The FDA reports that over 600 dogs have died and thousands of other cats and dogs have gotten sick after eating dog treats made in China. Please, save and share this list of dog treats made in USA.
Don't Compromise on Quality for your Pets
This is one area where you can find everything you need for your fur friends, made by companies you can trust, made in the USA. If you can't find something you need for your pet: food, treats, beds, toys, ask us and we will point you to pet products you can trust.
Stay Away from Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Made in China
Chicken Jerky made in China is the treat most often cited as the cause of pet deaths and illness. This issue came up years ago and was one of the inspirations behind the launch of USA Love List. Two years later, thousands more beloved pets have been sickened or killed and the FDA still does not know the cause, but they have issued a new warning against treats from China. Chinese made jerky treats are easy to find and are often even packaged in western-themed bags making them seem wholesome, even all American, but they are not.
Dog Treats Made in USA: The Source List
There are many great sources for American made dog treats. If you want to recommend one that is not listed here, please feel free to add it in the comments and we will continue updating this post. Dog treats can be stored so it is easy enough to order online from sources you trust. When shopping in your local stores, PLEASE check those labels.
American Antler Dog Chews
American Antler Dog Chews are naturally shedded deer, moose, or elk antlers safe for dogs to chew. All antlers are collected in North America and they are cut and packaged in Griffith, Indiana.
Brewscuits Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Brewscuits are handcrafted beer grain biscuits for dogs, made in Pennsylvania. They contain no chemical preservatives and they are a great source of fiber and protein.
Campfire Treats
Campfire Treats dog treats and chews are made in small batches in California from ingredients sourced from US farms and fisheries.
Carolina Prime Pet
Carolina Prime Pet dog treats include jerky and chews contain top of the line ingredients and are made in North Carolina.
Clear Conscience Pet
Clear Conscience Pet healthy dog treats, chews, and gravy food toppers contain no fillers or additives. All products are made in the USA in USDA inspected plants.
Cloud Star
Cloud Star has several lines of made in USA pet treats which include Rogue air dried meat snacks, Dynamo Dog Functional Treats, Tricky Trainers, and Wag More Bark Less chews, biscuits, meatballs, jerky and ice treats.
- Shop the Cloud Star Amazon store.
- Shop Cloud Star dog treats at Chewy.
- Shop Cloud Star at Target.
Colorado Pet Treats
Colorado Pet Treats has two line of dog treats- Colorado Naturals and Nature's Deli- both made with ingredients that are natural and chemical free in Colorado. They also offer chews and jerky chips.
Dogswell
Dogswell made in USA dog treats include jerky, cookies, biscuits, and more. These dog treats with benefits are made in the midwest.
- Shop the Dogswell Amazon store.
- Shop Dogswell dog treats at Chewy.
- Shop Dogswell dog treats at Walmart.
Earth Animal
Earth Animal No-Hide Chews are made with premium, natural ingredients. No-Hide Stixs are perfect for small dogs (and cats too). No-Hide Strips have just the riight chew for dogs of all sizes. No-Hide Rolls are a healthy, long lasting alternative to rawhide and are available in small , medium, and large sizes.
Etta Says!
Etta Says! natural dog treats and jerky are made from 100% USA meats and natural ingredients. Etta Says! products include Eat Simple! lamb, turkey and duck freeze dried treats, Chew! exotic protien chews, and Sit! training treats.
- Shop the Etta Says! Amazon store.
- Shop Etta Says! at Chewy.
- Shop Etta Says! at Walmart.
Fido
Fido dental care dog treats are made in USA. All treats are made in Michigan from US sourced ingredients.
- Shop the Fido Amazon store.
Fromm
Fromm dog treats are made in Wisconsin. There are five products in the Fromm dog treat line; Pop'etts cracker snacks, Crunchy O's flavor blast treats, Four-Star oven baked treats, and Tenderollies soft and savory treats.
- Shop the Fromm Amazon store.
Full Moon
Full Moon jerky and dog treats are made in the USA from USDA approved human grade meat that is US Sourced.
KONA'S CHIPS
Kona's Chips chicken jerky is all natural, grain free and chemical free. They also make beef chews, cod jerky, sweet potato bones, peanut butter cookies, and treats for cats too.
Lucky Premium Treats
Lucky Premium Treats dog treats include chews, chips, jerky, and more, made in Georgia.
Mountain Dog Chews
Mountain Dog Chews elk, deer, and moose antler chews are naturally shed and Eco-friendly.
Preen Pets
Preen Pets bully sticks, jerky, treats, bones and chews are made in USA from meats and vegetables sourced from US farms.
