Freeze-Dried Chicken Hearts
- One ingredient. Nothing else.
- Pocket treats ™
- Resealable + odor-resistant packaging.
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Freeze-Dried Chicken Hearts by Max & Bella® is made with one real ingredient — 100% pure chicken hearts. A bite-sized, heart-healthy training reward naturally rich in taurine — an essential amino acid that supports heart, muscle, and eye health, especially in cats. Also packed with B vitamins, iron, and CoQ10 for energy, circulation, and muscle function.
Pocket Treats™ come in odor-resistant packaging — mess-free, sealed fresh, and resealable to keep every bite crunchy. Made for life on the go. Real protein. No fillers. Heart-healthy rewards.
Absolutely No List: No preservatives, additives, fillers, or artificial flavors or colors. Gluten-free, grain-free, wheat-free, corn-free.
Pack Details:
- 3 odor-proof, on-the-go packs / 0.4 oz each
- 12-month shelf life (store in a cool, dry place)
- Developed in the USA
100% Chicken Hearts
Guaranteed Analysis:
- Crude Protein ≥ 59%
- Crude Fat ≥ 6%
- Crude Fiber ≤ 5%
- Moisture ≤ 10%
Calorie Content: 4150 kcal ME/kg | 47 kcal/bag
The Heart-Healthy Training Reward. Naturally rich in taurine — an essential amino acid critical for heart, muscle, and eye health, especially in cats. Chicken hearts are also packed with B vitamins, iron, and CoQ10, supporting energy, circulation, and muscle function. A bite-sized, single-ingredient superfood ideal for high-value training and rewarding focus.
The recommended amounts are intended for use as treats or food toppers. Adjust portions based on your pet’s age, health, activity, genetics, and environment. For personalized advice, always consult your veterinarian.
| Weight (lbs) | Treats/day |
|---|---|
| < 10 | 1-2 |
| 10-25 | 2-5 |
| 25-50 | 5-8 |
| > 50 | 8-10 |
Freeze-Dried Chicken Hearts
- 5 stars: 31 (70%)
- 4 stars: 13 (30%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I put chicken hearts in my front jeans pocket before every training walk and they stay there for two hours without leaving any trace of smell on my clothing. Zero. I've done this for three months. The bag fits in any pocket I own and the reseal holds firmly enough that I never worry about anything spilling or going stale. The treats are fresh at hour two the same as minute one. That portability changes how I train completely.
Dog park is the real test for treats because you're moving fast, using treats constantly, and need everything to work without thinking. This treat passes that test completely. Pocket-sized bag and reseal that actually holds, and zero smell escaping even after two hours of opening and closing. The other dogs at the park are clearly aware of what I have, but that's the treat smell doing its job — not packaging failure.
The odor resistance is the thing I talk about most when I recommend these. Organ treats usually mean committing to smelling like organ treats for the rest of the day. These treats do not do that. I've carried them in my tote bag, my work bag, and my trail pack and not once has any smell transferred. The reseal does real work here — it's not a weak fold-over, it's a genuine seal that I trust to stay closed between uses.
I take my dog to the dog park three times a week and chicken hearts are what make the trip efficient. They FIT in my back pocket, I can reach in and grab one with the same hand holding my coffee, and my dog gets his reward immediately. The packaging has never once smelled through to the outside of my pocket. The freshness after four days of opening and resealing is also genuinely good. This is a treat designed by someone who actually uses treats in real life.
Morning walks are a non-negotiable part of my dog's day and these chicken hearts are a non-negotiable part of my morning walk kit. They go in my left pocket, my phone goes in my right, and I manage the leash between both. When my dog earns a reward I reach into my left pocket and have a treat in my fingers before the moment passes. No smell on my hands after, no smell in my pocket after. The freshness over a week of daily morning openings is also reliable.
I take long weekend hikes and chicken hearts come with me every time now. They fit in the small outer pocket of my trail pack — the one I access without stopping — and stay completely fresh throughout. The odor resistance is real even on warm days when the pack heats up. I've done a six-hour hike with these and they smelled as neutral at the end as the beginning. The reseal is strong enough that I've never had any spilling inside my pack.
