Steve's Real Food Chicken Protein Bites Gut Boosting Bites for Cats & Dogs (4 oz)

Fermented Free-Range Chicken Treats to Support Your Pet's Gut Health

Product Description

Steve's Real Food Chicken Protein Bites are freeze-dried treats formulated to promote gut health in both dogs and cats. Enhanced with Gussy's Gut, a proprietary blend of organic fermented superfoods, these treats feature an 80% meat and 20% fermented superfood ratio, providing prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to help support a balanced microbiome. Sourced from humanely raised, free-range chickens without added antibiotics, hormones, or preservatives, all ingredients come from organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farms. Protein Bites are designed for intermittent or supplemental feeding as a treat.

Benefits

• Pre, Pro & Postbiotic Support: Powered by Gussy's Gut wild fermentation process, these treats deliver prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to contribute to a diverse, healthy microbiome in your pet's gut.
• High-Quality Protein: Made with humanely-raised, free-range chicken free from added antibiotics and hormones, providing essential amino acids that support muscle development and overall well-being.
• Fermented for Bioavailability: The fermentation process makes ingredients more bioavailable than raw or cooked vegetables, ensuring greater nutrient absorption with every treat.
• 100% Whole Food Ingredients: No fillers, no artificial ingredients, no pesticides or herbicides; every ingredient is sourced from organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers.
• Versatile Use: Perfect as a training treat, a daily gut-health boost, a meal topper, or a wholesome snack for both dogs and cats in multi-pet households.

Ingredients

Ground Chicken, Organic Collard Greens, Organic Cauliflower, Organic Carrot, Organic Fennel, Organic Green Apple, Organic Ginger, Organic Chamomile, Organic Slippery Elm Bark, Organic Peppermint, Salt, Fenugreek, Local Raw Honey, Coconut Oil.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Supplemental Feeding Only: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding and should be fed as a treat, not as a complete diet.
• Treat Allowance: Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake. Adjust frequency based on your pet's size, dietary needs, and individual preferences.
• As a Topper: Crumble the Protein Bites over your pet's regular meal to use as a gut-boosting food topper for added prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
• For Training: The bite-sized nuggets are the perfect size for training rewards and are easy to handle and break apart.
• Storage: Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Follow the best-by or use-by date on the packaging as a guideline.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Treat Only — Not a Complete Diet: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. They should not replace a complete and balanced meal for your pet.
• Raw Handling: Treat these bites with the same care as raw meat. Always wash your hands, pet bowls, and any surfaces that come into contact with the treats.
• Honey Caution: These treats contain local raw honey. While generally safe for adult pets, consult your veterinarian before feeding very young puppies or kittens.
• Monitor New Treats: Always monitor your pet when introducing any new treat for the first time, particularly if they have a known food sensitivity or allergy.
• Storage: Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain freshness and preserve the bioactive properties of the fermented superfood blend.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment: As with any new fermented food, some pets may experience mild digestive changes when first introduced; start with a small amount and gradually increase to allow the gut microbiome to adjust.
• Loose Stools: A temporary change in stool consistency may occur during the initial introduction period as the prebiotics and probiotics begin working in the digestive system.
• Food Sensitivities: While chicken is the primary protein, always monitor your pet closely when introducing these treats for the first time, especially if your pet has a known sensitivity to any of the included ingredients.
• Overconsumption: Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake; feeding too many treats can lead to digestive upset or unintended weight gain.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Gussy's Gut, and how does it benefit my pet?

Ans: Gussy's Gut is a proprietary blend of 19 biologically active organic fermented superfoods. The wild fermentation process provides prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics that support a diverse microbiome, making ingredients more bioavailable than raw or cooked vegetables for better nutrient absorption.

Q2: Are these Protein Bites suitable for both dogs and cats?

Ans: Yes, Steve's Real Food Chicken Protein Bites are designed as a wholesome treat for both dogs and cats, making them a convenient option for multi-pet households looking for a single gut-health treat.

Q3: How often should I feed these treats to my pet?

Ans: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake, with frequency adjusted based on your pet's size, dietary needs, and individual preferences.

Q4: Can these be used as a meal topper?

Ans: Yes, Protein Bites can be crumbled and added directly over your pet's regular meal as a gut-health topper. This is a convenient way to introduce the benefits of fermented superfoods, prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics into your pet's daily routine.

Q5: Why is fermentation beneficial for my pet's gut health?

Ans: Fermentation increases the bioavailability of nutrients and introduces beneficial pre, pro, and postbiotics that support a diverse microbiome. The process is inspired by the ancestral diet of dogs, which naturally included fermented vegetable contents from the digestive tracts of prey.

Q6: What makes the chicken in these treats different from regular chicken treats?

Ans: The chicken is humanely-raised, free-range, and completely free from added antibiotics, hormones, and preservatives. It is sourced from organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers, and the fermentation process further enhances its digestibility and nutrient value.

Q7: Where does the salt used in the fermentation process come from?

Ans: The salt is extracted from an ancient seabed in Utah, USA, that is untouched by modern pollutants. This ensures its purity and provides a range of trace minerals that add additional nutritional benefits to the treats.

Q8: Are these treats appropriate for puppies and kittens?

Ans: While the treats use wholesome ingredients, they contain raw honey. Consult your veterinarian before feeding to very young puppies or kittens. For adult dogs and cats, these treats are a nutritious supplemental option.

Q9: How many calories are in these Protein Bites?

Ans: Protein Bites contain 5 kcal per gram. It is not required for treats to display caloric content on the label, but the manufacturer has confirmed this figure for pet owners managing their pet's caloric intake.

Q10: How should these treats be stored after opening?

Ans: Keep the bag sealed and stored away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the bioactive fermented ingredients. Follow the best-by or use-by date on the packaging, and always handle the treats with the same care used for raw meat products.