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Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews Treat
I and Love and You

Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews Treat

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Dog · Treat Adult All Breed Sizes

A single-ingredient beef ear chew made from free-range, grass-fed cow ears, intended as an occasional treat for adult dogs. It is very high in protein with low fat and no grains or fillers, and offers a natural chewing outlet that can help mechanically clean teeth. This is a supplemental snack, not a complete diet, and should be given alongside a balanced dog food.

Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
8.3 out of 10

This is a simple, high-protein, single-ingredient chew that can work well for adult dogs who tolerate beef and need a natural, longer-lasting treat option. The lack of added ingredients, grains, or fillers is a plus, and the natural chondroitin content is a nice bonus for joint cartilage support, though not a replacement for therapeutic joint supplements. As with all hard chews, it’s best for dogs who are sensible chewers and should always be used under supervision.

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

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
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 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Dental Care Joint Care
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Single-ingredient chew made from beef cow ears, which is helpful for dogs needing a limited and clearly identifiable ingredient treat.
  • Very high protein with relatively low fat for a chew, which can be useful for dogs who need to avoid very fatty snacks.
  • No grains, fillers, or added colors/flavors, which keeps the product straightforward and easier to interpret for sensitive dogs.
  • Chewing this type of treat can help mechanically reduce plaque and tartar on teeth in many dogs.

Considerations

  • Made from beef, which is a common food allergen for some dogs; not suitable if your dog has a known beef sensitivity or allergy.
  • As a hard, long-lasting chew, there is some risk of dental fractures or swallowing large pieces, so it should be given only under close supervision and avoided in very aggressive chewers or dogs with dental disease.
  • Calorie content is moderate at about 51 kcal per ear, so portions should be limited, especially for small dogs or those prone to weight gain.
  • This product is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and must be fed alongside a complete and balanced dog food.
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
Cow Ear
Cow ear is commonly offered as a single-ingredient chew treat for dogs, composed primarily of skin and cartilage that supply animal protein and collagen while providing durable chewing activity that may help reduce plaque and tartar. It is calorie- and fat-dense with limited overall nutritional completeness, can trigger gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis in fat-sensitive animals, and carries risks of choking, dental fracture, and bacterial contamination if not properly processed, so it should be given only under supervision and is generally not suitable for cats or very small dogs.

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.

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 No
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

Brand

I and Love and You

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.

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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

I and Love and You Ear Candy Beef Ear Chews Treat has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Has I and Love and You ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for I and Love and You. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.