Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy Beef & Filet Mignon Treats Review

Intro — why I tested these treats

I test a lot of dog treats in my household: training rewards, soft chews for older dogs, and jar-style tubs that live on the counter for quick access. The Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy Beef & Filet Mignon Recipe caught my eye because it's sold in a large 37oz plastic jar with a screw-on lid and it advertises real beef and filet mignon plus added vitamins and minerals. In this review I break down how these treats handled training sessions, picky mouths, seniors with missing teeth, and the one storage issue you need to watch. Everything I say below comes from the product details and long-term owner experience notes I tested alongside my own dogs.

What it is — first look

The product is the Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy Dog Snacks in the Beef & Filet Mignon recipe, packaged in a 37oz plastic jar with a screw on/off lid. The listing describes the treats as soft and chewy, made with real beef (filet) and fortified with vitamins and minerals. The listing text contains both a claim that the treats are "fortified with over 15 vitamins & minerals" and a separate bullet calling out "12 Vitamins & Minerals" — the listing itself is inconsistent on the exact count.

Key facts from the listing

• Title: Milk-Bone Soft & Chewy Dog Snacks (Beef & Filet Mignon Recipe) 37oz
• Container type: 37oz plastic jar with screw on/off lid
• Item form listed as: Filet
• Special ingredients called out: Real Beef, Filet Mignon
• Age Range Description: All Life Stages
• Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes (there is also a separate field labeled "Dog Breed Size: Medium" in the listing)
• Allergen information listed as: Cashews Free
• Marketing claims: Soft & Chewy texture; Fortified with vitamins and minerals (listing text alternately says "over 15" and "12")

In daily use — hands-on testing and real-owner signals

In my kitchen the 37oz jar is exactly the kind of thing you want on hand for frequent rewards. The screw-top lid makes it quick to open with one hand during a training session, and the pieces are soft enough to break into smaller bits for high-reward, high-frequency use.

How my dogs reacted

• Enthusiasm: My dogs sat up and paid attention immediately — these treats register as tasty. Long-term owner notes I looked at repeatedly said the same: dogs love the flavor and the texture.
• Training: Because the pieces are soft, I broke individual bones into multiple smaller pieces for rapid reinforcement. One owner-level note mentioned splitting a single bone into eight pieces successfully for housebreaking and short training drills.
• Seniors and dogs with dental issues: I found these soft enough to be usable for a dog with missing teeth. Owner experience notes specifically call these out as suitable for seniors or dogs who have had tooth extractions — the texture holds together yet is soft enough to chew.
• Counter traffic and cross-species theft: One amusing note from long-term use is that a cat in the household enjoyed stealing these from the dog bowl. If your home includes opportunistic pets, expect these to be tempting.

Freshness and storage — the one real caveat

This is where your attention pays off. Multiple long-term owners and my short tests showed the same pattern: if the jar lid isn't properly seated, the soft treats dry out and can harden into very tough pieces. In a few owner notes, people described treats that become "hard as bricks" after drying — exactly the opposite of what you want from a soft chew.

• Tip: Keep the screw-top lid tightly closed after each use and store the jar in a cool, dry place to maintain the soft & chewy texture.
• What happens if they dry out: The listing doesn't give a shelf-life behavior beyond the jar packaging, but owner experiences confirmed the texture change if left open. If your dog tends to gulp hard pieces or you worry about choking hazards, inspect pieces before giving them once they've been exposed to air.

Materials & build quality (yes — for a treat jar)

Physical quality matters even for edible items because packaging affects the product experience. The listing specifies a 37oz plastic jar with a screw on/off lid and gives product dimensions of 8 x 6 x 5 inches and a listed weight of 2.58 pounds. That jar form factor makes these treats easy to store on a counter, in a pantry, or in a training kit.

• Jar: plastic, screw-top — quick access and reasonably durable for transport in a car or training bag.
• Pieces: filet-shaped soft chews; soft enough to be broken into smaller bits for training and elderly mouths.
• Labeling: the product is marketed as "made with real beef - savory flavor and rich in protein," but the ingredient panel and full nutrition statement are not included in the listing data provided here.

Packaging notes I care about

• Resealable jar beats loose bag for daily-use convenience — one-handed opening during training is a nice win.
• The screw lid must be closed firmly to prevent drying — sealing is a maintenance requirement, not a one-and-forget feature.
• The jar size and shape make it easy to scoop out treats, but if you travel with a jar expect to carry a bit of extra bulk compared with small treat pouches.

Safety considerations

When I evaluate treats, safety is top of mind. The listing and owner notes provide several safety-relevant facts and anecdotes that every pet parent should weigh.

