Beggin' Strips facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé Purina PetCare |
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| Previous owners | Ralston Purina |
| Website | www.purinatreats.com/dog-treats/beggin |
Beggin' Strips are popular treats for dogs. They are made by Nestlé Purina PetCare. These treats look a lot like real bacon strips. Their famous saying is: "Dogs Don't Know It's Not Bacon!" This saying was used in TV ads back in the 1990s.
What Are Beggin' Strips?
Beggin' Strips are a well-known brand of pet food and snacks. They are specially made for dogs. The product was first created by a company called Ralston Purina. Beggin' Strips first went on sale in 1989. Nestlé Purina started selling these treats in North America. Today, dogs all over the world enjoy them.
What's in Beggin' Strips?
Beggin' Strips are made with some real bacon. They also contain other ingredients to keep them fresh and tasty. Some of these ingredients include corn gluten meal, wheat flour, and yellow corn. Water, sugar, and glycerin are also added. Preservatives like sodium nitrite and BHA help keep the treats good for a long time. These treats come in different flavors for dogs to enjoy.
Fun Marketing and Events
The special bag for Beggin' Strips has a cartoon dog on it. This dog looks like he is licking his chops, waiting for a treat. This cartoon dog was created in 1994. His name is Hamlet. Hamlet was chosen to be the face of Beggin' Strips in their advertisements. He helps represent the product.
Purina, the company that makes Beggin' Strips, holds a fun pet parade every year. This parade happens around the time of Mardi Gras. It takes place in Soulard, a historic French neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Over 5,000 pets and their owners come to this big event. It started as a parade just for Beggin' Strips. Now, it is a general Purina event for all pet lovers.
