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How to Tell If a Dog Chew Is Truly Single Ingredient: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Not all “single-ingredient” dog chews are created equal. Many products marketed as natural or simple still contain hidden additives, flavors, or preservatives. This guide will help you cut through the noise—showing you how to read labels, spot misleading claims, and choose truly single-ingredient chews that are better for your dog’s health, digestion, and long-term well-being.
The Best Dog Chews by Age and Size: A Guide to Safe, Healthy Chewing at Every Life Stage
Looking for the best dog chew for your dog's age and size? Whether you have a teething puppy, an active adult, or a gentle senior, this guide breaks down exactly which chews are safest, healthiest, and most satisfying—plus why USA-sourced and US-made, single-ingredient treats are always the top pick.
Why U.S.-Sourced Dog Treats Are Safer: A Dog Parent’s Guide to Smarter Treats and Chews
Not all dog treats and chews are created equal—and where they come from matters. In this post, we explore why U.S.-sourced and made dog treats and chews are a safer, healthier choice for your pup. From stricter safety standards to cleaner ingredients and fewer recalls, discover how American-made treats protect your dog from hidden risks like contamination, harmful additives, and poorly regulated imports. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make smarter, safer treat choices every time.
Best Single-Ingredient Dog Treats: What to Look For & What to Avoid
Looking for a healthier treat for your dog? Single-ingredient dog treats are a simple, natural choice — but not all are created equal. Discover what to look for, what to avoid, and why USA-made single-ingredient chews are better for your pup’s health.
Bison vs. Beef Dog Treats and Chews
Many consumers use the term Bison and Buffalo interchangeably. But are they interchangeable terms? And, when it comes to Bison or Beef dog chews and treats, is one preferable? We answer these and other questions to help readers better understand the differences when purchasing single ingredient dog chews.
Natural Dog Treats and Chews - How Do You Know?
You try to purchase only "natural" dog treats and chews because you love your dog. But, how do you know if "natural" dog chews and treats are really natural? In many ways it comes down to how they are manufactured. For example, how do you know the additives in pet chews and treats are safe? Even a bigger question is why are manufacturers adding soaks, salts, washes, nitrates, sugars and many other preservatives to dog chews and treats?
Minnesota State Fair 2020 Online Marketplace - A First of Its Kind!
As most of us know all too well, fairs across the country have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The biggest state fair in the country - the MN State Fair - is no exception. Nonetheless, interested vendors were given the opportunity to participate in the first ever Minnesota State Fair Online Marketplace starting August 4, 2020 and running through December 31, 2020. GREAT DOG CO. will participate along with several hundred other vendors. Make sure to take advantage of all the GREAT deals!
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Tendon Chews for Dogs
Looking for one of the healthiest, tastiest and coveted dog chews available? Look no further as Tendon Chews for dogs is it! What's so great about Tendon Chews for dogs you ask? For starters, Tendon Chews are easily and fully digestible making them a much safer alternative to rawhide chews which are not fully digestible. Tendon chews are tough fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones. They are rich in collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and elastin. The fibrous texture makes them great at cleaning teeth while maximizing chewing pleasure. The best tendons for dogs come from large animals such as cattle and bison. Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.
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Artificial Preservatives in Dog Food
Dogs really have no choice but to eat whatever is put in front of them. And as such, it's really important for dog owners to ensure that the food and chews they are feeding their dogs are healthy and safe, especially since most dogs eat pretty much the same thing day after day, often twice a day, week after week, month after month, and year after year. Learn what you need to know about artificial preservatives commonly found in commercial dog food and chews at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.
