Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Soft & Chewy Dog Treats Bacon & Cheese Savory Sticks
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Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Soft & Chewy Dog Treats Bacon & Cheese Savory Sticks a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited0
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- A treat, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (16% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 15 ingredients.
- Uses generic terms (Pork, Beef lung): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 21%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 24%
Energy: 315 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Potassium Sorbate
Storage
To maintain freshness, reseal after opening.
Feeding guide
Intended as supplemental feeding only. Treats should not make up more than 10% of your dog's daily diet. Always supervise your dog when feeding treats.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef lung
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork | Pork | meat | medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Beef Lung | Beef lung | meat | medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Pearled Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Oat Flour | Oat Flour | carb | medium | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Glycerin | Glycerine | other | medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Cane Molasses | Cane Molasses | carb | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Potato Flour | Potato Flour | carb | medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Dextrose | Dextrose | carb | poor | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Bacon | unmatched | - | - | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Cheese | Cheese | other | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Natural Smoke Flavor | Smoked Flavour | additive | poor | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | additive | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Apple Cider Vinegar | Vinegar | additive | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Mixed Tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Rosemary Extract (flavor). | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
Brand
- Website
- https://chickensouppets.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 203-861-4000
- Contact page
- chickensouppets.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- chickensouppets.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.2% | -0.115 | -5.20 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 33.4% | 0.163 | +5.44 |
| Other share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.375 | -3.55 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.027 | -0.12 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.7% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | yes | -1.180 | -1.18 |
| Additive penalty | -30.72 | 0.222 | -6.82 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.2% | -0.115 | -5.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.9% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 33.4% | 0.163 | +5.44 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.375 | -3.55 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.027 | -0.12 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.7% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | yes | -1.180 | -1.18 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -30.72 | 0.222 | -6.82 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.05
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 33.8
- Final score
- 34/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "High 21-23% protein levels" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy-to-break for a reward or training (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colors or flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real Bacon & Cheese (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No by-product meals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No wheat, corn or soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High 21-23% protein levels (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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