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PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Dog and Cat Treats (3oz bag)

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PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Dog and Cat Treats (3oz bag)

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.

Ingredients

Beef Heart 

Guaranteed Analysis

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

Feeding Instructions

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:

  • Pets under 25 lbs: 1 to 3 treats per day
  • Pets 26 to 50 lbs: 3 to 5 treats per day
  • Pets over 50 lbs: 10 treats per day

TCVM Physical Conditions Beef Heart Treats Support

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.

  • Cardiac conditions and cardiovascular disease: The Heart governs the Blood vessels and the circulation of Blood throughout the body; when Heart Qi or Heart Blood is deficient, the cardiovascular system weakens; beef heart nourishes Heart Qi and Blood directly, providing the specific nutrients cardiac muscle tissue requires to maintain strength and function
  • Hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy: Both conditions reflect Heart meridian dysfunction in TCVM; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is often associated with Heart Yin deficiency and excess Heat in the Heart, while dilated cardiomyopathy reflects Heart Qi and Yang deficiency; beef heart provides direct nutritional and energetic support for the cardiac muscle regardless of the pattern
  • Heart failure and chronic cardiac weakness: Pets with advanced heart conditions often present with profound Heart Qi deficiency; the concentrated CoQ-10, B vitamins, and heme iron in beef heart support cardiac energy metabolism and red blood cell oxygen delivery, both of which are critical to maintaining cardiac output in compromised hearts
  • Dull eyes and reduced vitality: In TCVM, the Heart governs the brightness of the eyes and the liveliness of the spirit; dull, flat, or glazed eyes often indicate Heart Blood or Heart Qi deficiency; nourishing Heart Blood restores the luminosity that reflects a healthy Shen
  • Blood deficiency affecting the Heart: The Heart governs Blood in TCVM and depends on adequate Blood supply to anchor the Shen; Blood-deficient pets with a Heart pattern may show cardiac irregularities alongside emotional instability; beef heart's high heme iron and B12 content supports both Blood production and Heart function simultaneously
  • Poor circulation and cold extremities: Heart Yang deficiency leads to failure to warm and circulate Blood to the extremities; the warming, Fire Element energetics of beef heart support Heart Yang and promote the outward circulation of Blood and warmth

TCVM Emotional Conditions Beef Heart Treats Support

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.

  • Anxiety and restlessness (primary emotional imbalance of the Heart): The Heart stores the Shen, and when Heart Blood or Yin is insufficient, the Shen cannot rest securely within the Heart; it floats upward, manifesting as anxiety, pacing, inability to settle, and hypervigilance; beef heart nourishes Heart Blood directly, providing the material anchor the Shen needs to remain calm
  • Separation anxiety and destructive behavior: A dog with terrible anxiety when its owner is away, tearing up furniture or becoming destructive, is a classic presentation of Shen disturbance from Heart imbalance; the B vitamins and CoQ-10 in beef heart support the neurochemical and energetic balance the Heart needs to keep the Shen grounded between social interactions
  • Overexcitement and agitation (excess Fire): The Fire Element in excess produces overexcitement, manic energy, excessive barking or vocalization, and difficulty calming down even in familiar, safe environments; nourishing the Heart and supporting Heart Yin helps cool excess Fire and bring the Shen back to a state of appropriate, joyful engagement
  • Behavioral issues rooted in Shen disturbance: In TCVM, many behavioral problems - from compulsive behaviors and excessive licking to aggression and social withdrawal - can be traced to Shen instability rooted in Heart imbalance; addressing the Heart through food therapy is often the foundational first step in a holistic behavioral support protocol
  • Depression and lack of joy (deficient Fire): The Fire Element governs the emotion of joy; when the Heart is deficient, joy is diminished, and pets may present as flat, disengaged, or emotionally withdrawn; rebuilding Heart Qi and Blood through food therapy restores the Fire Element's natural expression of warmth, connection, and delight

Western Nutritional Benefits of Beef Heart

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.

  • CoQ-10 (Coenzyme Q-10): Beef heart is the single richest dietary source of CoQ-10, a critical cofactor in mitochondrial energy production (ATP synthesis) within cardiac muscle cells; CoQ-10 is essential for heart muscle function and is frequently deficient in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure
  • High-quality protein: At 55% crude protein with only 10% crude fat, beef heart provides a concentrated, complete amino acid profile for cardiac muscle maintenance and tissue repair, with a favorable lean-to-fat ratio ideal for pets with cardiac or weight management concerns
  • B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate): Beef heart is exceptionally rich in the full B vitamin complex; B vitamins support neurological function, mood regulation, cellular energy production, homocysteine metabolism (cardiovascular risk factor), and red blood cell production; the B vitamin profile directly supports both the cardiac and behavioral benefits associated with this treat
  • Heme iron: The most bioavailable form of dietary iron; essential for hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen delivery to cardiac and other tissues; particularly valuable for pets with anemia or Blood deficiency alongside cardiac concerns
  • Phosphorus: Supports acid-base balance, ATP energy storage, bone mineralization, and cellular membrane integrity; works alongside calcium to support skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3): Supports healthy cholesterol metabolism, cellular energy production via NAD+ synthesis, and DNA repair; important for cardiovascular health and skin integrity
  • Selenium and zinc: Antioxidant minerals that protect cardiac muscle cells from oxidative stress; zinc supports immune function and tissue repair, while selenium supports thyroid function and CoQ-10 activity

The Philosophy Behind PET | TAO Freeze Dried Organ Treats

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TCVM principle behind beef heart treats?

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.

Which pets benefit most from beef heart treats?

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.

How are these treats made, and what are they made of?

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.

How many treats should I give my pet per day?

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.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Ask a Question
  • 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

    Thank you for supporting Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine!

Customer Reviews

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Melanie Godfrey
Great Single Ingredient Treats

Single ingredient and great quality treats that I can trust for my dogs.

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Kim Hauksson
Low fat and dogs love them!

We have been diagnosed dog with Cushings and this pretty much all he is allowed to have. Grateful we found this companion!

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Kim Labrie

PET | TAO Freeze Dried Beef Heart Dog and Cat Treats (3oz bag)

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Deborah McIntyre
Freeze dried beef hearts

My dog Riley loves them, but I believe it gives him diarrhea

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Jennifer Chuang
Kitty approves!

My cat can be rather picky even when it comes to treats, but thankfully he took to the heart treats as soon as the bag was opened! Thank U ❤️