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At Laila and Me, we’re extremely passionate about doggy health and well-being. If you’ve read our story you’ll find out some commons questions like 'Can my dog eat sugar?' and 'what can't my dog eat'. We’re on a mission to educate pet-parents about the dangers of some common dog-treats, the chemicals, additives and preservatives in dog-treats, and teach you why our all-natural product is the best option for your pupperino.

A number of big-name brands (which we won’t mention) sell dog-treats which contain high levels of salt, sugar and ‘filler’ carbohydrates, such as cereals and hard-to-digest grains. They also advertise a particular meat, but often the ingredients list shows that there are several kinds of meat that are possibly, maybe in there. How much meat is in the product? We’ll never know.

There are also unspecified colours, preservatives and flavours. There has been a multitude of research into artificial colours, preservatives and flavours with regard to the health and behavioural problems they can cause in humans and dogs – it’s no wonder these companies don’t want to give specifics, but this should be a massive, Saint Bernard-sized red flag – DO NOT GIVE THESE TREATS TO YOUR DOGGO!!

Here are some ingredients you want to avoid:
• Corn syrup
• Artificial colours
• Xylitol or any other sugar alcohols
• Excessive salt
• Propylene glycol
• Brewer's rice
• Nitrates or nitrites
• Vegetable oil

Can My Dog Eat Sugar?

Another ingredient you don’t want in your doggo’s treats – it can be listed under a whole range of sneaky aliases: fructose, galactose, glucose, lactose, maltose or sucrose.

At Laila and Me we only use high-quality Australian produce, unless explicitly stated – for example, the New Zealand Sweet Lip Mussels. Our single-protein products are brilliant for puppers who may have allergies or sensitivities to particular meat-proteins. All of our products containing animal protein have the ten essential amino acids dogs need (as they aren’t naturally produced in the body), as well as other highly beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Here’s a snapshot of some of our common beneficial ingredients:

• Whitebait: source of calcium, protein and iodine, low levels of mercury.
• Pilchards/Sardines: high quality protein, essential Omega 3 fatty acids, low levels of mercury, source of B vitamins, calcium, selenium, iodine, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A. Pilchards also contain vitamin D.
• Venison: lean high-protein meat, low in saturated fat, high levels of L-carnitine, high levels of CoQ10, B vitamins, zinc, iron, phosphorus and selenium.
• Kangaroo: super-lean – only 2% fat (much of that being good unsaturated fat), high-quality protein, source of iron, zinc, B vitamins, L-carnitive and Omega 3 fatty acids.
• Chicken: low-fat, high quality protein, source of vitamin B3 and B6, low in sodium, source of selenium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, magnesium and iron. The bone content of chicken necks is also an excellent source of calcium.

Now that all sounds great right, but what do those amino acids, vitamins and minerals actually do?

• Protein: builds muscle and helps repair muscle tissue.
• Calcium: vital for healthy bones and teeth.
• Iodine: essential for thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic processes such as growth and energy expenditure.
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids: vital for the immune system and healthy skin, fur and brain.
• B Vitamins: important for releasing energy from food, and producing red blood cells, brain health.
• Selenium: important for the immune system.
• Phosphorus: vital for bone health.
• Iron: important for transporting oxygen around the body, and immune system health.
• Vitamin A: responsible for growth, foetal development, immune function, and cell function
• Vitamin D: essential for healthy bones and teeth. Dogs do not absorb Vitamin D from sunlight, like we do.
• L-Carnitine: helps metabolise energy – great for weight control.
• CoQ10: powerful anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant.
• Zinc: supports immune system function and thyroid function.
• Magnesium: supports energy production at a cellular level.
• Copper: helps metabolise iron, aids in formation of the skeletal system, facilitates enzymatic function.

And now last, but certainly not least…an item so important it needs a whole section to itself…
RAWHIDE.
Did your dog get Rawhide for a Christmas treat? Or have you seen it in pet shops and just grabbed it as a cheap treat? Well grab a glass of wine, because you’re about to feel super guilty once you read the nasty truth about rawhide.

RAWHIDE - THE NASTY TRUTH
• Hides are stripped from the cow and soaked in chemicals to ensure it ‘preserves’ the product during transport to help prevent it going rancid or rotten enroute to the tannery!
• At the tannery, it’s time for another chemical bath of ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming. This toxic solution disintegrates any hair or fat that may be left on the hide.
• Next up, it’s time to make that hide shine! To make it more visually appealing to the dog owner, hides are bleached and whitened using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and bleach; this removes the smell of the rotten or putrid leather.

Independent testing shows rawhides have been known to contain lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals, making them COMPLETELY unsuitable as a dog treat.

Do your dog a favour and take the pledge, to say NO to rawhide!

Once you take the pledge well issue you with a $10 voucher to use at Laila and Me, where you can treat your dog to a healthy natural alternatives in our dental chews.

