Treats are the most frequent repeat purchase in pet and the most demanding to store. Jerky, bully sticks, freeze-dried bites and baked biscuits need lot tracking, freshness control and storage that keeps pests and odors in check.
Why treats and chews need extra care
Dog treats and chews need extra care because many are made from animal proteins that attract pests, carry odors and have been the subject of recalls. Single-ingredient chews such as bully sticks, pig ears, tendons and jerky are popular precisely because they are minimally processed, which is also why lot traceability matters so much if a supplier batch is ever questioned for pathogens like Salmonella.
We store treats in food-grade zones with an active integrated pest management program and keep strong-smelling chews in sealed cases or segregated locations so odors do not transfer to toys, beds or bedding. Every lot is recorded at receiving with its best-by date, and orders ship first-expiry, first-out so customers receive fresh product and you never discover a forgotten pallet past its date.
Variety packs, bulk bags and sample sizes
Treat brands tend to have wide catalogs: multiple proteins, sizes and pack counts, plus sample packs, bulk bags and variety assortments. That breadth is easy to sell and easy to mis-pick. We scan-verify every pick against the order, which prevents the classic chicken-instead-of-beef mistake that matters to customers managing allergies.
Variety packs and multi-flavor bundles can be built as kits ahead of demand, with each component's lot captured so the bundle stays traceable. Sample-size treats can be inserted automatically into qualifying orders as a first-order gift or a cross-sell for subscribers. For bulk bags and large chew boxes, we select cartons that limit movement and protect resealable closures, so bags arrive sealed and fresh.
Shipping treats to every channel
Treats sell everywhere: your DTC store, autoship programs, Amazon, TikTok Shop, independent pet stores and pet specialty chains. Each channel has its own date and packaging expectations. Retailers commonly require a minimum remaining shelf life at receipt, Amazon applies expiration thresholds to dated products, and subscription customers notice if this month's bag is older than last month's.
We apply channel-specific shelf-life rules automatically, so retail and FBA shipments draw from lots that meet their thresholds and subscriptions receive the freshest stock. Wholesale orders to independent retailers ship as cases or mixed cartons with packing lists and case labels, and pet specialty chain orders ship with the EDI documents and carton labels their vendor guides require. One inventory pool, managed by date, serves all of it.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fulfill single-ingredient chews like bully sticks?
Yes. Bully sticks, jerky, tendons and other natural chews are stored in food-grade, pest-controlled zones with odor segregation, lot tracking and FEFO picking.
Can you build treat variety packs?
Yes. Variety packs are kitted from approved bills of materials, and each component's lot is recorded so the finished pack remains traceable.
How do you keep treats fresh for subscription customers?
You can set a longer minimum remaining shelf life for subscription orders, so recurring customers always receive the freshest available lots.