EVX Enhanced Diet Hip & Joint Support Chicken Jerky Treats
Verified Jul 20, 2026
A semi-moist chicken jerky treat designed for dogs of all sizes, with relatively low calories per piece. It uses chicken as the main protein source and includes flaxseed, collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, and turmeric, which are commonly added to support joint health. The soft texture and low fat content can make it handy for frequent training rewards.
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Nutritionally, this is a thoughtfully designed training-style treat that focuses on chicken-based protein, moderate fat, and added ingredients typically used in joint-support products. The low calories per piece make it easy to use for training or frequent rewarding without adding a lot of extra energy. It’s a good fit for most adult dogs who can tolerate chicken and egg, especially if you’re looking for a softer treat with some added joint-support ingredients.
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Strengths
- Chicken as the first ingredient provides a clear, animal-based protein source.
- Relatively low calories per treat (around 6 calories) and noted as low fat, which is helpful if you need to watch your dog’s weight while still offering treats.
- Includes glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen, turmeric, and flaxseed, which are commonly used to support joint and connective tissue health.
- Uses mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) as a preservative and avoids artificial colors and flavors, which some owners prefer to limit.
Considerations
- Contains chicken and dried egg, which are common triggers for food-allergic dogs; it’s not suitable if your dog has known sensitivities to these proteins.
- This is a treat, not a complete and balanced diet, so it should only make up a small portion of your dog’s daily calories alongside a nutritionally complete dog food.
- Includes "natural flavor," which is generally safe but not very specific, so it may not be ideal if you are trying to tightly control all ingredients for a very sensitive dog.
Full Ingredient List
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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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Potato Flour
Potato flour is a dried, ground whole‑potato ingredient used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate, binder and texture agent, contributing energy, some dietary fiber and minerals like potassium while helping with kibble structure or wet food viscosity. It provides little protein, can raise the dietary glycemic load and caloric density so should be used in balanced formulations (especially for overweight or diabetic pets), and while not a common allergen it has been noted as a frequent component of some grain‑free recipes that have been scrutinized in relation to canine heart health studies.
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Flaxseed
Flaxseed is used in pet foods as a plant-based source of alpha‑linolenic acid (ALA) omega‑3, soluble and insoluble fiber, and modest protein, often added to support skin and coat condition, digestive health, and kibble texture; ground seed or flaxseed oil is more digestible than whole seed. Dogs can partially convert ALA to long‑chain EPA/DHA but cats convert ALA poorly and therefore still need marine sources for essential DHA/EPA; flax is calorie‑dense, prone to oxidation if not stabilized, and contains lignans (phytoestrogens) and trace cyanogenic compounds, so it should be processed and used in moderation.
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Coconut Glycerin
Coconut glycerin is a plant-derived glycerol used in pet foods as a humectant and mild sweetening/texture agent to retain moisture, improve mouthfeel and palatability, and serve as a solvent or mild preservative in soft treats, toppers, and wet formulas. It provides easily metabolized calories and is generally safe for dogs and cats in small amounts, but high levels can cause gastrointestinal upset or laxative effects, so manufacturers should ensure purity, account for added calories, and note that it is not the dog-toxic sweetener xylitol.
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Honey
Honey is used in pet foods and treats primarily as a natural sweetener and binder, supplying simple carbohydrates for quick energy but contributing negligible protein, fiber, or essential vitamins. Raw honey contains antioxidants and may have mild antimicrobial or prebiotic effects, but because it is high in sugar and can worsen obesity, dental disease, or diabetes—and may carry microbial contaminants—use should be limited (and avoided in very young or immunocompromised animals); consult your veterinarian before offering honey to pets, especially cats (which are obligate carnivores and gain little benefit) or diabetic animals.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Evanger's is the flagship brand of Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company, offering natural, grain-free, and gourmet pet food recipes. The brand is known for its use of locally sourced meats and limited ingredient recipes catering to pet owners seeking specialty or holistic diets.
Manufacturer
Evanger's manufactures its products in-house at its facility in Illinois. The company maintains quality control standards compliant with USDA and FDA regulations and adheres to AAFCO nutritional standards. However, Evanger's has faced past recalls and scrutiny from the FDA, prompting improvements in its quality assurance protocols.
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 Evanger's EVX Enhanced Diet Hip & Joint Support Chicken Jerky Treats.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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