Awesome Pawsome Peanut Butter & Cranberry Treat
Verified Aug 17, 2026
A crunchy, grain-free dog treat featuring potato and tapioca as the base, with peanut butter, chicken fat, and soy protein providing flavor and some added protein. Cranberries and botanical extracts like green tea and rosemary contribute natural antioxidants. This is intended as a supplemental reward for dogs of all ages rather than a complete diet.
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Solid Option
This is a moderately high-quality, grain-free treat that uses potatoes and tapioca as its main base, with added soy protein, peanut butter, and chicken fat for palatability and some nutritional value. The inclusion of cranberries and botanical extracts offers some natural antioxidant content, which is a nice plus for a treat. It’s best suited as an occasional or training reward for most dogs who tolerate chicken, soy, and peanut ingredients well.
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Strengths
- Grain-free formulation can work well for dogs that don’t tolerate certain grains but do fine with potatoes and tapioca.
- Uses chicken fat and peanut butter for good palatability and a modest source of fat and protein in a treat context.
- Includes cranberries and botanical extracts (green tea, rosemary, spearmint), which provide natural antioxidant components.
- Clear positioning as a supplemental treat, not a complete diet, which helps avoid confusion about its role in a dog’s overall nutrition.
Considerations
- Contains chicken fat, soy protein, and peanut butter, all of which can be problem ingredients for dogs with chicken, soy, or peanut allergies or sensitivities.
- Carbohydrates from potatoes and tapioca make up most of the treat, so it should be fed in moderation, especially for dogs prone to weight gain.
- Not complete and balanced, so it should not replace a regular nutritionally balanced dog food.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Potato
Potato is commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate source and functional binder, supplying starch, fiber, and modest amounts of vitamins (B6, C) and potassium—often included as cooked or dehydrated flakes, starch, or protein concentrates. While it provides energy and helps formulate grain‑free recipes, potatoes are not a primary protein for dogs or cats (and are not nutritionally required for obligate‑carnivore cats), can contribute to excess calories or affect blood glucose in diabetic animals, and must be cooked and free of green skins or sprouts to avoid solanine toxicity; allergies are uncommon but possible.
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Tapioca
Tapioca is a processed starch from the cassava root commonly used in pet foods and treats as a gluten-free carbohydrate, binder and thickening agent, providing easily digestible calories but very little protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. While useful in hypoallergenic or grain-free formulations, it has limited nutritional value and a high glycemic index, so it should be used in moderation—especially for overweight or diabetic dogs and cats—and only in properly processed form to avoid cassava-related toxins.
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Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin is a plant-derived humectant and sweet-tasting solvent commonly used in pet foods and treats to retain moisture, improve texture, dissolve flavorings or vitamins, and enhance palatability. It provides usable calories, is generally regarded as safe for dogs and cats in typical amounts, but excessive intake can cause digestive upset and may be a consideration for diabetic pets or those needing calorie-restricted diets.
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Soy Protein
Soy protein is a concentrated plant-based protein commonly used in pet foods to boost protein content, improve texture and binding, and provide a cost-effective alternative to animal proteins. It supplies substantial protein for dogs and can be used in cat diets when formulas are properly balanced, but its amino-acid profile and digestibility are generally lower than animal proteins (often requiring supplementation such as taurine for cats), and some pets may have soy sensitivities or be affected by soy compounds, so diets with soy should be formulated and processed appropriately.
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Chicken Fat
Chicken fat is used in dog and cat foods as a concentrated energy and flavor source that supplies essential fatty acids (notably linoleic acid) and aids absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins, improving palatability and supporting skin and coat health. Because it is calorie‑dense, diets must account for added fat to prevent weight gain, and quality (proper rendering and antioxidant protection to prevent rancidity) is important; although fats are less commonly allergenic than proteins, pets with poultry sensitivities may still react in some cases.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Addiction is a premium pet food brand offering grain-free and novel protein-based recipes for dogs and cats. It targets consumers seeking allergen-free and high-quality nutrition options produced in New Zealand using ethically sourced ingredients. The brand promotes sustainability and animal welfare in its ingredient sourcing and manufacturing practices.
Manufacturer
Addiction Foods operates its own manufacturing facility in New Zealand, where it follows stringent quality control procedures and exports under New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) guidelines. The company focuses on maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in accordance with AAFCO standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Addiction Awesome Pawsome Peanut Butter & Cranberry Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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