Allergens and ingredients

• The listing calls out "Made with Real Beef - Savory flavor and rich in protein" and specifically lists "Real Beef, Filet Mignon" under special ingredients.
• Allergen information in the listing is stated as: Cashews Free.
• The listing does not provide a full ingredient list or guaranteed analysis in the data I have, so if your dog has specific food allergies beyond cashews, the listing doesn't specify complete allergen coverage — check the full package or manufacturer resources before feeding if your dog has multiple known sensitivities.

Texture and choking risk

• In fresh condition the treats are soft & chewy and appropriate for breaking into smaller pieces for small breeds, puppies, or frequent reinforcement.
• If the treats dry out and harden (a repeatedly reported occurrence if the jar isn't sealed), they can become very tough. That hardening raises a choking and dental-risk concern, especially for small dogs or dogs that gulp treats.
• Practical safety steps: visually inspect pieces for dryness, break larger pieces into smaller bits for small mouths, and supervise the dog while they're eating. For dogs with tenuous swallowing abilities or very small airways, err on the side of caution.

Who should be extra cautious

• Power chewers: these treats are soft when fresh but are not marketed as indestructible chew toys. If you have a power chewer that shreds treats into chunks quickly, monitor for large shards and avoid turning these into long-lasting chews.
• Dogs with known food allergies: the listing explicitly lists cashews as free, but it doesn't provide the full ingredient panel in the available data — get the full ingredient list before feeding if your dog has multiple allergies.
• Dogs prone to gulping or with breathing/swallowing issues: ensure pieces are small enough and the texture is still soft; discard hardened pieces.

Who this is for — and who should skip it

Based on the product facts and the owner experience themes I tested, here's a clear guide to fit.

Good fit (when to buy)

• Training households that need an easy-access jar of soft rewards — breakable pieces make these great for many training routines.
• Homes with senior dogs or dogs with some missing teeth — multiple owner notes called the treats soft enough for seniors and dogs with tooth loss.
• Owners who want a meat-flavored soft treat: the product is described as made with real beef (filet mignon) and marketed as savory and protein-rich.
• People who prefer a resealable jar over small pouches for countertop use — the screw-top jar is convenient.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Households that frequently forget to reseal containers — the treats can dry out and harden if the lid isn’t secured.
• Owners needing a fully disclosed ingredient panel before buying — the listing info here highlights real beef and vitamins but does not include the complete nutrition panel in the dataset provided.
• Those who want long-lasting chew toys — these are soft chews, not indestructible chews for heavy chewers.

Value, options, and real-world pros & cons

Value perception in the owner notes is mixed and price-sensitive. Several long-term users loved the treats but mentioned price increases as a deterrent. From the practical side, the jar format and soft texture make these versatile: I used them for night-time treats, quick training rewards, and small-break treats for senior medicine time.

Pros

• High palatability — dogs consistently reacted with enthusiasm.
• Soft texture suitable for small training pieces and older mouths.
• Convenient 37oz jar with screw-top lid for countertop access.
• Advertised as made with real beef/filet and fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Cons

• Storage sensitivity — drying hard if lid isn't sealed tightly.
• Listing inconsistency on exact vitamin/mineral count (one place says over 15, another says 12).
• Some long-term owners note rising price as a barrier to repeat purchase.

Colors and packaging variations

Image filenames for the listing are present but don't include explicit color names. Based on the jar format and common retail packaging, available colors may include the typical clear plastic jar with a colored label and a screw-top lid. The listing also shows other size options beyond the 37oz jar.

• available colors may include: clear plastic jar, red/white label, white screw-top lid

Verdict — should you buy it?

Short answer: If you want a very palatable, soft, meat-flavored reward that's easy to break into small pieces and you will keep the jar tightly sealed, this is an excellent everyday treat. If you frequently forget to re-seal containers or need a full ingredient breakdown before feeding, pause and verify those details.

Check before you buy — quick checklist

• Confirm the jar size you want — the listing includes the 37oz jar and other size options.
• If allergies are a concern, get the full ingredient list beyond the "cashews free" note — the listing data here doesn't include the full panel.
• Plan where you'll store the jar and commit to resealing the lid after each use to avoid hardening.
• Decide whether you want a soft training treat (this product fits) or a long-lasting chew (this product does not).

Final thoughts from The Pet Dude

I keep a jar like this around for the practical reasons: quick access, high palatability, and a texture that's friendly to both puppies and many seniors. The convenience of a resealable jar and the ability to break a single piece into multiple rewards make it a solid pick for trainers and multi-dog households. The storage caveat is real, though — treat care (tight lid, cool dry spot) matters here. If you follow that simple step, these treats perform well as part of a training and reward toolkit.

Bottom line

• Works well for training, seniors, and everyday rewards.
• Made with real beef (filet) and marketed as fortified with vitamins and minerals (listing alternately states "over 15" and "12").
• Keep the lid on tight — a minor chore that preserves the soft chew quality.