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No-Hide Venison Strips Treat
Earth Animal

No-Hide Venison Strips Treat

Verified Aug 24, 2026

Dog · Treat Puppy Senior All Breed Sizes

A high-protein venison chew-style treat for dogs, made from venison with brown rice flour and a few simple plant ingredients. It’s designed as a thin, easily chewed option for puppies over 6 months through senior dogs, meant to be given as a supplemental snack rather than a balanced diet. The added flaxseed and olive oil contribute extra fats, and fruit extracts provide some natural antioxidants.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.0 out of 10

Top Pick

This is a high-protein, venison-based chew treat with a relatively simple ingredient list and a good nutrient profile for an occasional snack. It can work well for dogs who do well with venison and grains and need a more digestible alternative to traditional rawhide. Because it’s not a complete diet, it should be used in moderation alongside a balanced dog food.

Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 2 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 Dental Care Skin Coat Health
Suitable For
Puppy Senior All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Venison as the main ingredient provides a high-quality, novel animal protein for many dogs.
  • Very high protein for a treat at 47% min, with moderate fat and low fiber, which many dogs find palatable.
  • Includes flaxseed and olive oil, which can contribute beneficial fatty acids for skin and coat.
  • Clearly labeled as a supplemental treat, making it straightforward to pair with a complete diet.

Considerations

  • This is not a complete and balanced food, so it should only be used as a treat alongside a regular diet.
  • Contains eggs, which can be an issue for dogs with known egg allergies.
  • Brown rice flour makes this unsuitable for dogs that must strictly avoid grains.
  • As a chew-style treat, portions should be monitored to avoid excess calories, especially in small or inactive dogs.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Venison, Brown Rice Flour, 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
Venison
Venison is used in pet food primarily as a high-quality, novel animal protein source that is lean and rich in essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins, making it suitable for both dogs and cats and commonly included in limited-ingredient or hypoallergenic formulas. It can benefit pets with sensitivities to common proteins like beef or chicken and offer a lower-fat alternative, but owners should note that it may be too lean for growing animals, still can cause allergies in some pets, and raw or poorly sourced venison may carry parasites or contaminants (risks that are minimized in properly processed commercial diets).
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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.
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)
47.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
5.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
13.00%
Low High

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Baked
Food type Treat

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced
Why this is not complete and balanced This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.
No

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.

Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
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 Venison Strips Treat.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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