Soup Bones Minis Beef & Barley Dog Chews Treats
Verified Jun 8, 2026
This is a chewy, bone-style dog treat made primarily from wheat flour and other plant-based ingredients, with beef, chicken meal, and barley adding animal protein and flavor. It’s designed as an occasional chew that provides some extra calories and enjoyment on top of your dog’s regular balanced diet. The texture and shape are meant to offer a longer-lasting treat experience for most dogs.
Nutritionally, this is a moderate-quality chew treat that uses mainly grain- and starch-based ingredients with some added beef and chicken meal for flavor and protein. It can work well as an occasional reward for healthy adult dogs who tolerate wheat and chicken. As with any treat, it should stay a small portion of your dog’s total calories and not replace a complete and balanced food.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Clear, named animal protein sources (beef and chicken meal) included in the recipe to support flavor and protein content.
- Calorie information per treat is provided (about 71 kcal each), which makes it easier to keep treats within a safe daily calorie allowance.
- Contains chicken fat preserved with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract, which can contribute useful fatty acids without relying on artificial flavorings.
- Designed as an intermittent treat rather than claiming to be a complete and balanced diet, which is appropriate for this type of product.
Considerations
- Most of the formula is based on wheat flour, rice syrup, potato starch, and other carbohydrates, so protein content is relatively modest for an animal-based chew (13% minimum).
- Contains wheat, beef, chicken, and peas, which are all potential triggers for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Each treat is fairly calorie-dense for a small chew (about 71 kcal), so overfeeding could contribute to weight gain if not balanced by reducing regular meal portions.
- Includes added colors such as iron oxide and titanium dioxide, which do not add nutritional value and may be ingredients some owners prefer to limit.
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.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Wheat Flour
Wheat flour is commonly used in pet foods as a carbohydrate source, binder and extender that provides digestible energy, some protein (including gluten), and small amounts of fiber and B‑vitamins when enriched. While generally safe and economical for many dogs, it is not a required ingredient for obligate carnivores like cats, can contribute to excess calories or a high glycemic load, and can trigger food allergies or gluten sensitivity in susceptible pets, so animals with known wheat sensitivities or weight concerns may benefit from wheat‑free formulations.
02
Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin is a plant-derived humectant and sweet-tasting solvent commonly used in pet foods and treats to retain moisture, improve texture, dissolve flavorings or vitamins, and enhance palatability. It provides usable calories, is generally regarded as safe for dogs and cats in typical amounts, but excessive intake can cause digestive upset and may be a consideration for diabetic pets or those needing calorie-restricted diets.
03
Rice Syrup
Rice syrup is a sweet, viscous carbohydrate ingredient used in some pet foods and treats as a sweetener, humectant and binding agent to improve palatability and texture while providing readily digestible energy. It is calorically dense but low in vitamins and minerals, can contribute to weight gain, dental issues and blood sugar spikes (so should be limited in overweight or diabetic pets), and offers little nutritional benefit compared with protein- or fiber-rich ingredients—cats, as obligate carnivores, derive particularly limited value from added sugars.
04
Potato Starch
Potato starch is a highly digestible carbohydrate commonly used in pet foods as a binder, thickener and texture agent to help kibble formation, stabilize wet formulas and create chewy treats. It provides readily available energy but is low in protein, fat and micronutrients, so while generally safe, its high glycemic load and limited nutritional value mean it should be used sparingly—particularly for overweight pets, diabetic animals or cats on low‑carbohydrate diets, and excessive amounts can sometimes contribute to loose stools.
05
Wheat Gluten
Wheat gluten is a concentrated plant protein commonly used in dry pet foods as a protein booster, binder and texture improver to help form kibble and extend meat-based ingredients. It provides digestible protein for dogs and cats but is low in certain essential amino acids (notably lysine) and lacks animal-specific nutrients like taurine, so it should not be the sole protein source; pets with wheat or gluten sensitivities may also experience allergic or gastrointestinal reactions.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Brand
Rachael Ray Nutrish is a pet food brand developed in partnership with celebrity chef Rachael Ray. Originally launched under Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, the brand was later owned by The J.M. Smucker Company before being acquired by Post Holdings in April 2023. Nutrish offers natural dog and cat food recipes emphasizing simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Post Holdings operates manufacturing facilities acquired from J.M. Smucker, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones Minis Beef & Barley Dog Chews Treats has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Rachael Ray Nutrish ever been recalled?
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