🐾 How Our Freeze-Dried Treats Are Made: A Peek Behind the Bowl

At Kyndred Paws, we believe that your furry friend deserves nothing but the best — and that starts with knowing exactly what goes into their treats and how they’re made. That’s why we use the freeze-drying process: a cutting-edge method that preserves nutrients, enhances flavor, and ensures safety — without the need for additives or preservatives.

So how does it all work? Let’s take you behind the scenes.

1. We Start With Premium, Single-Ingredient Goodness

We source high-quality proteins like shishamo, duck, chicken, and other pet-safe ingredients that are naturally nutritious and irresistible to pets. We never use fillers, by-products, or artificial nasties. Just whole, raw ingredients — the way nature intended.

2. Gently Cleaned & Prepped

Each piece is carefully cleaned and trimmed before being cut into bite-sized portions — ideal for rewards, training, or meal toppers. We make sure each treat is both nutritious and easy to chew, even for small pets or picky eaters

3. The Freeze-Drying Magic

Here’s where the science kicks in! ❄️

Our treats go through a process called lyophilization, or freeze-drying. This involves:

  • Freezing the food at ultra-low temperatures
  • Placing it in a vacuum chamber where the frozen water content is slowly removed as vapor through sublimation
  • Leaving behind a lightweight, shelf-stable treat that retains up to 97% of its original nutrients

Unlike heat-based drying (like baking or air-drying), freeze-drying keeps the natural color, aroma, and nutritional integrity intact — no cooking means no nutrient loss!

4. Safety First: Quality Checked and Packaged

Once freeze-dried, every batch is checked for safety and consistency. Since there’s no moisture, the treats are naturally shelf-stable and resistant to spoilage without needing any preservatives.

We seal them in airtight, resealable packaging to keep them fresh, crunchy, and ready to serve — anytime, anywhere.

5. Why Freeze-Dried Treats Are Better

  • 🐕 Retains nutrients better than heat-dried treats
  • 🐈 Great for picky eaters due to the strong natural aroma
  • 🌿 No preservatives, additives, or fillers
  • ✅ Long shelf life with zero refrigeration needed
  • 💚 Safe, natural, and vet-recommended

From Our Factory to Your Companion’s Bowl

We’re not just making treats — we’re crafting moments of joy and nutrition for pets who deserve the best. Whether you’re using them for training, as a healthy snack, or a tasty meal booster, our freeze-dried treats are made to support your pet’s health naturally.

Because at Kyndred Paws, every bite comes with trust, transparency, and tail wags. 🐾

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