Chippin Dog Treats Review: Eco-Friendly Ingredients, Surprising Flavors, and a Big Win With My Picky Pup

If you’ve been hanging around DogVills for a while, you know I’ve tested a lot of dog treats—fresh, crunchy, freeze-dried, jerky, you name it. But every now and then, something comes along that actually feels different in a good way. That’s Chippin. They don’t just swap flavors or slap a “healthy” label on a bag and call it innovation. Instead, they rebuilt treats from the ingredient list up, using clean, planet-friendly proteins like silver carp, spirulina, and—yes—crickets.

Before you picture your dog crunching on something straight out of a nature documentary, hear me out. Chippin’s whole mission is to reduce the environmental strain of traditional meat production while still giving dogs high-quality, nutrient-dense, irresistible treats. And after trying every type they offer, I can say with full confidence: Freya completely bought into the vision.

Let’s get into the details—what makes Chippin different, which treats were the biggest hits in my house, and why even the cricket snacks were shockingly popular.

TL; DR Overview

What Makes Chippin Different?

Most dog treats rely heavily on chicken, beef, or other meats that are resource-intensive to produce. Chippin takes a different path with alternative proteins that are both sustainable and naturally hypoallergenic. Here’s what really sets them apart:

✔ They use silver carp, an invasive species

This one is genuinely cool. Silver carp is overpopulating U.S. waterways, causing serious ecological problems. By sourcing it ethically, Chippin helps remove an invasive species and turn it into a lean, Omega-rich protein source for dogs. It’s mild, flaky, and packed with amino acids.

Plus, dogs LOVE the smell. (Humans… slightly less so. But we’re not the target audience.)

✔ Cricket protein = small ingredient, big impact

Crickets are incredibly sustainable—they need far less land, water, and feed than traditional livestock—but that’s only half the story. They’re also:

• High in protein
• Rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
• Naturally packed with vitamin B12, calcium, iron, and prebiotic fiber
• Easily digestible, even for sensitive stomachs

And because crickets are novel for most dogs, they’re a great option for pups with common protein sensitivities.

✔ Superfood ingredients and simple labels

From pumpkin to sweet potato to spirulina, every recipe is built around clean whole foods. No mystery fillers. No preservatives. No artificial anything.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

Note: Chippin focuses on limited, whole-food ingredients and sustainable protein sources, avoiding artificial preservatives, colors, and fillers.

Freya’s Chippin Dog Treats Taste Test Results

Chippin sent over every variety, which meant Freya got to enjoy a treat buffet unlike anything she’s ever experienced. Here’s how each one ranked in my house:

Silver Carp Jerky & Training Bites — her absolute favorites

Freya didn’t just like these—she lost her mind for them. I used the training bites in her snuffle game, and while she was happily nose-deep in the mat, I tossed a few extras around the room for her to find afterward.

Enter: Alex the Cat, who came rocketing out of his little house like he had been personally summoned by the aroma of fish jerky. Freya, fearing a feline heist, sprinted around gathering every last piece before he could get close… then calmly returned to snuffling like nothing happened.

These are the treats she consistently checked the cabinet for afterward, which says everything.

Celebration Sticks — the cutest idea ever for puppy “Gotcha Days”

These were another major hit. Freya carried one around like a prized trophy before finally settling down to munch. They’re soft, festive, and honestly would be adorable in a “welcome home, puppy!” gift basket. Totally photo-worthy.

You can grab all three Wild-Caught Fish treats in one handy bundle (or buy them individually if you prefer):

Cricket Treat Varieties — surprisingly loved!

I was a little nervous here because Freya can be… discerning. She knows exactly how many soft treats are in the house at any given moment, which means crunchy snacks often get shade.

But the Peanut Butter, Pumpkin & Cricket Superfood Treats were gone almost instantly. She didn’t hesitate for even a second.

Even the other cricket varieties got enthusiastic tail wags and fast chomping. For a dog who usually sticks her nose up at anything that isn’t soft or freeze-dried, this felt like a plot twist.

Veggie Dailies — the only one she didn’t immediately flip for

She didn’t hate them, but she definitely didn’t get that “eyes wide, must inhale immediately” energy. She ate them, but without the gusto she had for everything else. If your dog is veggie-obsessed, they’ll probably love these more than Freya did.

Final Verdict: Chippin Dog Treats Are Absolutely Worth Trying

Chippin hits that sweet spot between healthy, eco-conscious, and actually delicious to dogs, which is harder to pull off than you’d think. Their ingredients are clean, their sourcing is thoughtful, and the treats are hypoallergenic and packed with nutrition.

But honestly? What matters most is that Freya—my picky, treat-counting connoisseur—devoured almost everything they sent. The Silver Carp lineup is now on my permanent reorder list, and even the insect-based options earned tail wags.

If you’re looking for treats that are good for your pup and the planet, Chippin is a fantastic pick. And bonus: if your cat is anything like Alex, you may want to guard the bag.