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Wavy Collagen Dog Chew Treat
Tuesday's Natural Dog Company

Wavy Collagen Dog Chew Treat

Verified Aug 18, 2026

Dog · Treat Large

A high-protein beef collagen chew designed as a long-lasting treat for dogs, especially larger breeds. It’s made from bovine dermal tissue (collagen) with added natural beef flavor, offering a firm, elastic texture for chewing. This is a supplemental chew, not a complete diet, so it should be given alongside a balanced dog food.

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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 simple, high-protein collagen chew that can work well as an occasional treat for dogs who enjoy firm, long-lasting chews. The very high protein and low fat make it a lean option compared with many other chews. It is best suited as a supplemental reward or chewing outlet rather than a nutritional staple.

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.

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

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
Suitable For
Large
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Very high protein content at 75% minimum, with collagen as the main component of the chew.
  • Low fat level makes this a relatively lean chew compared with many other high-fat treats.
  • Limited ingredient profile (collagen and natural beef flavor) can be helpful for owners wanting a simpler treat.

Considerations

  • This is a treat, not a complete and balanced diet, so it should not replace your dog’s regular food.
  • Beef-derived collagen may not be appropriate for dogs with beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • As with any firm chew, there is some risk of tooth damage or swallowing large pieces, so supervision is important.
  • High-protein chews add calories, so portions should be adjusted if your dog gains weight easily.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Collagen, Natural Beef Flavor

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
Collagen
Collagen is an animal-derived structural protein commonly added to pet foods and supplements as gelatin or hydrolyzed collagen to support joint, skin and coat health and to provide digestible connective-tissue protein for dogs and cats. It supplies key amino acids such as glycine and proline important for cartilage and skin maintenance but is low in tryptophan and not a complete protein—so it should not replace higher-quality muscle proteins—and pet owners should note source quality and potential allergen/contaminant concerns.
02
Natural Beef Flavor
Natural beef flavor is used in pet food primarily as a palatability enhancer to make formulas more appealing to dogs and cats without adding meaningful amounts of protein, fat, or calories. While it can improve acceptance of medicines or limited-ingredient diets, the term can include concentrated extracts or hydrolyzed beef components, so pets with beef sensitivities should avoid products listing it and quality can vary despite the “natural” label.

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)
75.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.25%
Low High
Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
20.00%
Low High
3000
kcal / Kg
85
kcal / Oz
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Breed size Large
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 Wavy Collagen Dog Chew Treat.

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

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