Chicken Apple Sticks
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Product Description
Nutritional Benefits
How to Use
Feeding Instruction
Storage Instruction
Ingredients
The Doggie’s Deli Chicken Apple Sticks are natural jerky sticks for dogs made with USDA human-grade chicken breast and apples. These chewy treats are cooked without seasoning to preserve their nutritional value, offering a grain-free and gluten-free option that supports vision and supplies vitamins. Perfect for pet parents who want more than just flavor, these apple dog treats combine taste with purpose.
Each stick delivers high protein and antioxidant benefits & lowers cholesterol, making them suitable for all breeds and sizes. Use them for training, rewarding, or bonding to add value to everyday moments. The chewy texture encourages longer chewing, promoting dental health and keeping your dog mentally engaged.
Sold in 60g packs at $23.00, Chicken Apple Sticks are free from fillers, additives, and preservatives. Shop online from The Doggie’s Deli or try in-store before buying. Orders over $35 qualify for Shop Pay installment options.
Lowers Cholesterol Through Apple Pectin
Each apple contains pectin, a soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps the body eliminate it naturally. This makes Chicken Apple Sticks a heart-friendly treat that supports healthy circulation and long-term cardiovascular wellness with every chew.
Packed with Nutrients and Antioxidants from Real Apple
Apples provide a natural concentration of vitamins A and C, along with quercetin and flavonoids that protect cells from oxidative damage. These antioxidants strengthen your dog's immune response and support overall vitality, making each stick a functional snack backed by real, whole-food nutrition.
Lean Protein from Human-Grade Chicken for Muscle Development
USDA-certified chicken breast supplies a complete amino acid profile essential for building and preserving lean muscle mass. Free from fillers and excess fat, this premium protein source fuels daily activity and supports strong, healthy muscles throughout every stage of your dog's life.
Regulated Digestion Through Natural Apple Fiber
The dietary fiber in real apples promotes consistent bowel movements and supports a balanced gut environment. Paired with the high digestibility of lean chicken breast, these sticks are gentle on the stomach and help keep your dog's digestive system running smoothly after every treat session.
Naturally Promotes Dental Health Through Chewing
The firm, chewy texture of Chicken Apple Sticks encourages extended chewing that helps scrape away surface plaque and reduce tartar buildup along the gumline. This mechanical action supports cleaner teeth and fresher breath without any artificial dental additives, turning treat time into a simple daily oral care routine.
1. Use as a Training Reward
Chicken Apple Sticks are perfect for training sessions. Their chewy texture and natural flavor make them an ideal tool for positive reinforcement. Break them into smaller pieces to suit your dog’s size and training stage, turning every command into a healthy reward.
2. Add to Wet Food for Extra Flavor
Mix jerky sticks for dogs into your dog’s regular wet meals to introduce a satisfying crunch and boost taste. This encourages better meal engagement and provides nutritional benefits from antioxidant-rich apples and lean chicken.
3. Open Palm Feeding for Calm and Controlled Eating
Use open-palm feeding to promote gentle behavior and improve feeding manners. This method enhances bonding while letting your dog enjoy every bite of these flavorful apple dog treats in a calm, safe way.
4. Perfect for Interactive Bonding
Use Chicken Apple Sticks during quality time or play sessions to build a stronger connection. Whether you're rewarding affection or just sharing a quiet moment, these chicken jerky treats make bonding meaningful and nutritious.
5. Engage Your Dog with Nose Work
Turn each stick into a stimulating experience by using it for nose work games. Hide the sticks around the home or yard and encourage your dog to sniff them out, making mealtime mentally enriching and physically rewarding.
Intermittent or Supplemental Feeding
Chicken Apple Sticks are designed for intermittent or supplemental feeding. They are not intended to replace your dog’s main diet but serve as healthy jerky sticks for dogs during training, enrichment, or bonding time.
Adjust Portion Sizes Based on Dog’s Size and Activity
- The amount of Chicken Apple Sticks treats you give your dog should depend on their weight, age, and activity level. Active dogs or working breeds may require larger portions, while less active or smaller dogs should be given smaller amounts.
- Use our Dog Calorie Calculator to get an approximate amount of calories your dog needs and adjust the Chicken Apple Sticks treats accordingly.
Always Provide Fresh Water
Offer fresh, clean water anytime you feed Chicken Apple Sticks. Chewy treats like these may increase thirst, so hydration is essential for digestion and overall health.
