What is the best approach in selling dog treats on Etsy. I have been on Etsy for over two years and I have just a few sales. Any suggestions anyone?
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Did one of those dog treats have "Xylitol" in them?
I looked on 4 listings and didn't see it.
Surely if you're going to make dog treats (or people food) that you'd research before you just started putting ingredients together.
I've known about Xylitol for A LONG time. It's DEADLY even in small amounts.
No--it did not say that--but it did say "peanut butter" and it also said NO sugar. since most PB has some sort of sweetener I questioned whether she was using sugar free PB. However, she has never replied.
I posted that mainly as a warning to her to be very careful of her ingredients and to specify what the ingredients were in the PB she uses. Using the simple term "peanut butter" really won;t cut it as peanut butter has it's own set of individual ingredients.
Hope all that makes sense.
ETA: Almost ALL of the sugar free peanut butter I have seen contains xylitol as the sweetener.
@ThePurplePuppy - there are definitely PB brands that do not have sugar/sweetener of any type. We learned very well due to a dog with cancer needing pills. Cancer thrives on sugar, so we found natural, some organic types in health food venues that have none, zip, zero. Or you can go to Whole Foods and grind your own peanuts as well (we didn't but I know people who do for themselves.) You just have to search out healthier sources.
Yes, I do know al that but OP herself said she did not grind her own peanuts. That would be way too expensive plus time consuming , even for a venue like Etsy where things are "handmade".
I am glad to see she said she is licensed and is aware of the xylitol issue.
Good afternoon,
The treats do not have Xylitol in them. I also know about this as well. I have been baking these treats for at least three year and I have not made anyone's animal sick. I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
I see you said you are licensed. You should put that in your listings or in your about page at the very least.
Also, if there is any sugar at all in your product, even as a secondary source such as in the peanut butter I would say so. I once had a dog that was severely diabetic so people should know this, just in case.
And your listing I saw for the "turkey shaped
PB cookies had NO description at all other than the list of ingredients that were NOT present.
Best of luck going forward.
@ThePurplePuppy these would not be allowed to be sold in my state. The eggs alone are a red flag. ANYTHING perishable must be prepared according to strict standards. There are also strict regulations about labeling that the OP is not meeting. None of this inspires confidence.
@Vintorious I doubt they could/should be sold in my state either--I'm sure a different type certification is needed for interstate sale.
Myself--I would not buy dog treats online , even if they claimed to be certified. I want to know what my dog is getting. My husband makes dog treats also , but we are not selling them --they are strictly for our own dog's use.
And that thinking by people is probably why the OP has not made more sales.