Choosing the perfect diet for your furry friend can be extremely beneficial to their health and longevity, with options mainly ranging from kibble and wet meals to raw diets and even, in a lot of cases regular home-cooked meals. But, what if we told you, you could now reap the benefits of kibble with the deliciousness of a raw diet? Enter freeze-dried treats and foods.

Freeze-dried treats are a smarter and healthier choice for conscious pet owners who want to avoid conventional fat-sprayed, baked, and preservative-filled treats with nasties and fillers that can cause major damage to pets' digestive tracts. 

Even though available at a slightly higher premium price point, freeze-dried treats provide multiple benefits over conventional soft chews or jerky treats, including, but not limited to, taste and nutrient preservation, ease of carrying due to low weight, etc.

What exactly are freeze-dried foods?

Freeze-dried foods and treats, in simple terms, are meats, fruits, and vegetables that are treated under low temperatures and vacuum, where water is extracted by sublimation to ensure that the contents of the real food minus the water are retained. Due to the low temperatures, 

Without the presence of water, the product can easily be preserved without the use of preservatives. Additionally, removing water can make the product much easier to transport and carry.

For instance, chicken liver is a common freeze-dried food for dogs due to its richness in protein, Vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids which provide the necessary building blocks for muscle development, heightened immunity and healthy skin and coat.

What are the benefits of Freeze-Dried Treats or Foods?

1. High-Quality Protein: The low temperatures and vacuum involved in the process ensure the meat quality is retained, ensuring that your furry friend gets the optimal amount of protein necessary for muscle maintenance, energy and overall health. 

2. Nutritional Powerhouse: One major advantage is the high nutrient retention of vitamins, minerals and enzymes in the raw ingredients. Goofy Tail’s Freeze-dried Chicken Liver Cubes are essential for your dogs as they contain high-quality chicken liver rich in iron, ensuring a high blood cell count which prevents anaemia. Freeze-dried Chicken Liver Cubes are also rich in Vitamins A and B12, riboflavin and other necessary nutrients.

3. Enhanced Flavours: These are much more enticing for dogs compared to kibble as the process of freeze-drying ensures the preservation of natural flavours providing superior taste and smell.

4. Improved Digestive Health: These furthermore improve the digestive abilities of pups as the freeze-drying process ensures the preservation of high protein content and enzymes which can aid in nutrient absorption which can lead to better digestion, firmer stools and lesser gas.

5. Increased Shelf Life: Due to their lightweight, these are much easier to store and transport and have increased shelf life due to the lack of water which is extracted by sublimation.