Wellness is the brand I go to for dry and wet food for my dog, so I thought I'd try the chicken and cheddar bars. The second ingredient is cane molasses... I honestly don't know why this is, and it seems odd. As soon as you open the bag inside the box, you get a whiff of an overwhelming sweetness. After my dog has one, he's constantly trying to get the caked treat off of his back molars. It sticks on pretty hard. I have to help or I have to brush his teeth to get rid of it. This can't be good for his teeth, and I don't know if he needs the extra sweetness in his diet. I would recommend Old Mother Hubbard wheat-free treats, such as chicken and apples, before this. They're also made by Wellness.Old Mother Hubbard Classic Oven Baked Chick' N' Apples Dog BiscuitsOr, Get Naked dog biscuits, which are also very good.Get Naked Super Antioxidant Biscuits for Dogs, 12-Ounce