I was at the dog park last Saturday and ran into another owner who said she could smell my treats from where she was standing — but she meant she could smell them when I opened the bag, not through the packaging. Once it's sealed, nothing escapes. That's the distinction that matters. I can carry these all day in my bag and pull them out when I need them and nobody around me knows they're there. The reseal is the unsung hero of this packaging.
I hold my phone in my right hand on morning walks and grab treats from my left pocket with my left hand and somehow this has become the most efficient treat system I've ever used. It sounds simple but it took me years of juggling bags and fumbling with zippers to find something that actually works one-handed in motion. Chicken hearts are the right size, the right texture, and the packaging is genuinely odor-free after weeks of use. I'm not changing anything about this routine.
I handle the leash with one hand and reach into my jacket pocket with the other during training walks. Chicken hearts are small enough that I can get one out without looking or setting anything down. My dog gets his reward within two seconds of earning it, which matters for timing in training. The bag is light enough that I forget it's in my pocket and the smell never escapes to remind me it's there. Exactly what a portability-focused treat should be.
I've had organ treats that smell up an entire room within a day of opening. These stay sealed and contained. The packaging is doing real work here and I notice it every single time.
Bring-your-pet Wednesday at our studio. Chicken hearts keep my Corgi engaged and happy under my desk without him begging from anyone else or getting into trouble. Colleagues have stopped even noticing he's there. Mission accomplished.
I have a Basset Hound who has the most expressive face in the world. The face he makes when he gets a chicken heart is something I wish I could capture forever. Absolute pure joy. He works so hard for them and he deserves every single one.
The size is exactly right — small enough to use quickly in training without overdoing calories, substantial enough that my dog registers it as a real reward. I've tried sizing down other treats and it never works the same way.
I was skeptical that chicken hearts would appeal to a cat but mine proved me very wrong very fast. She stalks the cabinet where I keep them. I've started using them for vet appointment prep and it genuinely helps with her anxiety.
Eleven flights in two years. Switching to chicken hearts as my in-flight treat was the single best upgrade. He settles like it's a familiar routine now.
My Spitz is picky to the point of absurdity. He rejects treats I know he likes if he's not in the mood. He has never rejected a chicken heart. Not once. That's the most reliable thing I can say about any treat I've tried.
My ragdoll travels with me between Seoul and NYC regularly. Chicken hearts through the carrier door and she's calm within minutes.
My Australian Shepherd is brilliant, driven, and very hard to motivate with ordinary treats. Chicken hearts changed that completely. She earns them in training and she clearly understands they're the premium tier. Best recall I've ever had with her.
First flight with my rescue dog — chicken hearts in the carrier slot every hour turned potential disaster into a calm, manageable trip.
Five-hour drive to our beach house, three times a year. Chicken hearts every hour — complete quiet in the back seat. I ship bags ahead so we never run out.
My Frenchie comes with me everywhere. 90-minute tarmac delay at LAX and he was perfectly calm — the flight attendant came over to ask what I was giving him because he was so quiet.
I keep chicken hearts in my car at all times. Always ready, always effective.
My Dachshund is perfectly content under my desk with a few pieces every hour. HR called him the best-behaved office dog they've seen.
I foster dogs and work with animals with all kinds of behavioral histories. Chicken hearts are my first-choice tool for building trust with a new foster because the motivation level is so high they override fear almost immediately. Essential part of my kit.
My Whippet used to shake at the terminal. Now she lies calmly at my feet. Pre-flight ritual using chicken hearts at every transition point completely restructured how she experiences airports.
My dog loved it! Very easy to travel with!
I will admit, I probably wouldn't have sought out chicken hearts when shopping for dog treats-- no reason specifically! I am so happy I stumbled on these, though because they're such a great size for a heart health treat!
My cat walks away from 90% of what I offer. She did not walk away this time.
My two labs fight over the bag. I have to be very deliberate about portions every single time.
No refrigeration, don't crumble in my pocket, perfect size for on-the-go rewarding.
Stays fresh for weeks with the reseal closed. Organ treats can go off fast so this really matters.