The Ingredients

Our fur friends can rely only on us to bring them the best nutritional choices. At Barney’s Biscuits we strive to bring the very best for your fur friend. Our biscuits are homemade, hand-rolled, hand-cut, all-natural, made with fresh human-grade premium quality ingredients, and have absolutely no preservatives. NO added salt, sugar or chemicals. We do use unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, corn meal, free range farm fresh eggs, natural peanut butter, fresh fruits and vegetables, safflower and olive oil, natural honey, blackstrap molasses, assorted herbs and spices. Our biscuits are the ideal way to supplement the diet of your favorite pet without compromising the principles of sound animal nutrition. So tasty you will be tempted to share them with your 4 legged friends.

Why not feed your dog or cat the same high quality foods that you would feed yourself?

Using all natural ingredients means that they are easier for your dog to digest.

We try to incorporate nutritional supplements and herbs into our original recipes

Brewer's Yeast is valuable for every member of the family including your dog. It is one of the best sources of B vitamins and minerals, particularly selenium. It contains 16 amino acids, 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. It is used to prevent constipation and is a good source of enzyme producing agents. It is also one of the best sources of RNA, a nucleic acid that is important in keeping the body immune to degenerative disease. Brewer’s Yeast may account for many scientific reports of health improvement and the slowing down of the aging process. This may account for its being termed the "youth" vitamin. It is said to help to discourage fleas and promote a healthy and shiny coat. A Good source of proteins and B-vitamins.

Flaxseed is the richest vegetable source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "the good fat, " resulting in excellent skin and coat. This seed has been shown to create a significant lessening of tenderness in the joints and therefore allow dogs to stay more flexible in later years. Additionally, flaxseed promotes strong nails, bones, teeth and healthy skin.

Peanut butter is a good source of vitamin E, a strong antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free-radical attack, and may be beneficial in preventing certain diseases. Plus, peanut butter is a super source of Biotin, also known as vitamin H, which is said to be helpful for thin, splitting nails and good for the coat.

Tomatoes specifically tomato pastes and tomato purees, contain a naturally occurring antioxidant called Lycopene. Lycopene has the ability to neutralize free-radicals before these dangerous chemicals can cause the cells permanent damage. They are an excellent source of soluble fiber, a necessary part of every dog’s diet. Plus, they are a good source of of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and lycopene.

Carob comes from the fruit of an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is a safe substitute to chocolate for dogs as it does not contains any of the dangerous ingredients found in the cocoa bean, like allergy-producing antibodies or the caffeine stimulant theobromine, which can be fatal to some dogs. The tree’s large, long bean-like pods are picked, dried then ground into a fine powder that looks very similar to cocoa. It contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries, the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils or peas, and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus and beets. It’s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium and iron.

Garlic helps prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels and blocking formation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. It also boosts the level of T-Cells, a critical component of the immune system. It relieves respiratory problems, strengthens the heart, relieves arthritis, and works as an intestinal cleanser and parasite preventative both internally and externally. It contains sulfur compounds, which are known to have significant anti-inflammatory properties. "For me, feeding my dogs garlic enabled me to have healthier, flea-free dogs. You see, the garlic makes dogs an undesirable food source because it is intolerable to fleas. The fleas are repelled by the odor of the garlic." Also an excellent source of phytonutrients.

Barley this ancient grain contains No Gluten (A Common Allergen). It is especially rich in the B vitamins, which are needed equally by every cell in the body. They are a good source of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, and minerals including calcium, phosphorus and iron. When you use the whole grain, numerous nutrients such as the B vitamins, heart healthy vitamin E, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc, silicon, and numerous enzymes are intact. In addition, grains improve bowl function, help to eliminate constipation, fight skin inflammation, help stabilize blood sugar levels, and are anti-viral and anti-oxidant. Antioxidants block genetic damage caused by free radicals that could lead to some cancers. Diets high in antioxidant-rich foods have been linked to lower rates of lung, colon and stomach cancers.

Sesame and sunflower seeds are found in some of our biscuits . These seeds are the ripened ovules of the plants. The most important nutritive elements of these edible seeds are the B Complex, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E. Rich in proteins and unsaturated fats, these seeds also have the minerals phosphorus, calcium, iron, fluorine, iodine, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. For example, sesame seeds are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids and high in calcium content. Sunflower seeds contain up to 50 % protein, which raises energy, are rich in vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and B vitamins.

Cinnamon aids digestion and kills bacteria

Ginger soothes the digestive system and promotes circulation

Remember - too much of a good thing will give your pup an upset stomach so don’t "over treat" them no matter how much they beg for more!