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Duck breast wrapped around sweet potato sticks, dried dog treats
Duck & Poultry Treats

Wrapped Dog Treats: Duck Wrapped Sweet Potato, Rawhide, Okra & More

How duck and chicken wrapped dog treats compare by core (sweet potato, apple, okra, rawhide, trachea, egg yolk), with real meat-to-core ratios, specs, QA points and balanced rawhide
Blank stand-up pouches of dried duck dog treats laid out for label artwork review
Import Compliance

Dog Treat Label Requirements: AAFCO, FDA and What Must Be on the Pack

What a US dog treat label must show under FDA 21 CFR 501 and AAFCO-based state rules: naming percentages, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, calorie statement, treat exemptions and the
Quality technician inspecting dried duck jerky dog treats under bright light in a pet food factory
Sourcing from China

Are Dog Treats Made in China Safe? What Changed After the Jerky Probe

What the FDA jerky pet treat investigation actually found, what has changed since (FSVP, certification, testing), and how buyers can verify a Chinese dog treat supplier today.
Dried dog treats, blank stand-up pouches and a calculator on a desk, representing budgeting a private label dog treat order
Private Label & OEM

Private Label Dog Treat MOQ & Cost: What to Budget for a First Order

What sets MOQs for private label dog treats, which factors drive unit cost, and a line-by-line structure for budgeting a three-SKU launch.
Air-dried duck breast dog treats arranged on a wooden board
Duck & Poultry Treats

Duck Dog Treats: Wholesale Buyer’s Guide to Formats, Specs & Sourcing

A wholesale buyer’s guide to duck dog treats: formats, real protein/fat/moisture specs, air-dried vs baked, QA points to specify and how to verify a supplier’s certification scope.
Shipping containers being unloaded at a US container port under a gantry crane
Import Compliance

Importing Dog Treats into the US: FDA, FSVP, Prior Notice and APHIS

A step-by-step guide for importers bringing dog treats into the US: FDA facility registration, FSVP duties, Prior Notice timing, USDA APHIS rules for poultry-origin treats from China, and
Buyer and QA manager reviewing dried duck dog treats on a production line in a Chinese pet treat factory
Sourcing from China

How to Choose a Dog Treat Manufacturer in China: A Buyer’s Checklist

A practical checklist for finding a reliable dog treat manufacturer in China: documents to request, how to verify BRCGS certificates, factory audits, sample testing, contract terms and red
Assorted private label dog treats including duck jerky and wrapped sweet potato sticks in unbranded pouches on a light wooden table
Private Label & OEM

Private Label Dog Treats: The Complete Guide for Pet Brands (2026)

How private label dog treats work, from brief and samples to production and shipping, plus the formats that sell and how to vet a manufacturer.

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Custom formulation, private-label packaging and BRCGS-certified production for brands in North America and Europe.

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“Meals keep pets full — great treats help them eat well.”

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