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Knee Caps Beef Bone Treat
Redbarn

Knee Caps Beef Bone Treat

Verified Jun 20, 2026

Dog · Treat All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

A single-ingredient, slow-cooked beef bone chew designed for dogs of all ages as an occasional treat. It provides a long-lasting chewing outlet with natural bits of beef still on the bone. This type of chew is mainly for enrichment and dental wear, not as a primary source of nutrition.

Over-the-counter No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
7.4 out of 10

This is a simple, single-ingredient beef bone chew that can work well as a high-value, occasional treat for dogs that tolerate beef. It’s primarily for chewing enjoyment and dental abrasion rather than balanced nutrition. As with all hard bones, there are some safety considerations, so it’s best for dogs who are gentle chewers and always under close supervision.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Dental Care Stress Relief
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

KibbleLab Review

Strengths

  • Single-ingredient treat made from beef bone, which is helpful for owners wanting to avoid added flavorings or complex ingredient lists.
  • Slow-cooked whole bone provides a long-lasting chewing activity that can help occupy dogs and may aid in scraping some plaque from teeth.
  • No artificial flavors listed, which is a plus for dogs that do better with simpler formulations.

Considerations

  • As a hard, weight-bearing bone, there is a risk of tooth fractures, especially in aggressive or powerful chewers; these are safest when used with close supervision and for limited chewing sessions.
  • Not suitable for dogs with known beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • Bones can splinter or break; swallowed pieces may pose a choking or intestinal obstruction risk, so any broken or small pieces should be discarded promptly.
  • This is a treat only and does not provide balanced nutrition, so it should make up only a small portion of your dog’s overall diet.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef Bone.

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

01
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.


Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Slow Cooked
Food type Treat

Brand

Redbarn

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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Manufacturer

Company name Redbarn Pet Products, LLC
Founded 1996
Headquarters Long Beach, California, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Kansas
Manufacturing oversight

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 recalls on record

Redbarn Knee Caps Beef Bone Treat has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Redbarn ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Redbarn. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.