Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac'N'Cheez Bacon & Cheese Dog Treats
Verified Aug 22, 2026
A crunchy baked dog treat featuring whole wheat flour and oatmeal as the base, with chicken fat and bacon providing flavor and some animal-based fat. It includes cheddar cheese, apples, and carrots for added taste and variety, and the hard biscuit texture can help provide some mechanical cleaning of the teeth. This is designed as an occasional snack, not a complete diet, for dogs who enjoy biscuit-style treats.
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This is a well-made, traditional biscuit-style treat that uses simple, familiar ingredients and avoids artificial preservatives. It’s best suited as an occasional reward for generally healthy dogs who tolerate wheat and dairy, and whose main diet already meets their complete nutritional needs. As with any treat, portions should be kept modest to avoid excess calories, and it’s not appropriate as a meal replacement.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Baked crunchy texture can help provide some mechanical abrasion on the teeth while chewing.
- Contains animal-sourced ingredients like chicken fat, bacon, cheddar cheese, and eggs for palatability and some nutrient contribution.
- Uses mixed tocopherols and herbal extracts (rosemary, green tea, spearmint) as natural preservatives instead of artificial colors or flavors.
- Clear statement that it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding, reinforcing that it’s meant as a treat rather than a complete diet.
Considerations
- Relies heavily on wheat-based ingredients (whole wheat flour, wheat bran), which is fine for most dogs but not suitable for dogs with wheat allergies.
- Includes bacon, cheddar cheese, and eggs, which can be problem ingredients for dogs with sensitivities to pork, dairy, or egg proteins.
- At 12% protein and 7% fat, it’s relatively energy-dense for a treat, so overfeeding could contribute to weight gain if not balanced with the dog’s main diet intake.
- Not a complete and balanced food, so it must only be used as a small part of the diet alongside a nutritionally complete dog food.
Full Ingredient List
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.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Whole Wheat Flour
Whole wheat flour is used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate source and binder, offering energy, dietary fiber and modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals compared with refined flours. It can help with stool bulk and digestive regularity but adds calories, is not essential for obligate carnivores (cats), and may provoke problems in pets with wheat/gluten sensitivities or allergies, so selection should consider individual tolerance and caloric needs.
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Oatmeal
Oatmeal is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber (notably beta‑glucans), serving as a gentle filler or binder that can support healthy digestion and steady energy release. It provides B vitamins and minerals, is generally well tolerated by dogs and many cats when cooked and plain, but should be free of added sugars or flavorings and used cautiously for overweight or diabetic pets or animals with individual grain sensitivities.
03
Wheat Bran
Wheat bran is the outer layer of the wheat kernel used in pet foods mainly as an insoluble fiber source to increase stool bulk and support bowel motility, while also supplying small amounts of protein, B‑vitamins and minerals. In moderate amounts it can aid weight management and constipation in dogs, but excessive inclusion can reduce mineral bioavailability (phytates), loosen stools, risk rancidity if not stabilized, and may cause problems for pets with wheat/gluten sensitivities or for cats that require lower-fiber, higher-protein diets.
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Chicken Fat
Chicken fat is used in dog and cat foods as a concentrated energy and flavor source that supplies essential fatty acids (notably linoleic acid) and aids absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins, improving palatability and supporting skin and coat health. Because it is calorie‑dense, diets must account for added fat to prevent weight gain, and quality (proper rendering and antioxidant protection to prevent rancidity) is important; although fats are less commonly allergenic than proteins, pets with poultry sensitivities may still react in some cases.
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Bacon
Bacon is used in pet foods primarily as a flavoring and palatability enhancer rather than a balanced protein source, and it contributes high levels of fat and sodium. While it may make food more appealing to dogs and cats, bacon provides limited essential nutrients and frequent or large amounts can promote obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, and increased exposure to preservatives (nitrates/nitrites), so it should be used sparingly or avoided in pets with pancreatitis, heart, or kidney disease.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
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Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Why this is not complete and balanced
This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.Brand
Old Mother Hubbard offers baked dog treats crafted from simple, wholesome ingredients. The brand has a heritage dating back to 1926 and is known for its classic oven-baked biscuit recipes made with natural ingredients.
Manufacturer
Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities in the United States under strict quality and safety programs, including adherence to FDA and AAFCO standards for pet food production. Wellness Pet Company maintains internal quality assurance teams and ingredient traceability protocols.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Wellness Pet Company 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 Old Mother Hubbard Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac'N'Cheez Bacon & Cheese Dog Treats.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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Has Old Mother Hubbard ever been recalled?
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