- Shop the Preen Pets Amazon store.
Snook's Sweet Potato Treats
Snook's Pet Products, LLC vegan sweet potato dog treats are handmade with human grade, natural ingredients. Perfect treats for dogs of all sizes.
Pet Factory
Pet Factory makes rawhide bones and treats in the USA from American Beef.
- Shop Pet Factory dog treats at Walmart.com.
- Shop the Pet Factory Amazon store.
- Shop Pet Factory at Target.
- Shop Pet Factory at Chewy.
Zuke's
Zuke's makes a full line of cat treats, dog treats, jerky, and consumable bones. They make wheat free, corn free and soy free hypoallergenic treats, a good source for dogs with allergies, but we can attest that they will be popular with any pet.
- Shop the Zuke's Amazon store.
- Shop Zuke's at Chewy.
All Natural Bully Sticks for Dogs Made in the USA
Choose all-natural bully sticks for your dogs that are made in the USA. These treats help with dental health as well as digestive health.
Easy Sources for Made in USA Pet Products
- Cherrybrook Premium Pet Products is a site that does not sell American-made exclusively, but their products are well-marked and they have a special section for Made in USA sources. This is a good guide to check for American Made dog treats, Made in USA Chicken Jerky, USA Rawhide, all natural treats, wheat free dog cookies, grain free treats, hypoallergenic dog treats, freeze dried liver, and more.
- Chewy.com has a large selection of made in USA dog treats.
- Dog.com has a Made in USA section making it easy for you to avoid foreign made pet products.
Again, this is just a sampling of the many, many high quality American made pet treats and products that are available to in your local stores or to order online. This is one category where you never need to compromise on buying American. Check the related links below and stick with USA Love List for ongoing information about American made pet products you can trust. If your company makes treats in the USA that are safe for pets, or if you buy a brand that you can recommend, leave a note in the comments or contact us directly.
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Thank you for the list. I just bought Zukes because it was USA made.
Great list. Thank you from all of us “dog moms!”
The dog food contains a balanced formula adapted to the needs of older small breed dogs. It is packed with premium proteins to keep your older Chihuahua healthy with ease.
After reading your article, I also wanted a dog. I’ll go look for what kind of breed I want)))
I recently discovered Instinct brand food (https://www.instinctpetfood.com/) made in the USA and they clearly address on their website where they source their ingredients (not all in the US but no proteins from China) and even provide an email address to ask specific sourcing questions if you want more info. And the dogs LOVE the Raw Boosters!!
West Paw treats are sustainably-sourced, simple, meaty single-protein snacks, balanced superfood blends, and creamy treats made in the USA. West Paw Treats include innovative Creamy Treats, Limited Ingredient Freeze-Dried Treats, and Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Treats. All West Paw treats are backed by West Paw’s Love It guarantee.
I purchased dog treats from Aldis called Heart to Tail Pure Being Grain Free chicken recipe.It only states on the bag “made in a plant that also uses peanuts” Dist & Sold exclusively by Aldis, Batavia IL. No where does it state where the ingredients are from and I can not find out anything on the internet about this dog treat. Does anyone have any information or knowledge about these dog treats being safe for our pets to consume? I am very cautious about giving them any without knowing were the chicken originated from
This list is inaccurate. I found several items on it that clearly state “from globally sourced ingredients” on their packaging, and others that didn’t specify either way.
i tried to watch for that stuff, but i didn’t see much – a few things maybe – mostly what you said about not specifying either way.
it’s really worrying me – i just lost my little sweetheart a month ago – i do still have one little girl left (min-pin) and i don’t wanna lose her.
those “dreambone” things killed my chihuahua – she was the love of my life – my little “Shy” (min-pin), and me both are still devastated. and i’m sorry if i repeat stuff – i’m 70, and this has just about destroyed me…
Bill, I know how you feel. We lost our two dogs one year apart to the same type of cancer. That’s when I got suspicious. I have found that, with any packaged food pet or human, if the package says distributed by a place in the USA and nothing about where it is made, that it is made in China. I saw at Walmart when grocery shopping a new brand of peaches. They were in a see through container and looked delicious. I bought them. When you get peaches in the can sometimes they are good, sometimes mushy or hard but I could see these. Later, before opening, I decided to see where these came from and they were distributed out of CA. and that was all it gave. I googled them and they were made in China. Made me angry. We have beautiful peaches grown in the US in a lot of states. Why would we buy peaches from China? Now I read labels for everything. If China can give me COVID 19, why would I buy anything from them. Wish all pet owners would be as cautious.
