3 Reasons Your Pet Deserves Better Than Big-Box Treats

(And What to Feed Instead)

Let’s be real—those big-box store dog treats with the bright packaging and bargain prices?

They might look convenient, but they often come with a hidden cost: your pet’s long-term health.

Here’s the truth:

Your dog deserves better. And here’s exactly why.

1. The Ingredient List Reads Like a Science Lab

Flip over most store-bought treat bags and you’ll find:

• BHA, BHT, propylene glycol (aka antifreeze)
  
  
• “Animal digest” and “meat by-products” (what are those, really?)
  
  
• Artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners

These ingredients are used to extend shelf life, cut corners, and boost profits—not support your dog’s wellness.

Your dog deserves real food, not a chemistry experiment.

At TheDogBFF Barkerie, we use ingredients you’d find in your own kitchen—things like oat flour, peanut butter, pumpkin, blueberries, and chia seeds.

 

2. Big Batches Don’t Equal Big Love

Mass-produced treats are pumped out by the thousands with little attention to individual pet needs.

There’s no care. No craft. No connection.

But when you choose small-batch, handmade treats, you’re choosing:

• Thoughtfully tested recipes
  
  
• Ingredient transparency
  
  
• Human hands, not conveyor belts

Every bag of our treats is made with your pet’s health—and your trust—in mind.

Your pet deserves a treat made with intention, not indifference.

3. Health Starts in the Bowl (and the Treat Bag)

If your dog struggles with itchy skin, allergies, upset stomachs, or low energy—treats might be part of the problem.

Big-box brands often hide common allergens and filler grains like corn, wheat, and soy in their recipes.

Simple, limited-ingredient treats are:

• Easier to digest
  
  
• Better for sensitive pups
  
  
• A safer choice for long-term health
  
  

Your pet deserves to feel good from the inside out.

The Bottom Line:

You wouldn’t feed your kids a diet of artificial snacks, vague ingredients, and empty calories.

So why feed that to your fur child?

Your pet deserves clean, honest treats that match the love you give them daily.

Want to make the switch simple?

Try our free Pantry Ingredient Checklist to compare what’s in your pup’s current stash—then explore our Simple Ingredient Pantry Checklist made with only the good stuff.

P.S. Our fan-favorite Single Ingredient Treats will be back soon—everything your dog needs, except the junk.

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