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Beef Trachea Bites Treat
Tuesday's Natural Dog Company

Beef Trachea Bites Treat

Verified Aug 21, 2026

Dog · Treat Medium

A single-ingredient, crunchy beef trachea treat for dogs, made solely from beef trachea. It’s naturally rich in protein and fat, making it very tasty and calorie-dense, and provides glucosamine and chondroitin as part of a joint-friendly snack. Best used as an occasional chew for small to medium dogs rather than a daily staple.

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Over-the-counter Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a high-protein, high-fat, single-ingredient beef trachea treat that works well as an occasional chew, especially for small and medium dogs who enjoy crunchy snacks. The simplicity of the ingredient list is helpful for owners who like to know exactly what they’re feeding. Because it is quite rich and calorie-dense, it’s best fed in moderation and not ideal for dogs who need a lower-fat diet.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
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

Marketed Benefits
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Joint Care
Suitable For
Medium
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Single-ingredient treat made only from beef trachea, which is helpful for ingredient-conscious owners and some dogs with food sensitivities.
  • Very high in protein and fat, making it a satisfying, palatable reward for most dogs.
  • Naturally provides glucosamine and chondroitin, which contribute to joint-supportive nutrition in a snack form.
  • Firm, crunchy texture can offer some chewing satisfaction, especially for small to medium dogs.

Considerations

  • High fat content means it may not be suitable for dogs with pancreatitis, a history of GI upset on rich foods, or those needing low-fat diets.
  • As a calorie-dense treat, portions should be limited, especially for dogs prone to weight gain.
  • Contains beef, which is a common food allergen for some dogs, so it’s not a fit for dogs with known beef allergies.
  • This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it should make up only a small portion of your dog’s overall daily calories.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef trachea.

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 Trachea
Beef trachea is a cartilage-rich animal ingredient commonly used in chews, treats, and as a protein/collagen source in pet foods, providing naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin that can support joint-related nutrition and offer dental chewing enrichment—most often used for dogs. While generally less likely to splinter than bone, beef trachea should be given under supervision because of choking or gastrointestinal blockage risk, may carry pathogen risks if not properly processed, and can be unsuitable for pets with beef allergies or certain dental or digestive conditions.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
35.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
40.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.25%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3520
kcal / Kg
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Breed size Medium
Texture Crunchy
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 Trachea Bites Treat.

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

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