Our Ingredients

Dustin Guthrie In putting together the best, all-natural ingredients we admit, we had a little help. Our team consulted with vets, breeders, pet shop owners, pet lovers and even held our own in-house focus groups (the dogs loved every minute of it). The results were conclusive. The ingredients make the difference – using healthier ingredients means healthier, more energetic dogs. _*Take a minute to read some more about our individual ingredients and learn how they lead to happier, healthier dogs (and jealous owners).*_ <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/Peanut_Butter.jpg?1244301608' alt='' /> The peanut butter used in all of our products is made of 100% peanuts. Nothing else. No extra sweeteners, preservatives or anything unnatural. We’ve packed our peanut butter with so much pea-nuttyness that we have trouble getting the lid on the jar! For your pup, this means that he’s getting a great source of all-natural protein, a must for every dog’s diet. But that’s not near the end of it. Peanut Butter is also a great source of Vitamin E – which is beneficial to preventing diseases. Peanut Butter is a super source for Biotin (Vitamin H), which is said to be helpful for thin, splitting nails and good for the coat. So, if your pooch’s pelt is lacking in luster, the naturally occurring oils found in peanut butter will have him looking like a million barks. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/carob.jpg?1244558999' alt='' /> Carob is a dog-friendly substitute to chocolate. With all the same great sweet richness that makes chocolate a delight to eat. Made from the pods of a Carob Tree, it is 100% natural and 100% healthy for dogs and even gives them some pretty great health benefits. It contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries, the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils or peas, and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus and beets. It's also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium and iron. So next time you’re sitting on the couch treating yourself to some tasty chocolate don’t forget about your canine companion, throw a little Carob his way – you can indulge together. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/canola_oil.jpg?1244559871' alt='' /> Canola Oil's unique ratio of almost 2 to 1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 makes it the richest vegetable oil source of essential fatty acids. (In comparison, corn oil is approximately 55 to 1 Omega-6 to Omega-3.) By giving Canola Oil to your canine you can help to increase circulation, reduce joint tenderness and maintain a healthy immune system. Plus, it's “terrier”ific for maintaining healthy skin and coat. So the next time your lab is licking his chops, unleash the power of Canola! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/Garlic.jpg?1244559267' alt='' /> Garlic isn’t just an effective way to ward off vampires, it’s also a great way to ward off disease, parasites, and stress. This great tasting, all-natural spice is added to many of our foods for it’s great taste and it’s amazing effects on your dog’s health. Garlic is also beneficial in preventing heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and improving the immune system. Not bad, huh? Garlic is an effective antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral agent. In fact, since garlic increases the body's resistance to infection and stress, just adding a little garlic to your pup's grub is sure to keep the tail wagging for years to come. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/wheat.jpg?1244559431' alt='' /> Three Dog Bakery's headquarters is based in the heart of the nation’s wheat belt, allowing our team of experts to doggedly track down the freshest, most wholesome, all-natural ingredients available. Whole grains like Wheat are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein, dietary minerals (including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium) and vitamins (including niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E). Wheat forms the base of many of our foods for its high nutritional value. Some claim that dogs can be allergic to Wheat. In our research, we’ve found that many times the quality of the Wheat is the culprit – poor quality Wheat that’s been processed and mixed with unnatural preservatives and additives. We use 100% all-natural Wheat, no additives, no preservatives and less allergies! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/apple.jpg?1244559478' alt='' /> Apples are high in Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements. Apples also help in controlling cholesterol because they contain no cholesterol and plenty of fiber (which helps reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption). How do you like them Apples! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/egg.jpg?1244559531' alt='' /> The Egg is a great natural source for a large supply of proteins and provide significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. The Egg is also one of the few foods that naturally contains vitamin D. You could say that we love Eggs, from our head down to each one of our four legs! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/milk.jpg?1244559599' alt='' /> Milk is such a great source for so many things like calcium and protein. Our recipes use Milk to provide good, nutritious, all-natural flavor to our oven-baked products – and we think dogs can really taste the difference. With each bite of our baked goods, your canine companion is being fortified with vitamins and minerals that will make him happy and healthy. Milk contains numerous vitamins and minerals like Vitamins D and K, which are essential for bone health. Vitamin B12, potassium, magnesium and riboflavin, which promote cardiovascular health and energy production. Biotin and pantothenic acid are B vitamins that are also important for energy production. With all that extra energy, your pup will be able to chase his tail for hours! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/whey.jpg?1244559652' alt='' /> All-natural, tail-waggin’, fetch-playin’ Protein. It’s fuel for your dog. We try to pack it in our food as many ways as we can. That’s why we add Whey Protein as an ingredient. Whey Protein also contains high levels of amino acids, the building blocks to a healthy pooch. Pretty soon your muscle-bound mutt will be taking you for a walk! