Why Small-Batch Dog Treats Are Better for Your Pet’s Health
McLovin wasn’t picky—if it smelled good, he ate it. But Moxie? Moxie has standards.
Kirk once bought a big-name bag of dog treats, thinking Moxie would love them. She sniffed, squinted at Kirk like he’d lost his mind, and walked away in silent judgment.
Shanna took one look at the 20+ mystery ingredients on the package and said, "Yeah… maybe she’s onto something."
That’s when we knew: Small-batch dog treats are the way to go.
Here’s why freshly made, small-batch treats are healthier, tastier, and better for your pup!
1. Fewer (and Better) Ingredients
Ever looked at the ingredients on a commercial dog treat bag and thought, “What even IS this?”
Big brands often pack their treats with:
❌ Fillers like corn, wheat, and soy (which offer zero nutrition)
❌ Artificial flavors & colors (because apparently, neon orange treats are “fun”?)
❌ Chemical preservatives to make them last forever (which is kind of terrifying)
✅ Small-batch treats, on the other hand, are made with REAL ingredients—like liver, blueberries, pumpkin, and cranberries. Everything your dog needs, nothing they don’t.
💡 If you wouldn’t eat it yourself, why feed it to your pup?
2. No Sketchy Preservatives
Big-brand treats need to sit on store shelves for months or even years. To make that happen, they pump them full of preservatives that extend shelf life—but not your dog’s life.
Some common ones to avoid:
🚫 BHA & BHT – Linked to health risks (banned in some countries!)
🚫 Ethoxyquin – Originally used as a pesticide (no thanks)
🚫 Propylene Glycol – Found in antifreeze (yes, really)
✅ Small-batch treats don’t need that junk. They’re made fresh, with natural ingredients that stay good without the scary chemicals.
McLovin may have eaten anything, but we’d rather give our pups treats that are fresh, natural, and safe.
3. Made Fresh = More Flavor
If Moxie could talk, she’d say: “If it’s not fresh, I’m not interested.”
The truth is, dogs can taste the difference between a fresh, handmade treat and something mass-produced.
Fresh treats = stronger, natural flavors
Old, over-processed treats = dry, bland, and boring
✅ Small-batch treats are baked in smaller quantities so they’re always fresh, always tasty, and always drool-worthy.
McLovin? He was never picky, but even he got extra excited for a treat fresh out of the bag.
4. Easier to Digest & Better for Sensitive Stomachs
If your dog has ever had tummy troubles, low-quality treats might be the culprit.
❌ Fillers and additives can cause:
Upset stomach
Allergies & itchy skin
Gas (and not the good kind)
✅ Small-batch treats focus on digestion-friendly ingredients that are easier on the stomach, like:
✔ Pumpkin (great for gut health)
✔ Blueberries & cranberries (antioxidant-rich superfoods)
✔ Single-source proteins like liver (no mystery meat here!)
Moxie used to have occasional tummy troubles—until we switched to clean, small-batch treats made with REAL ingredients.
5. No Mass Production = More Quality Control
When treats are made in giant factories, mistakes happen. There are recalls every year because of:
🚫 Contaminated ingredients
🚫 Unsafe additives
🚫 Quality control failures
✅ Small-batch treats are handcrafted with care. Every batch is carefully inspected so your dog gets the best, safest, highest-quality treats possible.
💡 Would you rather have a homemade cookie or one that sat in a warehouse for six months? Your dog feels the same way!
6. Supporting Small Businesses (Like Ours!)
When you buy small-batch treats, you’re not just getting a better product—you’re also supporting real people who love dogs just as much as you do.
Big companies? They care about profits.
Small businesses? We care about pups.
McLovin and Moxie were our inspiration for Mickey-Lou’s. Every treat we make is baked with love, tested by our own dogs, and made to the highest standards.
Because at the end of the day, our dogs deserve the best.
Final Thoughts: Why Small-Batch Treats Win Every Time
✔ No artificial junk—just real, healthy ingredients
✔ No weird preservatives—freshly made in small batches
✔ Better taste = happier, more excited pups
✔ Easier on digestion & great for sensitive stomachs
✔ More quality control, fewer recalls
✔ Supports small businesses, not giant corporations
McLovin may have loved all treats, but even he would agree—small-batch is simply better.
Looking for treats that are fresh, flavorful, and made with love? Check out our handmade, small-batch dog treats—tested and approved by Moxie herself! 🐶✨
