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PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Dog and Cat Treats are a single-ingredient, naturally additive-free treat for dogs and cats rooted in the TCVM principle of "Like Treats Like." Beef heart is associated with the Fire Element in the Five Element Theory, supporting the Heart and Small Intestine meridians that govern cardiovascular health, the Shen (spirit/mind), and emotional stability - as well as the emotional aspects of the Fire Element, including overexcitement, restlessness, and lack of joy.
Beef Heart
Crude Protein (min).......55%
Crude Fat (min).............10%
Crude Fiber (max).........5%
Moisture (max)..............11%
Calorie Count: 4,600 kcal ME/kg; 54 kcal ME per quarter cup
Use Beef Heart as a treat, training reward, or reconstitute in warm water for 3-5 minutes and use as a food topper.
For best results, feed a minimum of:
In TCVM, the Heart meridian governs both physical cardiovascular function and the Shen - the spirit and mind. Beef heart treats provide food therapy support for both dimensions of Heart health.
Physical and clinical conditions:
TCVM and emotional aspects of the Heart meridian (Shen):
In Eastern veterinary medicine, the heart is considered the body's most important organ. It rules the entire body, and the body is built to protect the heart. The heart is also responsible for controlling the Shen - the "spirit" or the "mind."
Since the heart is associated with the Fire Element in TCVM, feeding heart treats can help strengthen and support the Fire Element in your pet's body. This, in turn, promotes heart health and proper function.
In TCVM, the heart houses the Shen and is connected to emotional and mental well-being. Supporting and tonifying the Heart meridian promotes a balanced spirit, helping to stabilize emotions and improve overall mental health in dogs and cats.
The "Like Treats Like" theory suggests that feeding a particular organ from one animal to the corresponding organ in another helps support that organ's health. Feeding heart treats to dogs and cats supports and nourishes their heart, benefiting cardiac function and overall vitality.
A dog gets terrible anxiety when its owner is away - tearing up furniture and becoming destructive. Since hearts are rich in B vitamins, feeding beef heart treats can help balance your pet's mood and relieve anxiety.
Your ailing pet will begin to feel like their old self again!
All of our treats contain one ingredient only - freeze-dried beef heart - and are additive-free and hypoallergenic by nature.
Each bag contains 3 ounces of flavorful, nutritional goodness for cats and dogs!
You can give treats just for fun, or you can feed treats for a purpose. It's always better to feed treats for a purpose!


PET | TAO Beef Heart Treats are single-ingredient treats for dogs and cats. Each treat contains only freeze-dried beef heart with no added fillers, flavors, or preservatives. Serve them as a snack, training reward, or reconstituted as a food topper.
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, the Heart belongs to the Fire Element. The Heart meridian governs cardiovascular health, the Shen (spirit/mind), and emotional stability. The Fire Element also governs the emotions of overexcitement and restlessness, so beef heart treats support both physical heart health and emotional balance.
These treats may be especially helpful for pets with cardiac conditions, behavioral issues, anxiety, or agitation. They may also support pets with dull eyes or those that tend toward overexcited or restless temperaments. Treats should not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
For best results, follow these daily feeding guidelines:
Treat sizes may vary. Adjust the amount based on your pet's size, diet, and calorie needs.
Beef heart treats are the cooked ...raw??
Thank you for your question! PET | TAO Beef Heart treats are freeze dried raw. This blog post explains how they make the treats: https://pettao.com/freeze-dried-pet-treats/.
If a cat suffers from anxiety, can swapping beef heart treats in place of a different treat be a simple way to aid in anxiety relief? I do give Shen Calmer when conditions warrant. But could something as a simple food switch help her stay on an even daily balance?
You are correct! PET | TAO veterinarians find that providing small amounts of beef heart to cats and dogs help with a number of conditions controlled by the heart in Chinese Medicine. These conditions include heartworm disease, behavioral disorders, and cardiac disorders. Giving these small; pieces of organs as treats is part of food therapy, which is one of the 5 branches of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Food therapy works well in conjunction with other branches of Chinese Medicine, such as herbs and acupuncture. Food therapy can also be used when making changes to the diet. Usually, a cooling diet helps support cats with Yin Deficiencies. Check with your TCVM vet to see if your cat with anxiety has a Yin Deficiency. Here's a recipe: https://pettao.com/cooling-cat-food-recipe/ You may also be interested in this blog post about pheromone therapy: https://pettao.com/natural-relief-stressed-cat/
Where is the product come from?
Hi, thank you for your question!
All PET | TAO products are made in the USA. Here's the link to PET | TAO Transparency: How We Make Our Products
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