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/honey.jpg?1244559695' alt='' /> When we create a new recipe that needs just a touch of sweetness we turn to our favorite, all-natural sweetener – Honey. Nothing tastes better than adding a little Honey to your dog’s special treats. To you, Honey may just seem sticky and sweet, but to us, it’s an important part of your dog’s health. Honey is chock-full of vitamins and minerals like B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc. Try saying that five-times fast! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/vanilla.jpg?1244559728' alt='' /> You know, here at Three Dog Bakery, we think Vanilla gets a bad rap. Too often people use it to describe something plain or boring. But we couldn’t see living without the sweet, all-natural extract! Made from the Vanilla Bean whose sweet aromas are used in aromatherapy, we like to add a quick kiss of Vanilla to make your dog’s treats taste and smell extra special and extra yummy. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/molasses.jpg?1244559758' alt='' /> Molasses is made during the sugar refining process and is commonly used (by us) to sweeten foods. Here’s what people don’t realize, Molasses is great for your dogs. Molasses is a great source for iron, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium. Molasses may be slow, but your pup won’t be! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/sage.jpg?1244559789' alt='' /> After we found out about the powerful effect of the sage, you could say we’ve gone green at Three Dog Bakery! As part of our commitment to providing your dog with the best, all-natural ingredients around, we’ve begun using sage as an ingredient in our foods. Sage is renowned for it’s medicinal abilities, it's name in Latin even means "to heal." Sage has been effective as an antibiotic, antifungal, and astringent. What a great way to keep your pooch in top shape. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/blueberry.jpg?1244559819' alt='' /> Besides tasting great, blueberries are packed with all sorts of things to keep your pup feeling far from blue. Blueberries contain antioxidants, fiber, manganese, Vitamin K and certain compounds found in blueberries have been found to reduce stroke damage in animals. Also, blueberries will help to keep your pup fit because of their ability to lower cholesterol improving and even reversing signs and symptoms of heart disease. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/cranberry.jpg?1244559846' alt='' /> When we say cranberries, we’re not talking about the red gel that comes out of a can on Thanksgiving. We’re talking about red, ripe berries bursting with benefits for your pooch. Cranberries contain powerful antioxidants that benefit the cardiovascular system and immune system. Also, cranberries have been known to reverse the effect of plaque and prevent tooth decay. Did we mention they taste pretty good too? In putting together the best, all-natural ingredients we admit, we had a little help. Our team consulted with vets, breeders, pet shop owners, pet lovers and even held our own in-house focus groups (the dogs loved every minute of it). The results were conclusive. The ingredients make the difference – using healthier ingredients means healthier, more energetic dogs. Take a minute to read some more about our individual ingredients and learn how they lead to happier, healthier dogs (and jealous owners). <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/Peanut_Butter.jpg?1244301608' alt='' /> The peanut butter used in all of our products is made of 100% peanuts. Nothing else. No extra sweeteners, preservatives or anything unnatural. We’ve packed our peanut butter with so much pea-nuttyness that we have trouble getting the lid on the jar! For your pup, this means that he’s getting a great source of all-natural protein, a must for every dog’s diet. But that’s not near the end of it. Peanut Butter is also a great source of Vitamin E – which is beneficial to preventing diseases. Peanut Butter is a super source for Biotin (Vitamin H), which is said to be helpful for thin, splitting nails and good for the coat. So, if your pooch’s pelt is lacking in luster, the naturally occurring oils found in peanut butter will have him looking like a million barks. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/carob.jpg?1244558999' alt='' /> Carob is a dog-friendly substitute to chocolate. With all the same great sweet richness that makes chocolate a delight to eat. Made from the pods of a Carob Tree, it is 100% natural and 100% healthy for dogs and even gives them some pretty great health benefits. It contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries, the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils or peas, and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus and beets. It’s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium and iron. So next time you’re sitting on the couch treating yourself to some tasty chocolate don’t forget about your canine companion, throw a little Carob his way – you can indulge together. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/canola_oil.jpg?1244559871' alt='' /> Canola Oil’s unique ratio of almost 2 to 1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 makes it the richest vegetable oil source of essential fatty acids. (In comparison, corn oil is approximately 55 to 1 Omega-6 to Omega-3.) By giving Canola Oil to your canine you can help to increase circulation, reduce joint tenderness and maintain a healthy immune system. Plus, it’s “terrier”ific for maintaining healthy skin and coat. So the next time your lab is licking his chops, unleash the power of Canola! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/Garlic.jpg?1244559267' alt='' /> Garlic isn’t just an effective way to ward off vampires, it’s also a great way to ward off disease, parasites, and stress. This great tasting, all-natural spice is added to many of our foods for it’s great taste and it’s amazing effects on your dog’s health. Garlic is also beneficial in preventing heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and improving the immune system. Not bad, huh? Garlic is an effective antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral agent. In fact, since garlic increases the body’s resistance to infection and stress, just adding a little garlic to your pup’s grub is sure to keep the tail wagging for years to come. