Looking for Dog Treats in Manila? My Review of Bonkers Bites Bacon Bitties Flavor

Looking for affordable dog treats in Manila? Here’s my honest review of Bonkers Bites Bacon Bitties Flavor — especially if you’re the type of fur parent who actually reads the ingredient list before adding to cart.

First thing I checked? The ingredients. Nakalagay CHICKEN as the first ingredient — big check agad because dogs are carnivores and they need protein. But teka lang… bacon 🥓 ang nakalagay sa harap ng pack. Shouldn’t bacon be the main ingredient?

Quick reminder: ingredients are listed in order of weight. Kung ano ang una, iyon ang pinakamarami. So technically, chicken talaga ang main component nito — not bacon.

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After researching, I learned that “bacon flavor” doesn’t automatically mean real bacon meat. It can mean:

• Bacon seasoning

• Bacon flavoring

• Natural smoke flavor

• Bacon fat

• Very small amounts of bacon

Why do brands do this? Simple:

• Chicken is cheaper than bacon

• Bacon enhances aroma (mas mabango, mas excited ang dogs)

• “Bacon” sounds more premium in marketing

Parang BBQ-flavored chips — hindi naman gawa sa totoong barbecue meat. Or strawberry candy — walang real strawberries.

Now, the good news: I checked the full ingredient list and overall safe naman siya. Walang artificial colors and no dangerous preservatives. So yes, okay siya as an occasional treat. Kaya nga treats — pang reward, hindi everyday meal.

If you have extra budget, you can also consider single-ingredient air-dried or freeze-dried treats for a more premium option.

For fur parents searching for budget-friendly yet safe dog treats in Manila, Bonkers Bites Bacon Bitties is a decent choice — just manage expectations about the “bacon” part.