Whole Paws Dog Treats
Grain-free baked biscuits and training treats from the Whole Foods pet line — what's in them, who they suit, and the one thing the label doesn't shout about.
Check the price on AmazonWhole Paws dog treats are the biscuit-and-training-treat side of Whole Foods Market's private-label pet range. They're grain-free, low-and-slow baked, and made without corn, soy, or wheat — an easy match if you already feed the brand's food. They're a solid pick for training and everyday rewarding. Two things to know going in: the biscuits use cane molasses (a sugar), and, as with the rest of the line, Whole Foods doesn't publicly name who manufactures them.
Three treats, two real flavors
All grain-free and built on a pea-flour base. Here's how they actually differ — confirm ingredient lists against the current pack, since recipes get tweaked.
Blueberry & Cinnamon
Led by pea flour and potato with real dried blueberries. Note: no meat at the top — it's a fruit-and-legume biscuit.
Beef & Sweet Potato
The meatier option, led by real beef with sweet potato worked in — the pick if you want an animal protein up front.
Training Treats
Small, easy-to-portion rewards for training sessions where you're handing out a lot at once.
Simple ingredients — with one honest caveat
The good news is straightforward: these are simple, grain-free baked biscuits with no corn, soy, wheat, by-products, or artificial colors and preservatives. Mixed tocopherols — a vitamin-E-based preservative — keep them fresh naturally, and the recipes lean on real ingredients like blueberries, sweet potato, and beef.
The sugar caveat
The wider Whole Paws range is marketed as having no added sugar, but that doesn't cleanly carry over to these biscuits: both flavors list cane molasses, and the Blueberry & Cinnamon recipe's dried blueberries include cane sugar. Molasses is a sugar, used here as a binder and for flavor. It's a small amount in an occasional treat and not a dealbreaker for most dogs — but go easy if your dog is overweight or managing blood sugar. Don't treat these as a sugar-free option.
The pea-flour base
Like the brand's grain-free food, these biscuits get their structure from peas and legumes rather than grains. That's fine for most dogs — but skip them if yours has a known pea or legume sensitivity.
Are they healthy?
Treats are treats, not meals. A good rule of thumb is to keep all treats to no more than about 10% of your dog's daily calories, with the rest coming from complete, balanced food. Break biscuits into smaller pieces for little dogs, and count them toward the daily total if you're watching weight.
Best for training and everyday rewards. Small, palatable, grain-free biscuits are a natural fit for training, where you reward often and want something your dog will work for. On heavy training days, the smaller training-treat format (if available) is easier on the calorie budget than full biscuits.
A quick word on grain-free
Because the biscuits are legume-based, they sit in the same broad grain-free conversation as the brand's food — including the FDA's ongoing look at grain-free, legume-heavy diets and heart health. The key context: a treat is a small slice of what your dog eats, so the concern that applies to a staple food is much smaller here. If your dog's main food is already grain-free and you have questions, that's one for your vet. Read our grain-free explainer →
Who makes Whole Paws treats?
Whole Paws is distributed by Whole Foods Market, but — as with every product in the line — the company doesn't publicly name the manufacturer or the ingredient country of origin. There are no known recalls in the brand's history. See who makes Whole Paws →
Pros & cons
What's good
- Grain-free and free from corn, soy, and wheat
- Oven-baked with simple, real ingredients
- No artificial colors, preservatives, or by-products
- Great size and palatability for training
- Resealable bag keeps them fresh
- No known recall history
Worth weighing
- Contains cane molasses — not a sugar-free treat
- Pea/legume base — skip for legume-sensitive dogs
- Blueberry & Cinnamon has no meat as a lead ingredient
- Manufacturer and ingredient origin not disclosed
- Smaller bag can run pricier per ounce
Sold at Whole Foods & on Amazon
Bags are smaller than some big-box treat tubs, so compare the price per ounce, not the sticker price. Subscribe & Save can lower the per-bag cost if you reorder regularly.
Check the price on AmazonFAQ
Is Whole Paws a good brand for treats?
For an everyday grain-free biscuit, it's a clean, simple option from a brand with a solid ingredient philosophy and no known recalls. The main trade-offs are the cane molasses and the fact that the manufacturer isn't publicly named.
Are Whole Paws dog treats grain-free?
Yes — the biscuits are grain-free, built on a pea-flour base, and made without corn, soy, or wheat.
Where are Whole Paws treats made?
They're distributed by Whole Foods Market, but the company doesn't publicly disclose the manufacturer or country of origin.
Are Whole Paws treats good for training?
They're a good fit — small, palatable, and grain-free. For long sessions, use the smaller training-treat format (if available) or break biscuits into pieces to keep calories down.
Is the sugar in them safe for dogs?
The cane molasses is a small amount in an occasional treat and is fine for most healthy dogs, but it does mean these aren't sugar-free. Go easy if your dog is overweight or has blood-sugar concerns, and check with your vet if unsure.
Can dogs eat cinnamon and pea flour?
Both are generally safe for dogs in the small amounts found in these biscuits. As always, introduce any new treat gradually and watch for digestive upset.
Alternatives to consider
- Best Whole Paws dog food guide — match the food to the treat
- Whole Paws Salmon & Peas guide — if you feed the grain-free salmon recipe
- A meat-first grain-free training-treat comparison — coming soon