Natural 100% Meat Dog Treats — Are They Worth It?

Feeding your dog the right treats is essential — but with so many options on shelves and online, it can be hard to know what actually makes a treat good for your dog. Here’s what 100% meat treats actually are, what makes them different, and how to use them effectively.

What Are 100% Meat Dog Treats?

Most commercial dog treats contain a mix of meat, cereals, flavourings, preservatives and binding agents. 100% meat treats are exactly what they sound like — freeze-dried or air-dried meat with nothing added. One ingredient. What’s in the bag is what your dog eats.

Why Single Protein Matters

Our Natural Dog Training Treats are available in five single-protein flavours — beef, turkey, duck, venison and wild boar — each containing only that one ingredient. No hidden additives, safe for dogs on elimination diets and suitable for puppies from weaning age.

What Makes Venison and Wild Boar Worth Choosing?

Venison and wild boar are rarely found in mainstream dog food, making them genuinely novel proteins your dog is unlikely to have developed a reaction to. Our venison treats contain 76.8% crude protein at just 9.4% fat — one of the leanest, most protein-dense treat options available. Wild boar comes in at 59.8% protein and 12.1% fat.

How to Use Meat Treats Effectively

• For training and recall — small, soft pieces make these ideal for high-repetition reward training

• Keep within 10% of daily calories — reduce the main meal slightly on heavy training days

• Use as a food transition aid — sprinkle over new food to encourage fussy eaters to accept the change. Pair with our food toppers for maximum effect

Are They Worth the Price?

At £5.99 per 100g bag (or 2 for £10), these cost more per gram than standard treats — but because they’re nutrient-dense and genuinely motivating to dogs, you use significantly less per session. Available from Growing Paws — delivered throughout Northern Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 100% meat treats suitable for dogs with food allergies? Yes — provided you choose a flavour that doesn’t include your dog’s known allergen. Each flavour contains only one protein with no additional ingredients.

Are they suitable for puppies? Yes. All five flavours are 100% natural meat with no artificial additives, making them safe for puppies from weaning age.

Available from Growing Paws Toppers & Treats — delivered throughout Northern Ireland from our base in Comber, Co. Down.