Dog Treats

Made from 100% dehydrated liver, Painted Hand Farm's Liver Bits All-Natural Pet Treats contain no salt or chemical preservatives and require no refrigeration. Unlike most of the pet treats found on the shelves in the local grocery stores, big box stores and even major pet product retailers, these treats originate from locally-raised, USDA-inspected beef, pork, lamb & goat and NOT FROM CHINA.

Why should you be worried about imported pet treats?
On December 10, 2012, the Food & Drug Administration issued yet another warning against a major brand of pet treats, this time tained with Salmonella. Pet owners as well as their animals can be made ill from Salmonella bacterial infections.

According to a February 13, 2013 Wall Street Journal article, "Since 2007, the FDA has received 2,674 reports of dog illnesses, including 501 deaths, in cases where a dog was believed to have eaten jerky treats made in China."

Consumers have become so concerned with the safety of their pet products, they have even started their own social media campaigns on Facebook to document pet illnesses and deaths as well as alert consumers to pet product recalls.

What are the benefits?
First and foremost, is the health of your pet. We begin with ingredients of the highest quality to ensure safe as well as delicious treats.

Secondly, all ingredients are sourced from local producers so you're helping to support your local farmers. Many livestock farmers are often faced with an excess of liver. Did you know that a single beef liver can weigh as much as forty pounds--yes, 40! While T-bones, ribeyes and burgers may be hot sellers at your local farmers market, the truth is liver tends to pile up for many producers which is the dillema that first led Painted Hand Farm to make that first batch of Liver Bits for our weekly market patron's pups.

And third, our goal in 2013 is to make a significant donation to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. For each bag sold, Painted Hand Farm will donate 10% to the National Training Center fund. Since 1996, this not-for-profit organization has rescued dogs from shelters throughout the country and turned them into rescuers paired with first-responders deployed to disasters all over the world.