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Charcoal Wrapped Collagen Stick Treat
Tuesday's Natural Dog Company

Charcoal Wrapped Collagen Stick Treat

Verified Aug 22, 2026

Dog · Treat Puppy All Breed Sizes

This is a high-protein beef collagen chew stick wrapped with beef esophagus and coated in activated charcoal, designed as a long-lasting chew for dogs. It provides mainly animal-based protein from collagen, with charcoal included to help with breath and stool odor. It’s intended as a treat or chew, not a complete diet.

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Over-the-counter Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.0 out of 10

Top Pick

As a chew, this product offers a very high protein, single-species beef option that many dogs enjoy working on, and it’s more digestible than traditional rawhide for most dogs. The added charcoal is intended to help with breath and stool odor, although individual responses can vary. This suits healthy dogs who tolerate beef well and need a tough, long-lasting chew rather than extra calories from fat.

Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 2 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

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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
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Joint Care Bone Health Skin Coat Health Breath Support Digestive Health
Suitable For
Puppy All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Beef collagen and beef esophagus provide highly digestible, animal-based protein.
  • Simple ingredient list is helpful for owners looking to avoid mixed or artificial additives.
  • Very low fat content can be useful for dogs that need lower-fat treats.
  • Firm, long-lasting chew gives mechanical chewing activity, which many dogs find satisfying.

Considerations

  • Contains beef, so it is not appropriate for dogs with beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • As a chew treat, it should not replace a complete and balanced diet and should be fed in moderation.
  • Tough chews can pose a risk for dogs that gulp food or have a history of dental fractures, so supervision is important.
  • Activated charcoal can affect absorption of some medications if given at the same time, so separate it from medication doses.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef Collagen, Beef Esophagus, Activated Charcoal

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 Collagen
Beef collagen, derived from bovine connective tissues, is used in pet foods and treats as a source of collagen peptides to improve texture and potentially support skin, coat and joint connective tissue in dogs and cats. It supplies amino acids such as glycine and proline but is not a complete protein for growth, may cause reactions in animals with beef sensitivities, and any joint- or skin-support claims should be viewed as supportive rather than curative and discussed with your veterinarian.
02
Beef Esophagus
Beef esophagus is an organ meat used in pet foods and treats as a lean, palatable source of animal protein, connective tissue (collagen), B-vitamins and iron, often included in limited‑ingredient or novel‑protein recipes. It can add variety and digestible amino acids for dogs and cats but is not a complete diet on its own, may be chewy due to connective tissue, and should be sourced and handled or cooked properly to reduce bacterial risk; pets with known food sensitivities should be introduced to it gradually.
03
Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is not a nutrient but is sometimes used in pet products or as a veterinary treatment as an adsorbent to bind toxins, gases, or odors; it provides no calories, vitamins, or protein for dogs or cats. While useful in acute poisoning under veterinary supervision or for short-term odor control, it can also bind nutrients and oral medications, may cause constipation and black stools, and should only be used when recommended by a veterinarian.

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)
76.90%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.06%
Low High
Fiber (max)
0.06%
Low High
Moisture (max)
0.01%
Low High

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes
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 Charcoal Wrapped Collagen Stick Treat.

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

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