What is the pledge? You can find it here.

I promise to join the #mydogsaysnotorawhide movement and raise awareness on why this treat is dangerous and needs to be banned in Australia.
I promise to do this by saving and sharing the below image on my social media platforms as well as the hashtag #mydogsaysnotorawhide and pledge to NEVER give my dog a rawhide treat and opt for a more healthy and nutritional treat.
#MYDOGSAYSNOTORAWHIDE

Take the pledge by clicking here.

Itch relief

What’s fantastic product. Bought to try and help itch relief for our Labrador. It’s has certainly worked amazingly for us. Highly recommended

Great bulk buy

Bailey does alot of training so fresh healthy nutritional treats are a big part of her life and these are amazing value! Easy to break into small pieces too

Salmon treats for golden bellies!

Our golden retrievers absolutely love all the Leila and me treats and these are no exception!
Thankfully I have a good hiding draw otherwise they may all be gone in a flash!

Love it

Lives in the car. Game changer with two puppies

Great for something different

My smaller terrier really got stuck into these, a great novel item for my dogs to try. Its a bit messy, looks like I had a bunny massacre minus the blood and guts in my living room. Will buy intermittently to give my dogs enrichment

a hit with my dogs

As you would expect, my dogs were happy with the product, I just wish this sort of thing were more affordable

Croc Tails

My Dog loved the Crocodile tails, they definitely were a favourite

Kangaroo treats

My pug loves the freeze dried kangaroo treats. They are a great treat after our daily walk.

Our girl Coco loves it !!

My girl goes gaga over the venison. And as it's easy to break-up, I dont have to worry about her choking as she is a senior dog.

Love love love

Love the freeze dried turkey; comes in random sizes, can be cut easily and most importantly, my fussy af whippet boy loves it.
Guess who will come running back for turkey treats?! Recall made easy. Thanks Laila and me xoxo
PS We're regular customers of the freeze dried range. Love supporting local business.

Wonderful

These were a great hit with our sometimes Mr Fussy. I didn't expect him to be a) so enthusiastic or b) eat the whole thing in one sitting but he did.
Not one skerick of fur was allowed to be wasted, the last morsels that escaped were sniffed out and snaffled up. These were definitely a big hit and Ill be feeding them again. Highly recommended by Carson

Crunchy, Nutritious & Yoda-Approved!

Yoda and his brothers got their paws on @laila.and.me Crocodile Jerky, and let’s just say—it was love at first bite! 🦴💛
Single-ingredient goodness – Just 100% crocodile, making it a great hypoallergenic option for pups with sensitive tummies.
High in protein, low in fat – Perfect for keeping our little adventurers fueled without the guilt.
Super crunchy texture – the boys are loves the satisfying crunch, and is obsessed!

We love supporting Aussie-made treats that are healthy and delicious. If your pup hasn’t tried crocodile jerky yet, this one’s a must! 🐾✨

Fussy fur babies

My dogs are very fussy eaters and they loved these treats. Would highly recommend.

Excellent product wish we could afford more.

We love the wild rabbit fur treats. Perfect for dogs with strong prey drive, all their Christmas' have come at once. Whilst the price point is not over the top, we wish we could afford them more regularly. Highly recommended.

My boxer loved these !!!

My boxer loved these rabbit twists, she has always loved chasing rabbits and this was like a bonus for her.

rabbit feet

Kaiser loved these as a one protein treat
very happy with product and delivery

Great idea!

I think the rabbit twists are a great idea, good fibre with the fur, however my Kate buried hers for later

My girl loves these

Perfect treat for my puppy, so cute too

Awesome product

Our dogs love the different protein. The only improvement with products - maybe less plastic. Thank you

Valentine’s Day cookies

Dog loved them

So happy I found these crocodile treats

Our golden retriever has to be on a diet with novel crocodile as his protein due to possible ibd. I was so happy to find these ones as these and the croc jerky by Laila and Me are the best I've found online. These croc chips look so full of good nutrition and our golden just loooves them. They are a bit oilier than the croc jerky but will be wonderful nutrition for his coat and health.

Crocodile jerky a hit

This is the best crocodile jerky I have come across. Our golden retriever was put on a special diet with only crocodile as his novel protein. This is the only jerky I've found that is able to be broken up into pieces as training treats.

My dogs loved the table scraps mixed

My staffie says yummy thanks very much…..

I love the surprises I get with every box. And the pups love the treats.

Wild Rabbit Fur Twists

My dog has loved chewing, tossing it around, playing with it till I just had to throw the last tiny bit away. She absolutely loved it. I found it in my bed, in the couch where she tries to bury things and under her bed. She had it going for over a week. As soon as it arrived she could smell them through the bag and didn’t let up till I gave her one. The best thing since sliced bread according to my dog. Thank you.

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