced in Maine, including buckwheat, which is actually not a grain, but a berry. Even Barkwheats' packaging is eco-friendly, with a 100 percent recycled box and a biodegradable bag made of wood pulp, both which can be composted.
And coming soon, Barkwheats will introduce the very first pet product ever to carry the fair trade certified mark.
Cloudstar Buddy Biscuits
After newlyweds Jennifer Melton and Brennan Johnson adopted a shelter puppy that suffered from food allergies and a sensitive stomach, they decided to create Cloudstar, a company dedicated to making wholesome treats for all dogs, even those with allergies.
Unlike other soft treats, Cloudstar's Soft & Chewy Buddy Biscuits don't come with nasty chemicals like propylene glycol, BHA and BHT. Instead, they're full of tasty flavors like beef, chicken and peanut butter.
Cloudstar has also pledged to donate at least 10 percent of its net profits to support and assist nonprofit organizations that benefit animals, women, children and the environment
Wet Noses Dogranola
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts: Wet Noses Dogranola is made with the camping and hiking dog in mind. These treats are made with USDA organic-certified flax seed, dried cranberries and sesame seed paste -- also known as Tahini, one of the oldest health foods on the planet and one that's high in protein and low in fat.
Wet Noses is 100 percent family owned and operated and uses only organic, human-grade ingredients. The company theme, "If you wouldn't eat it, don't give it to your dog," should put even the most picky dog lover at ease.
Wagatha's Cranberry Cheddar Biscuits
These delightful dog-shaped biscuits are made with dried cranberries, white cheddar cheese and just a hint of mint to keep your dog's breath fresh. Wagatha's Cranberry Cheddar treats are also wheat-free, certified USDA organic and kosher.
And, Wagatha's organic dog treats are baked in Vermont in its licensed human-grade bakery. Be sure to check out Wagatha's holiday gift selection for a wide variety of healthy dog treats sure to please any pooch.
Boston Baked Bonz Muffins
If you're looking for a truly unique dog treat, check out Boston Baked Bonz's wide variety of organic, vegan treats that come in delicious flavors like apple, peanut butter crunch, pumpkin pie and wild blueberry.
Bakery enthusiasts should consider signing up for one of Bonz's subscription services so that they can get dog cookies and muffins shipped right to their door every month. In 2008, the company was awarded the Best Dog Treat Company by PETA's Proggy Awards, which recognize companies, people and products for innovative and animal-friendly achievements.
NuHemp Fetch'erz Ballz
These treats will make dog owners look at hemp in a whole new light. These round, interactive gourmet treats are made of a synergistic blend of hemp meal, whole flax seed and ancient grains for superior nutrition and digestibility.
Of course, hemp is also environmentally friendly because it can grow extremely fast in any climate with little or no herbicide, fungicide or pesticide. Even the box is made from 100 percent post-use recycled waste paper fibers. The four new varieties of Fetch'erz Ballz include sweet peanut butter crunch and fruit and veggie medley.
Sojos Kung Fu Fido Fortune Cookies
These unique dog treats are real, all-natural fortune cookies with a doggie twist. Dogs love them, and pet owners will enjoy reading the doggie-tailored fortunes like "Don't forget to stop and eat the roses."
Each container includes 12 individually wrapped cookies made with flour, sugar, chicken liver, water and eggs. Sojos also offers a wide variety of other gourmet hand-baked dog treats with human-quality ingredients and no preservatives.
Onesta Veggie-Hides
These are certified organic, hypoallergenic, raw-dehydrated and whole food-based dog treats. Like all of Onesta Organics' products, these treats are handmade from human-grade quality ingredients and free of synthetics.
Since Veggie-Hides are raw-dehydrated, they make great training treats and convenient snacks that can easily be taken along on casual walks, hikes or longer trips. Onesta Organics is also the first -- and still the only-- pet food manufacturer in the U.S. that is both USDA-certified organic and Green America-approved.
NatureNosh Organic Gourmet Treats
Take a whiff of this company's Turkcranberry souffle dog biscuits and you'll immediately feel like you're sitting down to a Thanksgiving dinner. Made with ingredients like USDA-certified organic turkey liver, oat flour, molasses, cranberries, rosemary and oregano, these treats smell so inviting that you'll be tempted to try them yourself!
NatureNosh's entire line of premium dog treats also has no animal byproducts, fillers, hormones, chemical preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, corn, wheat, egg or soy. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of any NatureNosh product is donated to Much Love Animal Rescue.
Castor & Pollux Natural Ultramix Dog Cookies
This company's Natural Ultramix formulas feature real pieces of fruit and veggies, which add natural sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus omega fatty acids for health skin and a shiny coat.
The wheat-free holistic peanut butter flavor dog cookies have no wheat, corn or byproducts. Instead, they're filled with homegrown ingredients such as apples, carrots and cranberries. Yum!
Canine Confections cookies
After becoming frustrated with the preservatives, wheat, soy and chemicals found in typical dog treats, founder Sandra Estrada decided to start her own bakery, creating dog treats made with organic, tasty ingredients. Enter Canine Confections, a San Francisco-based dog bakery that features charming handmade treats perfect for special occasions or every day. Each treat is made with all-natural, human-grade and organic ingredients that come from local businesses. Be sure to check out the Canine Confections Cookies sets, which feature a wide variety of the company’s most delicious and nutritious treats.
Blue Dog Bakery dog treats
Blue Dog Bakery’s natural, low-fat dog treats come in four great new meaty flavors including grilled steak, roasted chicken, liver and beef & bacon. These treats taste and smell delicious, and best of all, they’re made with no animal byproducts and come in a variety of animal shapes and sizes. Want more flavors? Check out Blue Dog’s variety pack of peanut butter and molasses, natural cheese, grilled chicken and bacon and cheese treats. And, all of Blue Dog’s biscuits are made responsibly in the U.S. with 100 percent natural ingredients.
Whooz 'Ur Doggy! PawDelicious P-Nut Squares
These treats smell so good you’ll probably want to try them yourself. The company’s select line of gourmet treats are also entirely free of glutens like corn, soy, barley, rye or wheat, which are suspected of causing food allergies in dogs. Instead, they’re filled with nourishing ingredients like organic brown rice and quinoa, which are used to increase nutritional value without using animal protein. Whooz ‘Ur Doggy! is also USDA-home inspected, the packaging is corn-based and all ingredients are purchased in the U.S.
Distinctive Dog treats
Distinctive Dog’s gluten-free dog bakery cookies are great for training and for celebrating. Made with healthy ingredients such as brown rice flour, honey, flax seed and blueberry, these treats are carefully selected to giving your dog a well-balanced diet. Your dog will especially love Distinctive Dog’s Chicken Pot Pie treats, which are baked fresh from scratch and come with wholesome ingredients like chicken, carrots, peas and broccoli — just like the human pot pie!
A Dog’s Life Real Dogs biscuits
Make your dog famous with A Dog’s Life biscuits, which are hand-packed in convenient resealable bags that can be customized with your dog’s mug. Made only with organic and natural ingredients and no fillers, preservatives or pesticides, these biscuits come in unique flavors like Double Cheeseburger, Apple Pie and Steak Frites. Also be sure to check out A Dog's Life Rescue Dog Label Series, which highlights the stories of rescue dogs that have been rescued or are waiting to be rescued. And, with each Rescue Dog Series purchase, A Dog's Life contributes 10 percent of proceeds to rescue groups and shelters.
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