It’s not just where the treats are made that’s important, but where the ingredients are sourced. If it’s made in the US from globally sourced ingredients that raises a red flag to me. I’m always looking for product information with both the source and place of manufacture.
Great read!! I always love supporting the US in any way I can. I will make sure to grab US made dog treats next time I am at the store!!
IF IT SAYS, DISTRIBUTED BY ” ” DOES NOT MEAN MADE IN THE US
yes, i found that out the hard way.
i lost my sweet little girl due to my ignorance, and most manufacturers’ shadyness.
Thank you for a VERY good & informative article! I try not to buy ANYTHING that comes from China
There is a huge difference between “Made in the U.S.A.” and where the products that are in the
food or treats come from. Some manufacturers source their products globally (i.e. China) and
have the premix and additives sent from China and the final product in made in the U.S. Read
the book “China Rx”. It explains how things can be labelled Made in the USA and still have the
ingredients in whole or in part manufactured in China. There are NO controls in China by the
Chinese Government.
Thank you for sharing!very sad to see how hard it is to find pet treat especially dog treats mad 100% USA! Err! Disgusting!
Thank you. I did not realize that if made in USA that it could still have some China poisoning in it. Now, I have to look a little deeper before I buy.
Just to let you all know. RedBarn is made in the USA… Not sure where its sourced from. Also, I am looking for bones- Not just Rawhides that I can give my dog. She chews through just about everything in the span of an hour. I went to Petco and they basically had nothing that was made in the USA besides Redbarn. If anyone knows of some really tough bones… Please let me know.
I’ve purchased rawhide treats for years – usually from a pet supplier like PetCo. I purchased Boots and Barkley rawhide form Target because the price was so much cheaper. My dogs vomited after eating them. I thought it was random, so I tried a 2nd time. Same result.
If Greenies are made Made in the USA, why is there no Made in the USA american flag on the package? That symbol is the sure proof that an item is truly Made in the USA with USA products.
I have seen American flags on dog treats that are globally sourced . Don’t let the American flag make you think it’s made with American products .
I found N-Bone Puppy Teething Rings manufactured by NPIC in Plano, Texas. They are all natural and grain free. This company makes all natural products for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
I was searching for good treats for my new pup. I have always bought cloud Star for my other dog due to their ingredients list and how they proudly state Made in the USA. When I called their 800 number today fromPetsmart, I was told that they DO try to source products only in the USA but due to cost concerns, they DO have to go outside the U S for products like vitamins and minerals. I asked if ANY of these ingredients could be from China and she said, YES! I am floored and desperate to find a true dog treat or NylaBone type chew that is TRULY made in the USA.
What can you tell me about CHEW MASTERS Chicken Jerky. The package says 100% chicken breast product of the USA.
Is this product really made from USA chickens. Thank you for your information
After the whole melamine tragedy, I was so angry I decided to ban China from my entire kitchen–ie. anything that can come into any contact with ANY animal OR people food. Plus anything else food related or not that we can do without. On principle.
It’s not as easy as you might think! I’ve filled boxes with dishware, flatware, cookware, small appliances, gadgets etc.
But would you believe that NO other country in the world makes a smooth-edge can opener?! I’ve spent a lot of time searching, with no luck. Even though we only recently acquired one, I’m loathe to give it up 🙂 I’ve always hated the sharp dangerous edges. Even had a setter who once found a tin on a beach and immediately got her tongue pinched between the sharp lid and the can. Scary. Anyway I’m still on the fence about this… If anyone ever does find one, from any other country, please please post it here?
All this info is great, but it won’t help pet owners be wise consumers until we have a decent FDA that requires all food and drug manufacturers (human and pet) to reveal the country of origin of the stuff they dump into their products. If the Chinese put melamine in their own babies’ formula powder, what are they sending over here? The food additive and preservative industries are huge in China, and American food manufacturers are their best customers. Just look up some of the ingredients on some of the labels and find out where they come from (example: look up ” food preservatives” to see what I mean. Ask our president to crack down on “fake” food and “make America safe again.” Better yet, make everything from scratch!!!!!
You should get your fact straight! BOOTS & BARKLEY is a registered trademark of Target Brands, Inc. It is not a Chinese company. The products branded BOOTS & BARKLEY are clearly marked with their country of origin.
This is sooo important! Both treats and toys made out of country can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. I have seen some horrible things about China made. All of these products sound terrific!
