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Skinny Beef Tendon Treat
Tuesday's Natural Dog Company

Skinny Beef Tendon Treat

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Dog · Treat Puppy Adult Small

A single-ingredient beef tendon chew designed mainly for puppies and small adult dogs. It’s very high in protein and relatively low in fat, making it a lean, longer-lasting chew option. This can work well for dogs under 30 lbs who need a simple, easily understood ingredient list.

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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, single-ingredient beef tendon chew that suits many puppies and small adult dogs, especially those needing a lean treat. The low fat and tough texture make it a good choice for dogs who enjoy chewing without adding a lot of extra calories. As with any hard chew, it’s best used under supervision and may not suit dogs with beef allergies or dental issues.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 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 Skin Coat Health Weight Management Sensitive Stomach Low Fat
Suitable For
Puppy Adult Small
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Made from a single ingredient, beef tendon, which is helpful for dogs needing a simple ingredient profile.
  • Very high in protein and relatively low in fat, so it adds fewer calories than many other chews.
  • Naturally rich in collagen and connective tissue proteins, which can complement a balanced diet for active dogs.
  • Sized and textured for puppies and small dogs, offering a moderate, satisfying chew challenge.

Considerations

  • Not appropriate for dogs with known beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • As a tough chew, there is some risk of tooth damage or choking, so close supervision is important.
  • This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it should only make up a small portion of daily calories.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef tendon.

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 Tendon
Beef tendon is a connective-tissue ingredient commonly used in pet foods and chew treats as a natural source of collagen and protein, valued for its long-lasting, chewy texture that provides dental enrichment. Its collagen-rich amino acids can support joint and skin/connective-tissue health, but tendon is not a complete muscle protein, may be less digestible than meat, and can pose choking or dental-fracture risks or trigger beef allergies—offer under supervision and avoid if your pet has a beef sensitivity or dental issues.

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)
77.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
6.70%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.30%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.20%
Low High
3
kcal / G
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Adult
Breed size Small
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Baked
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 Skinny Beef Tendon Treat.

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

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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.