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/wheat.jpg?1244559431' alt='' /> Three Dog Bakery’s headquarters is based in the heart of the nation’s wheat belt, allowing our team of experts to doggedly track down the freshest, most wholesome, all-natural ingredients available. Whole grains like Wheat are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein, dietary minerals (including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium) and vitamins (including niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E). Wheat forms the base of many of our foods for its high nutritional value. Some claim that dogs can be allergic to Wheat. In our research, we’ve found that many times the quality of the Wheat is the culprit – poor quality Wheat that’s been processed and mixed with unnatural preservatives and additives. We use 100% all-natural Wheat, no additives, no preservatives and less allergies! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/apple.jpg?1244559478' alt='' /> Apples are high in Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements. Apples also help in controlling cholesterol because they contain no cholesterol and plenty of fiber (which helps reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption). How do you like them Apples! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/egg.jpg?1244559531' alt='' /> The Egg is a great natural source for a large supply of proteins and provide significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. The Egg is also one of the few foods that naturally contains vitamin D. You could say that we love Eggs, from our head down to each one of our four legs! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/milk.jpg?1244559599' alt='' /> Milk is such a great source for so many things like calcium and protein. Our recipes use Milk to provide good, nutritious, all-natural flavor to our oven-baked products – and we think dogs can really taste the difference. With each bite of our baked goods, your canine companion is being fortified with vitamins and minerals that will make him happy and healthy. Milk contains numerous vitamins and minerals like Vitamins D and K, which are essential for bone health. Vitamin B12, potassium, magnesium and riboflavin, which promote cardiovascular health and energy production. Biotin and pantothenic acid are B vitamins that are also important for energy production. With all that extra energy, your pup will be able to chase his tail for hours! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/whey.jpg?1244559652' alt='' /> All-natural, tail-waggin’, fetch-playin’ Protein. It’s fuel for your dog. We try to pack it in our food as many ways as we can. That’s why we add Whey Protein as an ingredient. Whey Protein also contains high levels of amino acids, the building blocks to a healthy pooch. Pretty soon your muscle-bound mutt will be taking you for a walk! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/honey.jpg?1244559695' alt='' /> When we create a new recipe that needs just a touch of sweetness we turn to our favorite, all-natural sweetener – Honey. Nothing tastes better than adding a little Honey to your dog’s special treats. To you, Honey may just seem sticky and sweet, but to us, it’s an important part of your dog’s health. Honey is chock-full of vitamins and minerals like B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc. Try saying that five-times fast! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/vanilla.jpg?1244559728' alt='' /> You know, here at Three Dog Bakery, we think Vanilla gets a bad rap. Too often people use it to describe something plain or boring. But we couldn’t see living without the sweet, all-natural extract! Made from the Vanilla Bean whose sweet aromas are used in aromatherapy, we like to add a quick kiss of Vanilla to make your dog’s treats taste and smell extra special and extra yummy. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/molasses.jpg?1244559758' alt='' /> Molasses is made during the sugar refining process and is commonly used (by us) to sweeten foods. Here’s what people don’t realize, Molasses is great for your dogs. Molasses is a great source for iron, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium. Molasses may be slow, but your pup won’t be! <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/sage.jpg?1244559789' alt='' /> After we found out about the powerful effect of the sage, you could say we’ve gone green at Three Dog Bakery! As part of our commitment to providing your dog with the best, all-natural ingredients around, we’ve begun using sage as an ingredient in our foods. Sage is renowned for it’s medicinal abilities, it’s name in Latin even means “to heal.” Sage has been effective as an antibiotic, antifungal, and astringent. What a great way to keep your pooch in top shape. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/blueberry.jpg?1244559819' alt='' /> Besides tasting great, blueberries are packed with all sorts of things to keep your pup feeling far from blue. Blueberries contain antioxidants, fiber, manganese, Vitamin K and certain compounds found in blueberries have been found to reduce stroke damage in animals. Also, blueberries will help to keep your pup fit because of their ability to lower cholesterol improving and even reversing signs and symptoms of heart disease. <img src='http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/2852/files/cranberry.jpg?1244559846' alt='' /> When we say cranberries, we’re not talking about the red gel that comes out of a can on Thanksgiving. We’re talking about red, ripe berries bursting with benefits for your pooch. Cranberries contain powerful antioxidants that benefit the cardiovascular system and immune system. Also, cranberries have been known to reverse the effect of plaque and prevent tooth decay. Did we mention they taste pretty good too?

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