Zukes was started by Patrick Meiering in 1995, founder and head bone maker. The company located in the mountains of Durango, Co. is built on a simple premise they love their pets and want what's best for them. After all, they've seen us naked and they don't judge us when we drink directly out of the milk carton. It's that unconditional love between pet and owner that drove them to create our line of premium, all natural, and pet pleasing treats & edible chews. Zuke's super healthy treats are inspired by our active, outdoor lifestyle and the pets who enjoy it with us.It all began on a four hour hike with his dog Zuke, Patrick noticed that Zuke (chocolate lab) became exhausted and asked "Where's my energy bar?". So Patrick did what any loving owner would do and broke off a piece of his energy bar for Zuke and he perked right up. It was then he had an "aha" moment and realized pets need healthy, allnatural treats, just as much as people do. When he returned home to his home at the time in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a few days later, he quit his job at a consulting firm and use some of his own money to jump start the business.With the encouragement and financial support of family and friends he made his first batch of Power Bones energy/endurance supplements right in his garage. Meiering perfected the Power bone by letting Zuke taste each batch, since then the company has come up with treats for many of a dogs life stages from training treats for puppies to treats that help senior dogs become more mobile & relieve joint pain. Many of the treats have been inspired by Zuke himself, what a dog !Unlike other treats that are comprised of unrecognizable 14 letter ingredients, Zuke's is formulated to provide the specific nutrients your cat or dog needs. Their products include the finest meats, premium grains, fruits, vegetables and oils available. With Zuke's treats you'll never find any harsh preservatives like BHA, added animal fat, nasty byproducts or artificial colors or flavors. In other words, they don't put anything in their products that we wouldn't eat ourselves.But Zuke's is more then just nutritious treats . Every year the donate a portion of their profits to the Dog & Cat Cancer Fund. They encourage us all "fuel the love" by giving back to our furry friends.Unlike other treats that are comprised of unrecognizable 14 letter ingredients, Zuke's is formulated to provide the specific nutrients your cat or dog needs. Their products include the finest meats, premium grains, fruits, vegetables and oils available. With Zuke's treats you'll never find any harsh preservatives like BHA, added animal fat, nasty byproducts or artificial colors or flavors. In other words, they don't put anything in their products that we wouldn't eat ourselves.