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Treat Manufacturers Lock in Freshness with Dried Treats

Here are four freeze-dried (and one lickable!) treat options.

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5 years ago

April 14, 2020

Melissa Hart PETS+ May 2020 Issue

AS FREEZE-DRIED TREATS gain momentum, there’s an added bonus for retailers: The bags tend to be lightweight and easy to merchandise. Place in-line, hang clip strips in the cat food and litter sections, but also in other key points throughout the store. Here are four freeze-dried (and one lickable!) treat options.

Purely Natural Freeze Dried Treats
Loving Pets

KEY FEATURES: Freeze-dried to maintain freshness and nutrition, these bite-sized, soft chew treats are the perfect healthy, guilt-free treat. Free of wheat, gluten, soy, grain and glycerin. Available in chicken, shrimp and buffalo.
lovingpetsproducts.com, (866) 599-PETS

$6.99

Evanger’s Gently Dried Treats
Evanger’s Pet Food

KEY FEATURES: Single-ingredient treats, USA-sourced. Protein-packed treats are rich in essential fatty acids and suitable for dogs and cats. Available in beef tripe, wild salmon, beef lung, beef heart and beef tongue.
evangersdogfood.com, (847) 537-0102

$8.69

100% Pure Dried Cat Treats
Health Extension

KEY FEATURES: Made with meat, coconut oil flavored with turmeric, apple cider vinegar and green tree extract. No wheat, corn, soy, or artificial colors or preservatives. Chicken (0.6-ounce bag) and Buffalo (2-ounce bag).
healthextension.com, (800) 992-9738

$5.99

Vital Cat Freeze-Dried Minnows
Vital Essentials

KEY FEATURES: Cats go crazy when they see and smell these fishy morsels. Slow, 48-hour freeze-drying process locks in vital nutrients without cooking the raw meat. An award-winning, high-value treat. Comes in 0.5-ounce package.
vitalessentialsraw.com, (800) 743-0322

$5.49

Daily Dish Smoothies for Cats
Caru Pet Food

KEY FEATURES: Made with human-grade ingredients, these savory, lickable treats are a tasty way to reward kitties and keep them hydrated. Wheat, corn and soy free. Box of four 0.5-ounce tubes, available in chicken and tuna flavors.
carupetfood.com, (855) 330-CARU

$2.99

Melissa Hart

After 15 years working for newspapers across the US (and even Alaska), Melissa Hart is now freelancing, working for a variety of publications and trade organizations. She specializes in content for the small nonprofit and business owner, in fields such as pets, IT, grocery and other retail. Melissa is based in Upstate NY with her husband, twin daughters, two rescue dogs and rescue cat.

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