No-Hide Chicken Stix Treat
Verified Aug 29, 2026
This is a high-protein, rawhide-free chew treat made with chicken as the main ingredient, designed for small dogs and cats under 10 lbs. It uses brown rice flour and agar as binders, with added egg, flaxseed, and plant extracts to round out the recipe. It’s meant as an occasional chew rather than a complete diet and can suit pets who enjoy long-lasting, easily digestible chews.
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Strong Choice
Nutritionally, this is a high-protein, relatively simple chew treat centered around chicken, with brown rice flour and agar providing structure instead of rawhide. It’s best suited for small dogs and cats as a supplemental reward or chew, not a main food. The protein level is quite high for a treat, and the ingredient list is straightforward, though it won’t be appropriate for pets with chicken or egg allergies.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken as the first ingredient provides a highly digestible animal protein source.
- Very high protein for a treat, which can help support lean body mass when used appropriately.
- Free of rawhide and artificial fillers, relying instead on rice flour and agar for structure.
- Formulated specifically for small pets, with clear calorie information per stick to help manage intake.
Considerations
- Contains chicken and eggs, so it is not suitable for pets with allergies to those ingredients.
- This is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and does not replace a complete and balanced diet.
- At about 13 calories per stick, portions should still be counted toward daily calorie intake, especially in tiny pets.
- Chews can pose a choking or obstruction risk if large pieces are gulped, so supervision during use is important.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Brown Rice Flour
Brown rice flour is a gluten‑free carbohydrate source and functional binder commonly used in kibble, treats and some wet foods to provide digestible complex carbohydrates, a small amount of fiber, B‑vitamins and trace minerals while improving dough texture and extrusion properties. It supplies readily available energy for dogs (who tolerate grains well) but is not nutritionally essential for obligate‑carnivore cats; formulators should account for its caloric contribution, rare rice sensitivities, and the potential for low levels of inorganic arsenic, risks that are minimized by reputable sourcing and balanced diet formulation.
03
Agar
Agar is a seaweed-derived gelling agent and thickener commonly used in pet foods and treats to create firm textures, stabilize wet formulas, and act as a vegetarian binder, contributing soluble but largely indigestible fiber rather than significant protein or calories. Generally safe and useful for texture and stool-bulking, it provides little direct nutrition for dogs or cats and can cause loose stools or gastrointestinal upset if used in excess, so it should be included at appropriate levels in balanced formulations.
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Egg
Eggs are used in pet foods as a highly digestible, complete animal protein and nutrient source—providing essential amino acids, bioavailable vitamins (A, D, E, B-complex including B12), minerals like selenium and iron, choline and healthy fats—while also improving palatability and texture. They support muscle maintenance, skin/coat and cognitive health in dogs and cats, but raw eggs can carry bacterial risk and contain avidin in whites that may reduce biotin with long-term feeding; some pets may also have egg allergies or require portion control for calorie management.
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Olive Oil
Olive oil is used in pet foods as a concentrated fat source and palatability enhancer, supplying monounsaturated fatty acids (mainly oleic acid) that provide energy and support skin and coat condition while aiding absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins. It can benefit healthy dogs and cats in moderation, but is high in calories and not a substitute for essential fatty acids (cats require arachidonic acid), and should be limited or avoided in overweight animals or those with pancreatitis or other fat‑restricted conditions—consult your veterinarian before regular supplementation.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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Brand
Holistic pet wellness brand best known for No-Hide rawhide-free chews (launched 2015) and Dr. Bob Goldstein's Wisdom air-dried dog food, plus Apothecary herbal supplements and Nature's Protection herbal flea and tick prevention. Positioned as premium natural "Heart + Science" wellness, sold in 10,000+ stores worldwide.
Manufacturer
Products are formulated by co-founder Dr. Bob Goldstein (integrative veterinarian) to AAFCO nutrient profiles; Wisdom air-dried food is made in-house at Earth Animal's own SQF-certified Riverstone facility in Maryland, while No-Hide chews are produced at a partner baking facility in Lancaster County, PA.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Earth Animal Ventures, Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
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 Earth Animal No-Hide Chicken Stix Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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