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PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Treats are single-ingredient, freeze-dried treats for dogs and cats rooted in the TCVM principle of "Like Treats Like." Beef heart is associated with the Fire Element in Five Element Theory and directly nourishes the Heart and Small Intestine meridians that govern cardiovascular health, the Shen (spirit and mind), and emotional stability. Single ingredient, additive-free, and hypoallergenic. Each 3 oz bag can be served as a treat, training reward, or reconstituted as a food topper.
Beef Heart
Crude Protein (min): 55% | Crude Fat (min): 10% | Crude Fiber (max): 5% | Moisture (max): 11%
Calorie Content: 4,600 kcal ME/kg; 54 kcal ME per quarter cup
Use as a treat, training reward, or reconstitute in warm water for 3 to 5 minutes and use as a food topper. For best results, feed a minimum of:
In TCVM, the Heart is considered the most important organ in the body - the ruler of all other organ systems and the organ the body is structurally designed to protect. The Heart governs Blood circulation, houses the Shen, opens to the tongue, and manifests in the face and eyes. Feeding beef heart directly nourishes the Heart organ system through the "Like Treats Like" principle, providing targeted food therapy support for cardiovascular and Shen-related conditions.
In Five Element Theory, the Fire Element and its corresponding organ - the Heart - govern the Shen (spirit and mind) and the emotion of joy. When the Heart is balanced, the Shen is calm, clear, and joyful. When Heart Qi, Blood, or Yin is deficient, or when excess Heat harasses the Heart, the Shen becomes disturbed, manifesting as anxiety, restlessness, overexcitement, or emotional instability. Nourishing the Heart through food therapy directly supports Shen stability.
From a Western nutritional perspective, beef heart is one of the most nutrient-dense organ meats available, providing an exceptional concentration of the specific compounds that support cardiovascular function, neurological health, and cellular energy production.
PET | TAO freeze dried organ treats are built on one of the oldest principles in TCVM food therapy: "Like Treats Like." This principle holds that organ meats carry the energetic and nutritional properties of the organs they come from, directly nourishing corresponding organ systems in the body. Beef heart nourishes the Heart. Beef liver nourishes the Liver. Beef kidney nourishes the Kidney. This is not simply metaphor - it reflects a deep alignment between traditional TCVM wisdom and modern nutritional science, which confirms that organ meats are richest in the specific nutrients those organs require to function.
In Five Element Theory, the Heart is the ruler of all organ systems and the seat of the Shen. The Fire Element's ideal expression is warmth, connection, joy, and appropriate excitement - a pet who is engaged, loving, and emotionally present. When the Fire Element is balanced, the Shen is clear, and the heart is strong. When Fire is deficient, joy fades, and the heart weakens. When Fire is in excess, the Shen becomes agitated and cannot rest. Beef heart supports the Fire Element in all of these dimensions simultaneously: physically strengthening the cardiac muscle, nourishing Heart Blood, and providing the energetic and nutritional foundation for a stable, joyful Shen.
You can give treats just for fun, or you can feed treats for a purpose. It is always better to feed treats for a purpose.
PET | TAO Beef Heart Treats are based on the TCVM principle of "Like Treats Like": feeding an organ meat nourishes the corresponding organ system in the body. Beef heart belongs to the Fire Element in Five Element Theory and directly supports the Heart and Small Intestine meridians, which govern cardiovascular health, Blood circulation, the Shen (spirit and mind), and the emotions of the Fire Element, including joy, overexcitement, and anxiety. The Heart is considered the ruler of all organ systems in TCVM, and its balance is reflected in bright eyes, emotional stability, and overall vitality.
Beef heart treats are especially beneficial for pets with cardiac conditions including cardiomyopathy or heart failure, pets with dull eyes or reduced vitality, and pets with anxiety, separation anxiety, overexcitement, destructive behavior, or emotional instability rooted in Shen disturbance. They are also well-suited for pets with depression or emotional flatness reflecting a deficient Fire Element. A classic example is a dog with severe separation anxiety who becomes destructive when left alone - a presentation consistent with Heart-rooted Shen disturbance that responds well to Heart nourishment through food therapy.
PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Treats contain one ingredient only: beef heart. They are freeze-dried to preserve maximum nutrient density without additives, fillers, flavors, or preservatives, making them naturally additive-free and hypoallergenic. Serve as-is for a crunchy treat, or reconstitute in warm water for 3 to 5 minutes and use as a nutrient-dense food topper.
For best food therapy results, feed a minimum of 1 to 3 treats daily for pets under 25 lbs, 3 to 5 treats daily for pets 26 to 50 lbs, and up to 10 treats daily for pets over 50 lbs. Adjust based on your pet's overall diet and calorie needs. You can also use treats as training rewards in addition to the daily food therapy amount.
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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