FAQs

Are the treats suitable for puppies?

Our delicious treats are suitable for all dogs over the age of 12 weeks.

Are your ingredients GMO free?

Yes, our treats are all GMO free.

Are your treats grain free and/or wheat free?

Our biscuit paws are wheat free, however the rest of the Ruffingtons range is not wheat or grain free.

Can I feed my dog Ruffingtons treats every day?

We would recommend that you follow the feeding guidelines on our packaging. Whilst eating one of our treats each day won’t cause any issues, our treats are a complementary pet food for dogs (and quite luxurious too!), so only treat as a snack or reward and not as a replacement for food.

Do you make the treats yourselves?

Yes, we do! Every treat is baked and decorated right here at our base in the heart of Lincolnshire. We know each ingredient that goes into the mix and also have full control over the quality of our treats.

Do your treats contain sugar or salt?

Some of the ingredients we use will contain sugar and salt – yoghurt, carob, cranberry and carrot sprinkles for example. However, our biscuit bone topper on the tempting canine cupcake is the only treat we add sugar and a small amount of salt to.

Do your treats contain sugar? Isn’t sugar bad for dogs?

Sugars aren’t necessarily an issue for dogs if limited/fed in moderation – the main concern around sugars is the fact that they can easily lead to excessive calorie consumption which can lead to weight gain. Obesity or overweight dogs are at greater risk of other health related diseases. Lots of ingredients/ products contain sugars as well as starches within them. Most dry kibble diets (excluding raw/ wet/ meat based) have carbohydrate levels which can be around 40%. Some of this will be sugar and even the starches must be broken down to form sugars to be digested. The feeding guideline has been formulated to reflect no more than 10% of total energy consumption in the diet. Always ensure that you adjust your dogs diet accordingly to avoid overconsumption.

Is this safe for dogs, I heard they can’t eat chocolate?

All these ingredients are safe for consumption for dogs. Carob is used to get the desired colour effect so there is no chocolate present in any of these products. Dogs cannot eat chocolate as it has a toxic compound called Theobromine within it.

Is the packaging recyclable?

All of our cartons are recyclable; you just need to separate the film lid and tray where applicable.