Give a dog a bone – isn’t just a saying, it’s a command! Dogs should chew. It is a natural instinct that uses their brains for enrichment, and satisfies their base urges. If you don’t divert their energies elsewhere, they will end up chewing anything they can get their teeth on – shoes, sofa, beds – you get the drift! […]read more

At Quǎn, we believe that treats are not just for fun, they can, and should be functional so our pups get the most out of their treats. Each treat we make and release has this principle at its core – fun & functional. With this in mind, we spent some time developing a unique treat for our pups – a […]read more

If you’ve been shopping for dog or cat treats in the recent year or two, you would have come across freeze-dried dog treats. They often look like white cubes in a bottle or pack, and have a very light texture that is easy to break apart and crumble. Do you know how they’re made? Or why some that are available […]read more

When one of our dogs was injured recently, aside from medical treatment, one of the things we turned to, to help him heal more quickly was nutrition. We believe strongly in giving our dogs nutritious food from whole, natural sources, and broth is something we knew was easy to digest. When humans fall sick, we turn to a comforting bowl […]read more

As much as we enjoy developing and making fun treats that combine various ingredients, whether for colour, flavour, scent or texture, we always remember the reason we started – single ingredient dog treats. Single ingredient treats are just that – treats made with 1 single ingredient, 1 single protein. It could be a jerky, a meat chunk, or a chew, […]read more

2024 has been an incredible year of learning & growth for us, as we explored new techniques & new proteins, and we are thankful & appreciative of your support, feedback & reception.  At Quǎn, we are a small team, anchored by our 3 4-legged QC officers, who are at the core of everything that we do. We are a small […]read more

We live in a fast-paced world today. Much emphasis is placed on being fast, quick & having instant gratification. While we too understand (and are guilty) of this need for quick results, when it comes to handmade products, we pull the brakes on our expectations. Being in the handmade dog treats business has also taught us that patience is necessary, […]read more

Here at Quǎn Dog Treats, we make treats for dogs, but we are also conscious about the welfare of stray dogs. While there isn’t a concerted effort to neuter stray dogs at government level, or educate the public about avoiding animal dumping, there are many volunteer organizations and individuals who do. We feel more strongly about their welfare after we […]read more