Soup Bones Minis Dog Chews With Real Chicken & Veggies Treats
Verified Jun 14, 2026
These are chewy, bone-shaped dog treats designed as an occasional supplement to your dog’s regular diet, not a complete food. They use wheat flour and other grains as the base, with chicken and chicken meal providing animal protein, and added vegetables like carrots and peas. The calories per chew are fairly high, so they’re best given in moderation alongside a balanced dog food.
From a nutrition standpoint, these are mid-range, grain-based chewy treats with chicken as the primary animal protein and a moderate protein and fat content for a snack. They’re suitable for most healthy adult dogs who tolerate wheat and chicken and whose main diet is a complete and balanced dog food. Because each chew is quite calorie-dense, they work best as an occasional reward with portions adjusted to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Includes named animal protein sources (chicken and chicken meal) rather than anonymous meat ingredients.
- Clear AAFCO statement that this is for supplemental feeding only, which helps owners understand it should not replace a balanced diet.
- Moderate protein and fat levels for a treat, making them more than just empty-calorie snacks.
- Specific calorie information per treat makes it easier to fit into your dog’s overall daily calorie allowance.
Considerations
- Wheat flour, wheat gluten, and rice-based ingredients make up most of the treat, so it’s fairly carbohydrate-heavy relative to the animal protein.
- Contains chicken and chicken meal, which are common allergens for some dogs; not appropriate for dogs with chicken sensitivities.
- Each chew is relatively high in calories (about 71 kcal), so overfeeding can easily contribute to weight gain if regular food isn’t reduced accordingly.
- Includes titanium dioxide and iron oxide as colorants, which don’t 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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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.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 Dog Chews With Real Chicken & Veggies 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?
We have no recalls on record for Rachael Ray Nutrish. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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