All of Wilson’s All Natural Pet Products treats are made in the USA. And with single ingredient treats made of fish there is no guessing what you are feeding your pet
I found chicken wrapped rawhide online at Lucky Premium Treats in Georgia and also Green Valley Pet in Georgia., both are sourced and made in the USA.
Can’t you recommend a SAFE DOG CHEW…that is not dyed…or bleached and been thru the acid bath..??…and not horns. My dogs ShihTzu..Schnauzer..Yorkie…love a good chewy…ive about given up. Please help…they are picky..but I’m finding out there aren’t too many to be picky over. I’m so frustrated. Ordered horns…then realized they could shatter their teeth. Any ideas…PLEASE
Anna, I have recently started making my dogs sweet potato chews. I know these are not as time consuming as you need but it does take them awhile to eat them and they love them. I just slice sweet potatoes, with skin, long ways and put them in my dehydrator for 8 hours depending on how thick they are sliced. Not much work at all. Buy sweet potatoes when they are in season so they are much cheaper.
If it says “Made in USA” does it mean that it is also free from ingredients that are sourced from China? With the dog food poisoning years ago, the dog food was actually manufactured in the USA but included wheat gluten sourced from China.
I Buy Dogswell Chicken Strips . Made in the USA . For my Dogs ..
On 4/16/2015 i lost my 3 year old chug to those rawhide bones from walmart. She only had a few out of bag went things went wrong. She was having seizure after seizure and then they wouldnt stop and for a 4 pound little dog thats hard. I never knew the bones were from China. So why do they keep selling them and why isnt someone being held responsible for the pets lost because of this.. R.I.P. Zoe
Unfortunately, they key is not only WHERE it is made. The important thing to do is to call the manufacturer to find out where the ingredients are sourced from. Manufacturers are NOT legally required to site their sources on the labels – ONLY the location of their manufacturing plant. If you call Hills (Science Diet company that most conventional vets prescribe), ask if any of the ingredients are sourced from China. I did. It is quite disappointing. I wrote articles about this: http://essentiallydogs.com/about-china-and-melanine-in-pet-food.
Greenies has vitamins from China. I called them Friday and they said so
Many dog/cat treats vitamins are from China
how about colorado Naturals?
Thanks for your blog post. We believe in supporting USA companies and have the largest selection of made in USA pet products.
That section is marked on our website with a large red, white and blue paw print. Here is an even bigger list of made in USA pet products:
https://www.mickeyspetsupplies.com/Made-in-USA-pet-supplies-s/118.htm
i get my black lab paws for pets beefhide bones. They make some shaped ones in china but they have special american ones which i get her, but they say american beefhide but assembled in mexico so would that be safe? its not like they are making the beefhide and all they are doing is twisting it, and shes fine, so would you say those are safe?
Etta Says!, out of St. Louis, MO, is another great firm that provides all-American treats, and my dogs love them.
Does anyone know about the Trader Joe’s jerky treats?
The package says Made in USA but it just seems to good to be true…I can’t seem to find out if this is 100% pure USA product.
Thanks for your help.
Call them. They will tell you
Another great American company for dog jerky is Cooper’s Way. They have only ONE INGREDIENT for each product! Awesome!
We are Preen Pets; a company that makes dog treats that use 100% all natural USA sourced and made ingredients.
I have been scouring the web for weeks searching for Smokehouse chicken breast strips, made in USA. They also have a cheaper version with ingredients from china or sourced. They are much cheaper. The brand I purchase is “100% usda inspected”. Has there ever been anything list from this company? My dogs have been eating them for a while with no problems I can relate back to. I would appreciate any feedback. I am considering cutting them out altogether.
For a while, there were “home-made” dog treats on the shelves of walmart. Haven’t seen these in a while, but my dog loved them. They were made by someone in the U.S.A.
So, by buying “American” you mean anywhere within the continent? Or do you mean buying things made in the United States, therefore buying “USA Made Products”?
Zuke’s was purchased by Nestle. Nestle = CHINA!!
Just learned from my sister that her beautiful 5yr old yellow lab wasd diagnosed with stage 3 kidney failure from what the vet feels is chicken jerky made in USA that was given to her one daily last 4 months. Bought at Sam’s Club. This dog is like a child to her as she cannot have children. Breaks my heart she will probably lose her dog in a year or less. Terrible. Vet told her that even though bag says made in USA that ingredients can be up to 60% from another country ie China and still be labeled made in USA. This makes me so mad as I have two dogs as well and try to do my best buying quality food!
Even though I am a hardcore label reader, it never occurred to me to read the COO on animal food. Thank you for opening my eyes!
