Founded by New York City chef Matt Jay Kornfeld after a veterinarian asked him to create a high-protein treat, Crisp NYC makes natural pet crisps in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Chef Matt draws on more than 15 years in Michelin-starred fine dining, hotels, and country clubs to develop treats made from one to three whole U.S.-sourced ingredients, including its chicken crisps. The company was created with his wife Jillian and their dog Jack, whose veterinary connection helped shape the business.
Bocce's BakeryBorn in a tiny New York City kitchen in 2010 with a mixer, an oven and a scruffy mutt named Bocce, Bocce’s Bakery bakes pet treats with short ingredient lists and natural ingredients. The company still works in small batches and now makes treats for cats as well as dogs, with its products baked in the USA.NEW YORK, NY
Pupums IncPupums Inc. makes handmade dog treats in small batches, using human-grade ingredients at its women-owned manufacturing facility in the USA. Based in Brooklyn, the company was created after its founders found too many mass-produced treats filled with by-products and preservatives, and its recipes are shaped with input from veterinarians and animal nutritionists. Pupums’ treats are individually inspected before shipping and include options such as its low-calorie Crispy Oatmeal Chip.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Nature's AnimalsFounded in 1992 by Dee and Tim, Nature’s Animals is a hands-on bakery in Mamaroneck, New York, making handmade dog biscuits and treats with human-grade ingredients. The husband-and-wife owners still bake on the premises, carrying on a recipe first developed by Tim’s father and shipping their bakery-fresh treats to stores nationwide.MAMARONECK, NY
TickledPetTickledPet makes single-ingredient dog treats, drawing on a family pet-care tradition that began when founder Diane opened a Minnesota pet shop in 1960. Launched in 2014 after the family struggled to find healthier options, the brand sources natural treats made in the USA, including its well-known fish-skin chews and American beef jerky. Its products are built around simple ingredients and come with an Empty Bag Guarantee if a pet does not finish the treats.POMONA, NY