Treats Can Be Tricky. Snap Sticks Aren’t.

In this article:

• Snap Sticks won’t wreck your dog’s diet
• Snap Sticks are made to human-grade standards
• Snap Sticks are ultra-delicious—not ultra-processed

For a dog, a treat is more than just a snack. Treats are essential for training, and can help fortify the bond between you and your pooch. A well-timed treat can reinforce behavior you want to see more of and remind your dog that, when you’re around, good things happen.

But, for all of their benefits, some treats can have downsides. Many commercially available treats contain ultra-processed ingredients. And excessive treating can contribute to weight gain or nutritional imbalances.

With their personalized portions and simple human-grade ingredients, Our Snap Sticks treats make it easy to treat your dog and help manage their weight. Here’s how, and why it matters.

Snap Sticks won’t wreck your dog’s diet

Research shows that dogs who maintain a healthy weight can live up to 2.5 years longer than those who are overweight. Many veterinarians cite a “10% rule” for weight maintenance and proper nutrition, advising that treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. This guideline can help keep your dog in a healthy body condition and ensure that they receive the right nutrients, in the right quantities, from their daily diet.

But don’t pull out the calculators just yet. Snap Sticks are designed to make portioning a snap. The Farmer’s Dog food is delivered pre-portioned for each individual dog’s needs, taking into account factors like age, spay/neuter status, activity level, and more. And we build in a personalized serving limit for Snap Sticks, too, so you know exactly how many treats you can dole out while sticking to your dog’s daily calorie plan.

And Snap Sticks’ grooved texture makes it easy to break off low-calorie bites that are perfect for training (or just because). 

Snap Sticks are made to human-grade standards

A high-quality diet ought to include high-quality treats. Made with human-grade ingredients, Snap Sticks are an ideal complement to our complete and balanced ready-to-eat recipes. Each of our Snap Sticks varieties is made from meat, liver, whole fruits, and a tiny bit of salt—which provides some of the electrolytes dogs need in their daily diets.

Snap Sticks are ultra-delicious—not ultra-processed

Snap Sticks are free of artificial sweeteners. And they’re made without ultra-processed fillers like meat meals, gums, and purified starches, and sans mystery ingredients like “natural flavors.”

You’re investing in your dog’s long-term health by feeding them The Farmer’s Dog every day. Adding Snap Sticks to the mix is another way to do the same—and ensure that, when you give your best friend a treat, you can both feel great about it.