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No-Hide Peanut Butter Stix Treat
Earth Animal

No-Hide Peanut Butter Stix Treat

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Dog · Treat Cat · Treat Puppy Small

A baked, long-lasting chew treat for dogs and cats made from brown rice flour and peanut butter powder, with egg as an additional animal protein source. It offers a relatively high protein content for a chew and avoids rawhide, using simple, plant-forward ingredients. This is designed as an occasional supplemental snack, including for puppies over 6 months, rather than a complete diet.

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Over-the-counter Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a thoughtfully formulated no-rawhide chew that relies on brown rice flour and peanut butter powder, with egg to boost protein quality. It can work well as an occasional, lower-fat chew for many dogs, including puppies over 6 months, and possibly some cats that enjoy chewing. As with any chew, it should be given in moderation and under supervision, especially for pets with food allergies or those prone to weight gain.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Digestive Health Skin Coat Health Dental Care
Suitable For
Puppy Small
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • High protein for a chew, with egg providing good-quality, easily used animal protein.
  • Lower in fat than many traditional chews, which can be helpful for pets that don’t tolerate rich treats.
  • Made without rawhide and uses simple, familiar ingredients like brown rice and peanut butter powder.
  • Calorie information per stick is provided, which makes it easier to fit into your pet’s daily calorie allowance.

Considerations

  • Peanut butter and egg are common allergens for some pets, so this chew won’t suit animals with those sensitivities.
  • At about 13 calories per stick, multiple sticks can add up quickly for small dogs or cats.
  • This is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, so it should not replace a complete and balanced diet.
  • As with any chew, there is a small risk of gulping or choking, so close supervision is important.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Brown Rice Flour, Peanut Butter Powder, Agar-Agar, Eggs, Olive Oil, Oregano Extract, Cherry Extract, Flaxseed, Banana Powder, Pineapple Stem

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.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
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.
02
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is commonly used as a palatability enhancer or occasional treat in pet diets, providing concentrated fats, modest protein, some fiber and micronutrients like vitamin E and B vitamins. Because it is calorie-dense and can contain added salt, sugar or harmful sweeteners, it should be offered sparingly and only in xylitol‑free formulations — avoid regular use in pets prone to obesity or pancreatitis.
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.
04
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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05
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

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
45.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
13.00%
Low High
2970
kcal / Kg
84
kcal / Oz
13
kcal / Stix
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Breed size Small
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Baked
Food type Treat

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.

Price tier $$$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Earth Animal Ventures, Inc.
Parent company Independent
Founded 1979
Headquarters Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Pennsylvania
Manufacturing oversight

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.

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Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

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 recalls on record

No recall is listed for Earth Animal No-Hide Peanut Butter Stix Treat.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Earth Animal. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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