What Is Human-Grade Dog Food?

Not all dog food is created equal 🐶

You’ve probably seen the term “human-grade” on your dog’s treats or food labels—but what does that actually mean?

Let’s break it down.

What “Human-Grade” Really Means

Human-grade means that every ingredient used is safe enough for you to eat. Not only that—it also means the food is processed, handled, and stored under the same strict standards as food made for humans.

In other words, it’s real food made the right way—not mystery meat masquerading as nutrition.

Feed-Grade vs. Human-Grade: The Big Difference

Sounds like a no-brainer, right? But here’s the reality: most dog foods are made with feed-grade ingredients, which are not held to the same safety or quality standards.
That can mean:

• 🥩 Byproducts and filler ingredients

• 🧪 Artificial flavors and preservatives

• ❓ Low-quality meat from unknown sources

These are ingredients that wouldn’t make the cut in your kitchen—so why should they be in your dog’s bowl?

Why Treetz Is Different

At Treetz, we believe our dogs deserve better. That’s why our treats are:

✔️ Made from 100% free-range chicken or wild-caught salmon
✔️ Certified human-grade and responsibly sourced
✔️ Free from preservatives, antibiotics, or artificial flavors

Our mission is simple: keep treats clean, tasty, and something you would feel good eating—if you wanted to (but your dog might not want to share).

Because if we wouldn’t eat it, why should they?

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