Light, Crunchy, and Unfiltered: The Truth About Beef Lung Treats

Yes, beef lung is a good treat for most healthy dogs. It's a lean organ meat that's high in protein and low in fat, and dried beef lung has a light, crunchy texture that's easy to break into small pieces. Like any treat, it should stay around 10% of your dog's daily calories. If your dog has a health condition, check with your vet first.

The Short Version

• Lean and high in protein, with less fat than many other organ meats.

• Light and airy, so it breaks easily for small dogs and training.

• Strong smell and taste that most dogs, including picky ones, go for.

• It crumbles. It's a treat, not a long-lasting chew.

• Quality depends on where it's sourced and how it's dried.

What Is Beef Lung, Exactly?

It's the lung of a cow, and it's one of the less glamorous parts of the animal. It's spongy when raw and turns light and crisp when it's dried. Because it's mostly protein and holds very little fat, it dries into a treat that's surprisingly light for its size. A full bag looks like a lot more than it weighs.

Using it also means less of the animal goes to waste, which we like.

What's in Our Beef Lung Fillets?

One ingredient: 100% Canadian beef lung. No glycerin, grain, gluten, artificial flavours, or preservatives.

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein: 62.0% min

• Crude Fat: Naturally low-fat organ profile

• Carbohydrates & Fillers: 0.0% (Zero carbs, sugar, or grain fillers)

• Calorie Content: 19 kcal per fillet / 5.4g unit

Why Do Dogs Like It So Much?

It smells strongly of meat, and dogs lead with their noses. Customers tell us this is the treat that wins over their pickiest dogs.

"Zoey is notoriously picky with new treats, but the moment she smelled these beef lung fillets, she sat instantly. They snap apart easily so I can reward her quickly during training without filling her up."

— Brian & Zoey

How Much Beef Lung Can My Dog Have?

Keep all treats, beef lung included, to about 10% of your dog's daily calories. The rest should come from their regular food. In practice, that's a few small pieces a day for most dogs, more for big dogs, less for small ones.

If you're using it for training, break each fillet into pea-sized bits and cut back a little on dinner that day.

When Is Beef Lung Not the Right Treat?

We make it, and we'll still tell you it isn't for every dog.

• Heavy chewers looking for a long chew.
  Beef lung crumbles in seconds. A bully stick or a dedicated chew will last longer.

• Dogs allergic or sensitive to beef.
  Pick another single protein. Our salmon and turkey treats are coming soon.

• Dogs on a prescription or restricted diet.
  Ask your vet before adding any treat.

• Dogs who gulp.
  Break pieces to a size your dog can't swallow whole.

Is All Beef Lung the Same?

No. The single ingredient is only as good as its source and how it's handled. When you're comparing bags, look for:

• Where the beef comes from:
  Ours is 100% Canadian, sourced from local farm partners.

• Where it's processed and inspected:
  Ours is made in Canadian facilities following strict food safety oversight and SQF Level 2 certification.

• Whether it's traceable:
  Every batch of ours can be traced from the farm to the pouch.

• What else is on the label:
  It should say beef lung and nothing else.

FAQ

Is beef lung safe for puppies?
Generally yes, once they're on solid food, in very small pieces. Ask your vet how many treats suit your puppy's age and size.

Does beef lung smell?
A little, to us. A lot, to your dog. That's most of the appeal. It's milder than liver or tripe.

Is beef lung high in fat?
No. It's one of the leaner organ meats. Check the guaranteed analysis on the bag for exact numbers.

Beef lung or bully sticks?
Different jobs. Beef lung is a quick reward. A bully stick is a long chew.

Try it for yourself: Our Artisanal Beef Lung Fillets are available in a 50g trial bag or 200g bag. Enjoy free expedited shipping across Canada on qualified orders!