WHOLE LIFE PURE MEAT Free-Range, Grass Fed Treats for Dogs & Cats ... 1 Ingredient Only: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, Venison or Salmon -- 100% net proceeds fund cancer research/treatment

WHOLE LIFE has a marvelous PURE MEAT line that we are pleased to be able to carry. As freshness is important, at the time of your order your treats ship directly from the manufacturer. All packaging and shipping is done in Whole Life's own facility in Western Massachusetts. There is literally only one ingredient, protein. Nothing else is added. Both cooked and raw ingredients are used. The chicken, beef, lamb and turkey are cooked prior to being freeze dried. And, the salmon, liver and venison are raw when freeze dried.

Why are your Pure Meat treat packages labeled for both Dogs and Cats? The simplicity and single ingredient nature of their products make this possible. Meat is the ideal treat for both dogs and cats and far more nutritionally appropriate than typical grain based treats. In keeping with a “Simple is Best” theme, what could be simpler than having one bag of treats to use for both your dog and cat!

Where are your treats made? Where do your ingredients come from? Production of the freeze dried treats is all done in the USA in one of three facilities

using USDA inspected human grade meats. Packaging of all products is done in Whole Life's own facility in Western Massachusetts. The meats used are all raised in the United States with two exceptions. The Cervena Venison in their pure meat line is sourced from New Zealand as it is the highest quality venison in the world. Whole Life also uses Argentinean Beef as they believe it to be a superior source of free-range, grass-fed beef. Their salmon fillet are wild caught, not farm-raised, due to the higher quality nature of wild-caught vs. farm-raised fish.

Are your products quality tested? Each batch of product is submitted for micro testing prior to being used in production. If a batch fails it never makes it to their production facility and is disposed of. They test for: Yeast, Mold, Salmonella, E. Coli, Coliforms (harmful bacteria), and Staphylococcus aureus.

How are your treats processed? Whole Life Pure Meat Treats are freeze-dried by the same facilities that freeze dry foods for human consumption and therefore are under strict USDA inspection and supervision. "Freeze-drying" is a unique process that provides product characteristics that cannot be achieved with any other food processing method. Whole Life starts by using fresh or cooked foods then flash freezes them in a special vacuum chamber that reaches -50°F. As low-level heat is applied (much less than dehydrating), the ice crystals evaporate without going back to the liquid phase. This process, called "sublimation", removes approximately 98% of the moisture and prevents the food from spoiling―the ultimate long term storage.

Why are freeze dried treats better for my animal than other kinds of treats? Frozen foods maintain their fresh flavor, but they must remain frozen. Dehydrated and canned foods are shelf-stable, but their high-temperature processing reduces their flavor, texture, color, and nutrients. However, freeze-drying combines the best of these methods―it locks in the freshness, color, original shape, texture, and aroma of frozen food while providing the shelf-stable convenience of canned or dehydrated food.

What is the shelf life? Beef, chicken, salmon, venison and liver have a shelf life of one year. Lamb and turkey have a shelf life of 6 months. You do not need to refrigerate any Whole Life treats. Freshness can be maintained by keeping them in a cool and dry place, in their bags using the zip lock to keep the bag air tight. Bags with a clear window should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Choose from the varieties below:
WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Venison WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Chicken WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Certified Organic Chicken WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Chicken Liver WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Turkey	WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Lamb WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Lamb Liver WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Beef WHOLE LIFE Pure Meat Salmon

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to safety concerns, packages of treats cannot be returned once opened.