Great info. I only buy Zuke’s or other healthy USA made treat for my dogs.
Scary stuff!
How sad that pets had to die because of bad food or treats for them. I will always buy Made in the USA pet products and I will spread the word.
NEVER EVER BUY FOOD OR TREATS MADE IN CHINA I LOST A DOG
AND ALMOST A CAT TO THEIR PUTTING PLASTIC IN FOOD
I HAVE BEEN USING PURINA NOW LOOKING TO CHANGE THAT
DID NOT REALIZE IT IS A ONE STAR FOOD NOT A FIVE
HAD A SCAREY EMAIL ABOUT THE JUNK PUT IN OUR ANIMALS FOOD
I HAVE 26 RESCUE DOGS I DONT HAVE TIME TO COOK FOOD FOR THEM
CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A GOOD DOG FOOD MADE IN USA THAT DOESNT HAVE RECALLS I WAS THINKIN OF CHANGING TO BLUE BUFFALO BUT READ UP ON IT AND WAS NOT TO HAPPY HELP!!!!
Merrick Dog food is sourced and made all in the United States!
Not true I read on animal Parents Merrick is not all made in USA
We use Life’s Abundance Dog Food. Made in USA. The breeder recommended it.
Excellent choice, Leslie. I began using Life’s abundance, myself – about 3 years ago. Liked it so much, I became a rep myself. The formulator, Dr. Jane Bicks is also a holistic vet and puts a lot of thought care into its ingredients. Seems like a lot of reputable breeders and dog care experts recommend it to their clients.
We use Fromm it has never been recalled and been in bussness over a hundred years and best of all our Shepard loves it and she is healthy with a beautiful coat our pit is just as healthy and shiney silky coat and we now are feeding our 11 yr old cat and 12 week old kitten their food In the last two plus weeks our old kitty has not only shown more energy his fur has never looked better It’s a bit pricey but they are family and all the recalls and poor ingredients of other brands …. Fromm has my business hello Wisconsin
We feed Fromm 4-Star Duck & Sweet Potato, and their salmon or Parmesan cheese treats. Our Champion Smooth Collie says Fromm USA made foods rocks!
My Vet just advised me to take my dog off Blue Buffalo…
Said he had several dogs that did not respond well to that brand
THIS FOOD HAS HAD RECALLS WE FEED OUT DOGS NUTRI SOURCE , MADE IN MINNESOTA HAS HAD NO RECALLS. SCIENCE DIET HAS ALL SO HAD RECALLS
Ann, I was feeding my pup Nutri source. I bought “local” living her in MN. Only to see that it’s MADE in MN with globally sourced. I switched food.
We feed Fromm 4-Star Duck & Sweet Potato kibble made in the USA. Fromm also has some nice treats like their Salmon or Parmesan Cheese ones.
Royal Canin is what our vet has placed our dogs on. One of them has developed pancreatitis and is now recovering quite well with the royal canin gastrointestinal
i use nothing but natures recipe grain free food
Victor brand dry dog foods have consistently high ratings & I don’t believe any recalls that I’m aware of.
I’m wondering if I may be added to your website, as a store that only offers American pet products? This is a subject that I am very passionate about. I am opening up my own internet store about this very subject. I am almost opened for business.
Thank you so much,
Sincerely,
Laura Stann
What is your website or name of store?
Great info thank you. However there are quite a few companies in the US that do make the food and treat products here but acquire much of the ingredients they use from over seas, including China. I was told this from my vet and it also states this on the FDA site.
The is a very informative article;our pets are part of the family and we should always be concern about their safety.
I remember this happend with canned cat food a few years ago. So scary!
Great post, thanks you! I am very concerned about this and only buy US made products for my dogs and cats.
About boots and Barkley this site says it is made in the USA it is not. It is a product of China. Distributed by target in MN.
It’s not enough for a treat to be made in the USA. Find out if your treat is sourced in the USA. For example, milk bone products are made in the USA but are made from ingredients sourced from other countries. It does you no good if your jerky is made in the USA from bad chicken purchased from China.
True, Krystn, not all Boots and Barkley are Made in USA, but some are and they are clearly labeled. We updated our link to a better example. Thanks!
YES WE ALL SO ONLY FEED OUT 5 AIREDALES USA MADE. WE FOUND PIG EARS MADE IN MINNESOTA WESTERN BRAND IF YOU FEED PIG EARS USE AND FIND WESTERN BRAND
Such good information to know and I ‘ll share the link with my MIL who just got a cute little doggie.