VitaLife Dog Treats
January 22, 2010 by Paris and John
Filed under Products, Treats & Chews
Product: VitaLife Dog Treats and VitaLife Plus
What It Is: Natural dog treats with fewer ingredients.
DogTipper Review: Recently we had the opportunity, thanks to our association with Dog Time Media, to receive some sample VitaLife products to review here on DogTipper. We’d seen these products in our local store but our dogs had not had the chance to taste test them previously–and we hadn’t taken a really close look at these treats and what they offer.
VitaLife dog treats are known for their short list of ingredients. The treats contain no sorbitol, no added glycerin, no added salt, no preservatives, no artificial flavors. We checked our three samples to see just what they did contain:
Chicken and Banana Wraps
This treat, a bite-sized slice of dried banana wrapped with a piece of chicken, includes chicken and banana chips (made of banana and coconut oil). That’s it.
Duck and Sweet Potato Twists
This slightly larger treat is composed of a french fry-sized slice of sweet potato wrapped with duck. It includes duck and sweet potato…and nothing else.
VitaLife Plus Chicken Tenders Healthy Hips & Joints
As one of the “Plus” line of products, this treat included chicken, Glucosamine Hydrochloride (100 mg) and Chrondroitin Sulfate (50mg). The Glucosamine and Chondroitin are added to help dogs maintain healthy hips and joints by maintaining better cartilage. (VitaLife also makes a Healthy Skin and Coat Recipe with with Omega 3 Fatty Acids plus Vitamins A and E and a Healthy Heart and Eyes Recipe with Vitamin A and L – Carnitine.)
We loved the fact that these treats were 100 percent natural and boasted such a simple list of ingredients. One point we didn’t like was the fact that the treats are irradiated; although many dog treats are irradiated for safety, that’s something we still shy away from.
Another point we thought might be an issue for us is the fact that the treats are manufactured in China. However, VitaLife has a page on its website about their manufacturing process and their quality control practices which explained their numerous safety procedures and the fact that the products are made in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certified facilities.
With all that complete, it was time for the final step of our review: our taste testers. Irie and Tiki, always dedicated professionals, were ready to put the treats to the real test.
Each of the three treats was a big success with our dogs. The Duck and Sweet Potato Twists were a nice treat size for our 55- and 70-pound dogs. The Chicken and Banana Wraps were small, perfect for carrying on our walks as a couple of extra-special training treats along the way.
Of the three, though, the VitaLife Plus Chicken Tenders were the biggest hit. Each time they received one, the dogs took off with their treats to enjoy them alone, not returning until every last morsel was gone.
Availability: VitaLife dog treats are available at PetSmart, WalMart, and other stores.
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Wow! this stuff looks great. I am definitely going to check for them at petsmart this weekend.
I would just like to point out that irradiation is totaly safe and that there is no reason to be concerned with the process.Tthe only reason there is a "stigma" is because of our fear of radiation. The FDA has so good information on it.