Filled Bone Peanut Butter Treat
Verified Jun 17, 2026
This is a long-lasting beef femur bone chew for dogs, oven-roasted and filled with a semi-moist peanut butter–flavored center. The bone itself provides hard chewing for dental wear, while the filling is mostly made from corn syrup and animal-derived ingredients like beef broth, chicken meal, and beef fat. It’s designed as an occasional treat or chew, not a complete diet, and is fairly calorie-dense per bone.
Nutritionally, this is a moderately acceptable chew treat that combines a real beef bone with a sugary peanut butter–style filling. The bone can help satisfy chewing needs and may assist with mechanical plaque removal in some dogs, but the filling relies heavily on corn syrup and added sugars with relatively modest protein. It’s best suited as an occasional, supervised chew for healthy adult dogs with good teeth, rather than a frequent snack, and not appropriate as a meal replacement.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Real beef femur bone offers a very hard chew that can help satisfy a dog’s natural chewing instinct and may aid in mechanical cleaning of teeth for some chewers.
- Contains animal-based ingredients such as beef broth, chicken meal, and beef fat, contributing some protein and palatability.
- Moderate protein level for a treat (18% minimum) and relatively low minimum fat (1%) on an as-fed basis for a filled chew.
- Multiple preservatives used are recognized as safe and help keep the semi-moist filling stable.
Considerations
- The filling is dominated by corn syrup and sugar, so this is a high-sugar, calorie-dense treat (over 100–200+ kcal per bone depending on size), which can contribute to weight gain if used frequently.
- Includes chicken meal, beef, and peanut butter, which are all common allergens, so it’s not a good choice for dogs with food allergies to those ingredients.
- Very hard bones like femurs can pose a risk of tooth fractures, especially in aggressive chewers; supervision and choosing an appropriate size is important.
- Artificial colors (including Yellow 6 and titanium dioxide) are present; they do not add nutritional value and some owners prefer to avoid them.
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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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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Corn Syrup
Corn syrup is a liquid sweetener and humectant used in some pet foods and treats to add simple-carbohydrate energy, improve palatability, texture and moisture retention. It provides minimal essential nutrients, can contribute to excess calories, dental disease and poor glycemic control, and is of limited benefit for obligate carnivores like cats (which have reduced sensitivity to sweet tastes), so its use should be limited—particularly for overweight pets or animals with diabetes.
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Beef Broth
Beef broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a savory flavoring and moisture enhancer to boost palatability and encourage hydration, and depending on preparation can contribute small amounts of protein, minerals and gelatin-derived collagen. Care should be taken because commercial broths are often high in sodium and may contain added ingredients (onion, garlic, spices, preservatives or sweeteners) that can be harmful to dogs or cats, so choose low-sodium, pet-safe formulations and avoid if your pet has a beef allergy or sodium-sensitive condition.
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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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Sugar
Sugar is used in pet foods primarily as a sweetener and quick source of digestible carbohydrate to improve palatability, but it provides no essential nutrients and is not necessary in a balanced diet. In dogs and cats excess added sugar can contribute to obesity, dental disease and blood glucose spikes (cats are generally less responsive to sweet taste), and pet owners should avoid foods with unnecessary sugars and be especially cautious about sugar substitutes like xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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.
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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
Redbarn Filled Bone Peanut Butter Treat has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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