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Beef Backstrap Treat
Tuesday's Natural Dog Company

Beef Backstrap Treat

Dog · Treat Puppy Small

This is a single-ingredient beef backstrap chew made from 100% beef muscle tissue. Its very firm, jerky-like texture can make it a longer-lasting option for puppies and small dogs, and a high-value snack for larger dogs. It’s best used as an occasional treat alongside a complete and balanced diet.

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KibbleLab Score
9.0 out of 10

Top Pick

This treat is a simple, single-ingredient beef chew that can work well for dogs who tolerate beef and need something firmer to gnaw on. It offers animal-based protein and a more natural chewing experience than many processed treats. As with any rich meat chew, it should be fed in moderation and not used as a main diet.

Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
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 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Suitable For
Puppy Small
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Made from a single ingredient, 100% beef backstrap muscle, which is straightforward and easy to understand.
  • Provides animal-based protein and chewing satisfaction, which many dogs find very engaging.
  • The firm, jerky-like texture can help extend chewing time, especially for puppies and small dogs.

Considerations

  • This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it should only make up a small portion of your dog’s daily calories.
  • Contains beef, which can be a problem for dogs with beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • Very firm chews can pose a choking or tooth-fracture risk for aggressive chewers, so supervision is important.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

100% beef muscle (backstrap) tissue, sourced from free ranging grassfed South American cattle.

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 Muscle
Beef muscle is used primarily as a high-quality animal protein source in pet foods, supplying complete amino acids, B vitamins, iron and zinc that support muscle maintenance, growth and overall metabolism for both dogs and cats. It is highly palatable and nutrient-dense but can vary in fat content and caloric load, may trigger food sensitivities in some animals, and — particularly in homemade or raw diets — requires proper handling and formulation (including appropriate calcium and, for cats, consideration of taurine) to avoid nutritional imbalances or foodborne illness.


Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Breed size Small
Texture Whole Pieces
Food type Treat

Brand

All-natural, single-ingredient dog chews and treats — odor-free bully sticks, antlers, bones, tendons, tremenda chews, gullets, ears and tracheas — with no chemicals, additives or preservatives at any point in processing. Positioned as a premium natural-chew supplier for independent and boutique pet stores, with the tagline "Dogs need to chew. We make it natural."

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Tuesday's Natural Dog Company
Parent company Independent
Founded 2009
Headquarters Loveland, Colorado, USA
Manufacturing type Contract Manufacturer
Manufacturing country Brazil
Manufacturing oversight

No owned plants; products are sourced from partner processing plants in South America (chiefly Brazil), the USA and Europe, with third-party laboratory testing of every batch for E. coli and salmonella, metal-detection screening, and hand-sorting.

Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Tuesday's Natural Dog Company is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

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

No recall is listed for Tuesday's Natural Dog Company Beef Backstrap Treat.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.