Monitor Your Dog’s Weight and Health
Watch your dog’s body condition and adjust treat quantities if needed. If you notice weight gain, reduced appetite, or digestive changes, consider reducing treat frequency or consulting your vet.
Limit Treats During Mealtime
Avoid feeding jerky sticks for dogs during full meals. Instead, offer them between meals to maintain appetite for their regular diet and avoid overfeeding.
Store in a Cool, Dry Place
Keep the treats in a cool, dry area away from heat or direct sunlight. A pantry or cupboard is best for maintaining freshness and avoiding exposure to temperature fluctuations.
Keep in Original Packaging
Always store the treat in its original packaging to protect it from air, moisture, and contaminants. The packaging is designed to help maintain the product’s freshness and quality.
Seal Properly After Use
After each use, make sure the package is tightly sealed to prevent air from getting in. This helps preserve the flavor and nutritional value of the treat, while also preventing it from drying out.
Use Within 6 Months of Opening
For the best quality and taste, it’s recommended to use the treat within 6 months after opening the package. While the treat will remain safe beyond this period, its flavor and texture may start to degrade.
Avoid Moisture Exposure
Moisture can affect the quality of the treat, leading to potential spoilage. Ensure the treat is stored in a dry place and the packaging is fully sealed after use.
Chicken Breast
Apple
No Additives
No Preservatives
No Fillers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Chicken Apple Sticks good for dogs?
Yes, Chicken Apple Sticks are good for dogs because chicken breast provides lean animal protein and amino acids for muscle support, while apples add fiber, vitamin C, quercetin, flavonoids, and pectin that support digestion, immune health, heart health, cellular protection, chewing activity, and daily wellness. They work well as a training reward, topper, bonding treat, or nose work snack.
Can Dogs Eat Chicken Apple Sticks?
Yes, dogs can eat Chicken Apple Sticks because they combine human-grade chicken breast with real apple, giving dogs a chewy, grain-free treat with protein, fiber, and antioxidant support without fillers, additives, preservatives, or artificial seasoning. They should be served in proper-sized pieces, broken smaller for training, and used with balanced daily meals.
How do you prepare Chicken Apple Sticks for dogs?
You can prepare Chicken Apple Sticks for dogs by cooking plain chicken breast until fully done, removing the apple core, seeds, and stem, then mixing small chicken pieces with thin apple slices or mashed apple. Shape the mixture into stick-style pieces and dehydrate until chewy and firm. Do not add salt, garlic, onion, sugar, oil, butter, sauces, spices, or seasoning.
How often can dogs eat Chicken Apple Sticks?
Dogs can eat Chicken Apple Sticks 1 to 2 times per week because they combine lean chicken protein with apple fiber and antioxidants, making them useful for training, topping, controlled hand feeding, bonding, and nose work without replacing balanced daily food. The serving should stay within 10 to 15% of daily calories, with portions adjusted by size, age, activity level, and digestion.
Are there any risks of feeding dogs Chicken Apple Sticks?
No, Chicken Apple Sticks are not risky for most dogs when they are plain, properly prepared, and served in the right amount because they use chicken breast and apple without fillers, additives, preservatives, or unsafe seasoning. There can be risks if dogs eat too much, swallow large, chewy pieces, have chicken sensitivity, or eat apple seeds, as this may cause choking, gas, loose stool, itching, stomach upset, or excess calories.
How many Chicken Apple Sticks can I give my dog?
You can give Chicken Apple Sticks within 10 to 15% of your dog's daily calorie intake because they are meant as intermittent or supplemental treats, not complete meals. Small dogs should get tiny broken pieces, medium dogs may get one stick broken into smaller bites, and large dogs may get more based on body weight, chewing style, activity level, and digestion.
What makes The Doggie's Deli Chicken Apple Sticks different?
The Doggie's Deli Chicken Apple Sticks are different because they combine USDA human-grade chicken breast with real apples to create chewy, grain-free, gluten-free jerky sticks without fillers, additives, or preservatives. The stick format is easy to break for training, while apple fiber, pectin, vitamins, and antioxidants add functional value beyond flavor.
Can I Feed Chicken Apple Sticks to My Cat as Well?
Yes, cats can eat Chicken Apple Sticks because chicken breast provides animal-based protein that fits a cat's meat-focused diet, while a tiny amount of plain apple may add light fiber. Since cats need mostly animal protein and may not digest fruit well, serve very small, easy-to-chew pieces as an occasional treat when given in moderation.
