Freeze-Dried Frog Legs: Novel Protein Treats for Dogs

Freeze-dried frog legs for dogs, with one ingredient: frog legs. Yes, really. Small batches, freeze-dried in Malvern, Pennsylvania, nothing added.

Frog legs are unusual, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. That is why they are on our list. This is a novel protein, a fun option for owners rotating off chicken and beef. The piece is medium sized, and the crunch scores 4 of 5 with us.

Medium pieces for medium and large dogs

We list frog legs for medium and large adult dogs. Feed a piece whole, or break it into smaller pieces to suit the dog in front of you. Shape and texture vary from piece to piece; this is a leg, not a molded biscuit.

What to do with a frog leg

Reward. Break a piece up and hand out the bits.

Topper. Break one apart and sprinkle it over food.

They come in one size, a 1 ounce bag, which is how you find out whether yours is a frog leg dog.

Sniff and Shift freeze-dries the frog legs and ships them from Malvern, Pennsylvania. If yours turns out to be a frog leg dog, set the bag to reorder. If not, we freeze-dry plenty of ordinary things.

Guaranteed analysis

As printed on the package label:

• Crude Protein (min): 53%
• Crude Fat (min): 7%
• Crude Fiber (max): 8%
• Moisture (max): 12%
• Metabolizable Energy: 3,029 kcal ME/kg (approximately 85.9 kcal/oz)

Feeding and storage

Feed as a treat or meal topper. Not intended to replace a complete and balanced diet. Provide fresh water at all times and supervise dogs while feeding. Reseal the bag when you are done and keep it in a cool, dry place. It is light and shelf stable.

The long version, with portions by dog size and the questions people ask, is in our guide to frog legs for dogs.

Questions

Can dogs eat frog legs?

These are made for dogs: frog legs, freeze-dried, with no grains, fillers or preservatives. The label says to feed them as a treat or meal topper, not to replace a complete and balanced diet.

Why would I buy frog legs for dogs?

For variety. It is a novel protein, and owners who rotate proteins use it to get off chicken and beef for a while. If your dog is on a plan, ask your veterinarian what fits.

Can a small dog have them?

We list them for medium and large dogs.

Are freeze-dried frog legs a training treat?

They can be. We score them 3 of 5 for training value, the middle of our scale.