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Blue Buffalo True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts Natural Steak Dog Treats

Blue Buffalo True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts Natural Steak Dog Treats

By Blue Buffalo 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
6.4 /10
Quality
6.5
Value
6.2
Design
7.0
Function
7.5
Durability
5.5

In a Nutshell

  • Quality issues with the flavor
  • Caution about allergies from the ingredients
  • Consider alternatives with more transparency about allergen ingredients
  • Overall mediocre performance and declining quality

Quick Verdict

Blue Buffalo dog treats are not as good as described

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 66%
Would Buy Again 70%
Avg Lifespan 10 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Digestive problems in dogs

Prevention: Check ingredients and storage conditions

high

Hidden chicken in beef treats

Prevention: Read ingredient list carefully

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Flavor (2)

    Some mentions of the dog's liking the flavor

  • Ingredient Quality (1)

    Some reviewers mention natural and human-grade ingredients.

  • Affordability (1)

    Mentioned as being good value for money.

Cons

  • Quality Decline (2) major

    Comments on diminished quality and broken pieces.

  • Allergies & Ingredients (2) critical

    Caution about hidden chicken in beef treats.

  • Digestive Issues (2) major

    Mentions of digestive problems in pets.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews indicate a decline in product quality and packaging issues.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dog owners looking for natural, human-grade treats — Offers a Natural flavor

Skip If

  • Dogs with chicken allergies — Contains hidden chicken ingredients

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 6 months to a year

Factors: Storage conditions, Frequency of use

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.6
9 reviews
5★
55%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
0%
1★
33%

Common Questions

Are these treats good for dogs with chicken allergies?

No, they contain chicken in the ingredient list and are labeled as beef.

Will my dog get diarrhea as a side effect?

Yes, the product has reported side effects producing diarrhea

Highlighted Reviews

— Susan

"We've been buying true chews for a long time and it has maintained the quality and strong appeal to my dogs. it's the only dog treat they never ever get tired of. NEVER!! Keep up the good work"

— Carol

"My dog is having serious skin allergies. I have her on canned beef food and I wanted to change her treats to all beef (no chicken ingredients). I thought I was buying a treat WITHOUT chicken. I recommend that you read the entire ingredient content on what you buy. I unfortunately bought 2 differe..."

Bottom Line

Blue Buffalo dog treats are mediocre and not recommended due to quality issues.

6.4 /10
Below Average