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Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews Treat
I and Love and You

Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews Treat

Verified Aug 18, 2026

Dog · Treat Adult All Breed Sizes

A single-ingredient, high-protein beef ear chew designed as a long-lasting treat for adult dogs of all sizes. Made from dried beef cow ears, it offers a natural chewing outlet that can help scrape the teeth while adding extra animal protein to the diet. This is best used as an occasional chew alongside a complete and balanced dog food.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.3 out of 10

Top Pick

This is a simple, single-ingredient beef ear chew that can work well as an occasional high-protein snack for healthy adult dogs who tolerate beef. The very high protein and low fat make it more of a concentrated animal-protein chew than a regular treat. It’s not a complete diet, so it should be fed in moderation in addition to a balanced dog food.

Calorie and portion clarity 10.0
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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Dental Care Joint Care Digestive Health
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Single-ingredient beef ear is useful for owners who like to know exactly what their dog is eating.
  • Very high protein content makes this a protein-rich chew rather than a carb-heavy snack.
  • Natural chewing action on a tough ear can help mechanically scrape plaque from the teeth.
  • Clear calorie information per treat makes it easier to factor this chew into your dog’s daily intake.

Considerations

  • This chew is made from beef, so it is not appropriate for dogs with beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • At about 51 calories per ear, it can add up quickly for small dogs if offered too often.
  • This is a treat, not a complete food, so it should make up only a small portion of your dog’s daily calories.
  • Whole-piece chews can pose a choking or obstruction risk if dogs gulp large chunks instead of chewing thoroughly.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

beef cow ears

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
Beef Ear
Beef ear is a single‑ingredient, animal‑based chew commonly used as a high‑protein, high‑fat treat or training reward for dogs rather than a balanced food, offering palatability and encouraging chewing which can help reduce tartar buildup. Because it is calorie‑dense and rich in fat—with potential choking, gastrointestinal upset, or pancreatitis risk in susceptible animals—it should be given in moderation under supervision and avoided in dogs with beef allergies or a history of digestive or dental problems; it is generally not suitable for cats.

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)
83.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
4.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
8.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
5.00%
Low High
3384
kcal / Kg
51
kcal / Treat
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Whole Pieces
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

I and Love and You offers holistic, grain-free, and natural pet foods and treats aimed at health-conscious pet owners. The brand focuses on complete and balanced nutrition using high-quality proteins and no artificial preservatives, colors, or fillers.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name I and Love and You
Founded 2012
Headquarters Boulder, Colorado, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Colorado
Manufacturing oversight

I and Love and You partners with co-manufacturers in the United States and sometimes in Canada to produce their pet foods under strict quality control standards. Their foods are made in facilities that meet FDA and AAFCO nutritional requirements and maintain quality and safety certifications.

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 I and Love and You Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews 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 I and Love and You. 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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.