Why choose single ingredient dog treats

JUST 1 INGREDIENT, NOTHING ELSE

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, but it is made with just 1 whole food source.

In the wonderful, colourful, fast-developing world of fancy dog treats, single ingredient treats are like vanilla ice-cream. Simple, and easy to enjoy because the taste is familiar, and you know it works, yet also a delicious treat.

That said, single ingredient treats are anything but a bland vanilla.

Why choose single ingredient dog treats?

Helpful for dogs with allergies or food intolerance

When you choose a single ingredient dog treat, you know exactly what it is made of, and you can make informed choices what to feed your dog. This is especially helpful when you have a dog with allergies or food intolerance, or who is picky. A treat made with just 1 ingredient is less likely to irritate, and is more likely to be readily accepted.

By contrast, a treat made with a strong smelling fruit or vegetable, while also natural, may not appeal to dogs that dislike the smell.

No artificial additives and preservatives

The other benefit to a single ingredient treat is that it does not contain additional preservatives, colouring or flavouring. Many commercial treats in pet shops contain other ingredients to aid in preservation, or to make them more palatable, or to have a softer texture. Single ingredient treats do not, and are therefore easier to digest, and help with gut health.

Best nutritional source

You know exactly what you’re paying for when you choose a single ingredient treat, secure in the knowledge that your treats are not being bulked up with low nutrition starches or humectants. Single ingredient treats, made with whole food sources are powerhouses of nutrition, vitamins and minerals, and feeding these ensures that your dog gets the most out of their treats.

Treats need not be junk food – they can be real food.

When we say that your treats have just 1 ingredient and nothing else, we mean just that!