Freeze-dried cooked rabbit dog treats

At Quǎn, we believe that treats are not just for fun, they can, and should be functional so our pups get the most out of their treats. Each treat we make and release has this principle at its core – fun & functional.

With this in mind, we spent some time developing a unique treat for our pups – a freeze-dried COOKED treat.

Why feed a cooked treat?

• Safety – Most, if not all freeze-dried dog treats in the market are freeze-dried from raw. This is why we say that the source of meats is important. Cooking will kill most bacteria and pathogens, which helps put the minds of pawrents at ease when handling and feeding freeze-dried treats.
• Easy to digest – Cooked meats are generally easier to digest for most dogs, as the meat protein strands are broken down in the cooking process, which makes it easier for the body to absorb the nutrients.
• More attractive to picky dogs – Cooked food smells more fragrant and is more enticing to picky dogs.

While a cooked treat may be portable in small pouches, it can be messy to feed. Freeze-drying a cooked item makes it easier to handle and feed, without the mess.

What’s Up, Dog? is our first freeze-dried cooked dog treat. It is made with rabbit, which is a novel protein that suits most dogs with food allergies to more common proteins. (Read about the benefits of feeding rabbit meat) We make it by blending cooked rabbit meat, rabbit organs and carrots and moulding them into bite-sized Nibblets.

• Rabbit Meat – Lean protein from whole rabbits are boiled on low heat until it is fully cooked through.
• Rabbit Organs – The rabbit organs we use are the liver, heart, kidneys and lungs, and we include no more than 5% of it. Organs are nutrient-dense and very beneficial for dogs, but we do not want to include too much of it as it may be too rich for some dogs.
• Australian Carrots – Fresh carrots are steamed and blended to a fine mash and comprise no more than 30%. Root vegetables should be cooked and mashed to make it easier for dogs to absorb the vitamins and minerals, as they lack the enzyme in their mouths to break down vegetables.

The treats come in bite-sizes and may be fed as is, as a crunchy treat, or on top of a meal for a fun addition to the meal. You may add some water to the treat to turn it back into a stew, or a hearty soup/broth. It smells meaty and fragrant and absolutely yummy!