1 Pound Box; Low Protein, Low Phosphorus, Low Sodium Dog Treats

My dog who is ill with end stage renal disease loves these treats, thank you. The shipping was not adequate. Sending a box of fragile dog treats in a plastic bag was poorly thought and many treats were crushed. I will still continue to purchase this product.

This is a great product for dogs with kidney issues. Our 14 year old lab loves them and they are gentle on her system.

Sometimes, when your chronic kidney disease BFF-dog just won't eat, you start grasping at straws. These treats were one of my straws. Figured there was very little to lose, given my 14 yr old labrador's stage 3 prognosis. And through all the ups and downs with her condition, these treats have been something my formerly ravenous labrador almost always enjoys snacking on. Fun to see her get excited about a treat, and also a great distraction when administering SubQ fluids. Easily breakable into smaller pieces, they can be great for all sizes of dogs, and most types of medium to poor dental situations. They are crunchy - so if your dog is soft-food only, you'll want to do-what-you-do to make sure food is chewable. Like most reviewers, I am fully trusting the company's info on ingredients and nutritional values. (I know, dangerous really). I don't have the $ to test the treats myself, and sure wish there were some 3rd party testing results that reinforce the owner's test results. Packaging is useless (sorry Mattie's parents, but true). Every cardboard container I've received is basically an expensive, cardboard envelope that's open on both ends by the time it arrives at my house. The plastic crinkly bag inside is in semi-sad shape and never airtight. But the treats still seem to be in good condition; they do arrive within 2 days of order. I would LOVE it if the company would stop wasting money on cardboard boxes, and design an airtight, recyclable, flexible container for the treats instead. All said and done, I've been ordering these treats for months, stage 3 kidney disease dog. She loves them. And anytime I can brighter her day, is a good day.

When my baby boy was diagnosed with stage 2 ckd, I had to stop giving him everything he loved in life. Ok. That's an exaggeration. But his entire way of eating had to be changed. It was confusing to know what was ok for him to have and what was not. I'd read ten articles and get ten different answers. My little boy, Chewie, was used to getting a greenie bone every night before bed and they were no longer safe. Hard on the pup, and hard on the pups parent! Finally I decided we were going to turn this negative into a big positive. I started cutting up fresh, organic fruit that we would share in bed before going to sleep. He loved it. A friend of mine in London knew Chewie's diagnosis. Knowing how much I love him, she sent us a box of Mattie's treats. They are perfect!! Chewie absolutely LOVES them! These treats are hard, though. Chewie needed me to break them up for him. This was a problem: my hands are getting a little arthritic. I started placing the treat in a small container and adding just enough bottled water to cover it. Just let the treat soak in the water for 5-10 minutes and it softens up just right! You can easily break the treat apart with your hands, and it's much easier for little dogs with smaller mouths and missing teeth to eat! Also, ckd dogs require moisture rich foods, so this is another reason to give it this added hydration. This treat change, along with a food change to Dr Harveys Canine Health, looks like it's helping! Chewie's kidney values (BUN and creatinine) were too high one year ago. Last week we redid the blood work and did a UA. HIS RESULTS ARE NORMAL on BOTH. His appetite is great, he's playful, and I couldn't be more thankful! We are repeat buyers of Mattie's treats and highly recommend them!

Is that an exaggeration? Probably not. My eight-year-old male Great Dane (Odin) was recently diagnosed with early stage renal disease. So he is now on a renal diet, and his favorite treats were no longer allowed. Although he enjoyed things like Watermelon - he was craving crunch. He didn't understand why he could no longer have his old faves, and that broke my heart. I tried a $25 box of treats. Although they are probably great for a smaller animal, Odin just wasn't happy since they were slightly larger than a postage stamp. I continued my search and stumbled across Mattie's treats and gave them a try. First, their price point is awesome. Second - who can resist a heart-shaped treat?! Not this girl. Most importantly, Odin LOVES them, and he is definitely a happy camper again, happily crunching on his new favorite. And if YOU have a smaller pup - the treats can be broken into smaller pieces (not an issue in my house). I reached out to Mattie's owners, expressing appreciation for their amazing product. Can you believe that they replied? I love that every purchase is helping Odin and helping a small business. Many thanks to Sean, Heather & Mattie!

These are hard treats. They are big. Too big for my senior Shih-Tzu. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone with small senior dog with some dental issues or missing teeth.

My Priscilla is a 14 1/2 year old dog afflicted with kidney disease. While she's on a low protein, low phosphorus and low sodium diet, I searched Amazon in the hope of finding a treat that had the same nutritional characteristics and found Mattie's Healthy Treats for Dogs with Kidney Disease. Since the nutritional values were such that I didn't have to worry that these treats would worsen Priscilla's condition, I took a chance and ordered a box. When it arrived a few days later I anxiously offered one of the heart shaped treats to my girl who, much to my relief and delight, gobbled it down like she hadn't eaten in a month. She has continued to scarf down these treats so I made sure to place a second order so as not to run out of them. It's such a pleasure to be able to reward my pal with treats that I know are made specifically for dogs with kidney disease. Bottom line, I am one happy and satisfied customer!

Had I known these treats contained cinnamon, I wouldn't have purchased. I should have looked at the product description more closely. Cinnamon has been widely reported to contain heavy metals, unless you are using specific brands that have been tested. Dogs don't need cinnamon to begin with. I appreciate that these treats are hard, as they are good for the dogs' teeth and scraping them while chewing. Similar to other reviewers, I note that the bag arrived with many of the heart-shaped biscuits broken into bits. The treats also were packaged in a plastic bag. Nano and micro plastics are bad for humans and even more so for dogs. I really wanted to like these treats for my 3 dogs and especially my dog with kidney and liver issues. I won't be buying again--especially for the price and low-quality of the product and its packaging. Sigh....