Turkey & Venison Crispy Crispers Treats
Verified Aug 26, 2026
A crunchy dog treat featuring turkey and venison as key animal protein sources, with grains like barley and sorghum plus chickpeas and sweet potato for carbohydrates. It’s designed as a high-protein, moderately fatty reward rather than a complete diet, with each piece providing about 6.8 calories.
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Nutritionally, this is a well-formulated treat with multiple named animal proteins and a reasonable calorie content per piece, making it easier to fit into most dogs’ daily intake. It uses barley and sorghum rather than relying heavily on potatoes, and includes some plant ingredients like flax seed and sweet potato that add fiber and nutrients. This suits most healthy adult dogs as an occasional reward, as long as total treat calories stay under about 10% of their daily intake.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Turkey and venison provide clearly named animal protein sources that many dogs find highly palatable.
- The protein and fat levels are relatively high for a treat, which helps it fit well into a meat-based diet when used in moderation.
- At about 6.8 calories per treat, it is easier to track and control how many extra calories your dog is getting.
- Preservation with citric acid and tocopherols avoids artificial colors and uses widely accepted preservatives.
Considerations
- This is a treat only, not a complete and balanced diet, so it should make up no more than about 10% of daily calories.
- Contains barley and sorghum, so it is not suitable for dogs that must avoid grains.
- Includes chickpeas, which may be a concern if you are specifically trying to limit legumes in your dog’s overall diet.
- Contains peanut oil, which could be an issue for dogs with known peanut sensitivities.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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02
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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Barley
Barley is a cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of dietary fiber (including soluble beta‑glucans), along with modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals. It can support healthy digestion, help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and aid weight management in dogs, but provides limited protein for obligate carnivores like cats, must be cooked/processed for good digestibility, and may be unsuitable for pets with grain sensitivities or calorie‑restricted diets.
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Sorghum
Sorghum is a cereal grain commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and modest plant protein, often chosen as a gluten‑free alternative to wheat or corn. It can provide fermentable fiber and antioxidant compounds that may support digestion and glycemic control, but is generally less digestible than some grains unless properly processed and certain tannin‑rich varieties can reduce nutrient availability, so quality sourcing and appropriate formulation are important—particularly for cats, whose diets should remain primarily animal‑based.
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Brewer's Yeast
Brewer's yeast (deactivated Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a flavor enhancer and supplemental source of protein, B‑complex vitamins, trace minerals and immunomodulating components such as beta‑glucans. It can support skin, coat and general nutritional status, but may cause gastrointestinal upset or allergic reactions in yeast‑sensitive pets, is not a live probiotic, and should be used cautiously in animals prone to purine‑related issues or those receiving antifungal medications.
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
A family-made line of dry and wet dog and cat food produced in Perham, Minnesota, spanning the NutriSource, PureVita, Element Series, and Choice ranges. Built around its Good 4 Life supplement system and vertically integrated manufacturing.
Manufacturer
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Tuffy's Pet Foods, 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 recall is listed for NutriSource Turkey & Venison Crispy Crispers Treats.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 2, 2026
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