Filled Bone Natural Cheese & Bacon Flavor Treat
Verified Aug 30, 2026
This is a long-lasting beef femur bone treat for dogs, filled with a chicken-meal-based center flavored with cheese and bacon. It provides a relatively high-protein, low-fat chew intended for mental enrichment and chewing satisfaction rather than as a complete diet. The dense bone and filling can help occupy moderate to strong chewers while adding some extra calories and flavor variety to their routine.
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Strong Choice
From a nutrition standpoint, this is a reasonably well-formulated chew treat featuring a real beef bone with a protein-rich filling from chicken meal, cheese, and animal fats. It’s best viewed as an occasional high-calorie chew for enrichment, not a significant part of the daily diet. It can work well for dogs who enjoy hard chews and don’t have issues with chicken, dairy, or high-calorie treats, as long as it’s fed under supervision.
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Strengths
- Uses a real beef femur bone, which can provide a long-lasting chew and mental enrichment for many dogs.
- Filling is based on chicken meal and animal fats, giving it a relatively high protein content (minimum 20%) with modest fat (minimum 2%).
- Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols and does not include artificial colors or sweeteners.
- Simple, straightforward ingredient list without legumes, wheat, or soy.
Considerations
- This is a hard bone; chewing very hard items can risk tooth fractures in some dogs, especially aggressive chewers or dogs with dental disease.
- Contains chicken meal, cheese (dairy), and bacon fat, so it is not suitable for dogs with chicken, pork, or dairy allergies or sensitivities.
- Calories per bone are relatively high, so portions of the daily ration should be reduced accordingly to help prevent unwanted weight gain.
- As with any real bone, there is a risk of splintering or small pieces breaking off, so close supervision is essential and it’s not a good fit for dogs that tend to gulp or swallow large chunks.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Beef Bone
Beef bone in pet food is typically used as a source of minerals (especially calcium and phosphorus), ash and sometimes marrow-derived fat and flavor, most often included as ground bone or bone meal to help meet mineral requirements and enhance palatability for dogs and cats. While it can contribute useful minerals and texture, excessive bone increases ash and can disrupt mineral balance, and whole or cooked bones risk dental fracture, splintering, choking or gastrointestinal obstruction (raw bones also carry bacterial contamination concerns), so bone-containing ingredients must be carefully formulated and whole bones should only be given under veterinary guidance.
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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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.
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Cheese
Cheese is commonly used in pet foods and treats as a palatable source of animal protein, fat, calcium and flavoring, often incorporated into training treats, toppers, or small reward portions. While it provides protein, calcium and certain vitamins, cheese is calorie- and fat-dense and can be high in sodium and lactose, so use sparingly—choose low‑fat varieties for pets prone to pancreatitis or obesity and avoid cheeses containing toxic additives like garlic or onion; many dogs and some cats may also be lactose intolerant.
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Bacon Fat
Bacon fat is typically added to pet foods and treats as a palatability enhancer and concentrated source of dietary fat and calories, which can also aid absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins. However, because it is high in saturated fat, sodium and may contain curing residues, excessive use can promote obesity, pancreatitis (particularly in dogs) and other health issues, so it should be used sparingly and balanced with healthier sources of essential fatty acids and antioxidants to prevent rancidity.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Redbarn is the flagship brand of Redbarn Pet Products, offering natural pet foods, treats, and chews made with simple, wholesome ingredients. The brand targets pet owners seeking high-quality, transparent nutrition options for their pets, focusing on safety, palatability, and nutritional balance.
Manufacturer
Redbarn maintains its own manufacturing facilities in the United States and Paraguay, utilizing in-house quality assurance programs that include extensive product testing, adherence to FDA and USDA regulations, and HACCP-based food safety procedures. The company’s facilities meet or exceed industry standards for safety and traceability.
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 Redbarn Filled Bone Natural Cheese & Bacon Flavor Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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