Pet Chew Treats and Collagen Sticks OEM

# Pet Chew Treats and Collagen Sticks

Searches for collagen for dogs are up 83% YoY, and collagen sticks are up 190% in a year. Chew treats are one of the fastest-growing pet treat categories.

Why chew treats win

1. Dogs need to chew

2. Can stack functional ingredients

3. Treat and supplement in one

4. Human curiosity

Common chew categories

| Type | Ingredients | Notes |

|------|-------------|-------|

| Collagen sticks | Bovine/pork collagen | High protein |

| Rawhide-style chew | Hide/starch | Long-lasting |

| Soft chew | Meat + gelatin | Palatable |

| Dental stick | Veggie + starch | Low calorie |

| Sandwich chew | Meat + cheese | Premium |

Manufacturing process

1. Sourcing

2. Forming

3. Drying

4. Packaging

Cost and MOQ

| Type | MOQ | Cost/kg |

|------|-----|---------|

| Collagen sticks | 500kg | $11-$21 |

| Hard chew | 1000kg | $5-$11 |

| Soft chew | 500kg | $8-$17 |

| Sandwich chew | 500kg | $11-$25 |

• Sampling: $280-$700
• Lead time: 20-30 days
• Packaging MOQ: 5000-10000 units

Choosing a co-packer

1. How many extruders?

2. What shapes can they run?

3. Can they add functional ingredients?

4. Animal-origin product registration?

Common pitfalls

1. Too much moisture

2. Too hard for small dogs

3. Too crumbly

4. Color inconsistency

5. No chew-resistance test

How to differentiate

1. Functional stacks

2. Novel shapes

3. Flavors

4. Single-serve packs

If you are entering chew treats, collagen sticks are the fastest-growing entry point. Mixiaoqi pet food OEM/ODM has extrusion and forming lines starting at 500kg.

FAQ

Shelf life?

12 months with nitrogen flush.

Can cats eat them?

Cats prefer small soft strips.

What export registration is needed?

Animal-origin products need destination country approval.