Steve's Real Food Lamb Protein Bites Gut Boosting Bites for Cats & Dogs (4 oz) - US 9982

Fermented Grass-Fed Lamb Treats to Support Your Pet's Gut Health

Product Description

Steve's Real Food Lamb Protein Bites are freeze-dried gut-boosting treats for both dogs and cats, powered by Gussy's Gut — a proprietary organic fermented superfood blend. Made with an 80% meat and 20% fermented superfood blend ratio, these bite-sized treats deliver prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to support a diverse and healthy microbiome in your pet's gut. Crafted with grass-fed, grass-finished New Zealand lamb sourced from organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers, free from added antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, and herbicides. Lamb is a particularly excellent option for picky eaters and pets with sensitivities to more common proteins. Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding and should be fed as a treat.

Benefits

• Pre, Pro & Postbiotic Support: Powered by Gussy's Gut wild fermentation process, these treats deliver prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to contribute to a diverse, healthy microbiome in your pet's gut.
• Novel Protein for Sensitive Pets: Lamb is a novel protein and a great option for pets with sensitivities or intolerances to more common proteins like chicken or beef, as well as highly palatable for picky eaters.
• Fermented for Bioavailability: The fermentation process makes ingredients more bioavailable than raw or cooked vegetables, ensuring greater nutrient absorption and digestibility with every treat.
• Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished Lamb: Sourced from grass-fed, grass-finished New Zealand lamb, providing a nutrient-dense protein rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), omega-3s, zinc, and iron.
• 100% Whole Food Ingredients: No fillers, no artificial ingredients, no pesticides or herbicides — every ingredient is sourced from organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers.

Ingredients

Ground Lamb, Organic Collard Greens, Organic Cauliflower, Organic Carrot, Organic Fennel, Organic Green Apple, Organic Ginger, Organic Chamomile, Organic Slippery Elm Bark, Organic Peppermint, Salt, Fenugreek, Local Raw Honey, Coconut Oil.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Supplemental Feeding Only: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding and should be fed as a treat, not as a complete diet.
• Treat Allowance: Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake. Adjust frequency based on your pet's size, dietary needs, and individual preferences.
• As a Topper: Crumble the Protein Bites over your pet's regular meal to use as a gut-boosting food topper for added prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
• For Training: The bite-sized nuggets are the perfect size for training rewards, hold their shape well, and are easy to break apart without crumbling.
• Storage: Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Follow the best by or use by date on the packaging as a guideline.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Treat Only — Not a Complete Diet: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. They should not replace a complete and balanced meal for your pet.
• Raw Handling: Treat these bites with the same care as raw meat. Always wash your hands, pet bowls, and any surfaces that come into contact with the treats after handling.
• Honey Caution: These treats contain local raw honey. While generally safe for adult pets, consult your veterinarian before feeding to very young puppies or kittens.
• Monitor New Treats: Always monitor your pet when introducing any new treat for the first time, particularly if they have a known food sensitivity or allergy to any of the included ingredients.
• Storage: Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain freshness and preserve the bioactive properties of the fermented superfood blend.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Adjustment: As with any new fermented food, some pets may experience mild digestive changes when first introduced; start with a small amount and gradually increase to allow the gut microbiome to adjust.
• Loose Stools: A temporary change in stool consistency may occur during the initial introduction period as the prebiotics and probiotics begin working in the digestive system.
• Food Sensitivities: While lamb is a novel protein suited for sensitive pets, always monitor your pet closely when introducing these treats for the first time, especially if your pet has a known sensitivity to any included ingredients.
• Overconsumption: Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake; feeding too many treats can lead to digestive upset or unintended weight gain.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Gussy's Gut and how does it support my pet's digestion?

Ans: Gussy's Gut is a proprietary blend of 19 biologically active organic fermented superfoods. The wild fermentation process delivers prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics that support a diverse gut microbiome, while also making ingredients more bioavailable than raw or cooked vegetables.

Q2: Are these Lamb Protein Bites suitable for both dogs and cats?

Ans: Yes, they are designed as a wholesome treat for both dogs and cats, making them a convenient and versatile option for multi-pet households looking for a single gut-health treat that works across species.

Q3: Why is lamb a good protein choice for pets with food sensitivities?

Ans: Lamb is a novel protein, meaning pets with sensitivities to more common proteins such as chicken or beef are less likely to have developed a reaction to it. Its unique amino acid profile and high palatability also make it a great option for picky eaters.

Q4: What makes this lamb source different from standard commercial lamb?

Ans: The lamb used is grass-fed and grass-finished from New Zealand, providing higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and iron compared to grain-fed alternatives. It is free from added antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, and herbicides.

Q5: How often should I give these treats to my pet?

Ans: Protein Bites are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your pet's daily food intake, with frequency adjusted based on your pet's size, dietary needs, and individual preferences.

Q6: Can these treats be used as a meal topper?

Ans: Yes, Protein Bites can be crumbled and added directly over your pet's regular meal as a gut-health topper. This is a simple way to introduce the benefits of fermented superfoods, prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics into your pet's daily routine.

Q7: Why is fermentation beneficial for my pet's gut health?

Ans: Fermentation increases the bioavailability of nutrients and introduces beneficial pre, pro, and postbiotics that support a diverse microbiome. The process is inspired by the ancestral diet of dogs and cats, which naturally included fermented vegetable contents from the digestive tracts of prey animals.

Q8: Where does the salt used in the fermentation process come from?

Ans: The salt is extracted from an ancient seabed in Utah, USA, that is untouched by modern pollutants. Its purity ensures it is free from contaminants, and it naturally provides an array of trace minerals that contribute additional nutritional benefits to the treats.

Q9: Are these treats appropriate for puppies and kittens?

Ans: The treats use wholesome whole-food ingredients; however, they contain raw honey. Consult your veterinarian before feeding to very young puppies or kittens. For adult dogs and cats, these treats are a nutritious supplemental option.