Dehydrated Pig Heart Dog Treats
These dehydrated pig heart dog treats are a simple, single-ingredient way to turn fresh organ meat into a nutrient-dense snack for dogs. Pig heart is naturally rich in protein and essential nutrients, making it an excellent high-value treat when prepared correctly. Once gently dehydrated, the texture becomes chewy and shelf-stable, perfect for rewarding your dog without any additives or preservatives.
Turning pig hearts into a dehydrated dog treat is one of the easiest ways to turn raw organ meat into a convenient, nutrient-dense snack your dog will love. With just one ingredient and minimal prep, they’re a great addition to any homemade dog treat rotation.
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Why Make Dehydrated Pig Heart Treats?
Dehydrating pig heart creates a chewy, shelf-stable treat without additives or preservatives. It’s ideal for:
- Training rewards (high-value treats)
- Dogs needing a protein boost
- Raw feeders looking for easy organ meat options
- Sensitive dogs needing single-ingredient treats
Are Pig Hearts Good for Dogs?
Pig heart is generally a safe, nutritious, high-value treat for most dogs when fed in sensible amounts and properly prepared. If your dog has specific health conditions (especially cardiac or renal issues), it’s best to check with a vet before adding organ meats regularly.
Ingredients
Reach for a container of pig hearts. We obtain ours from an online supermarket, but check with any local farmers as this is not something commonly available in larger stores.
How to Make Dehydrated Pig Heart Dog Treats
Chop the pig hearts into bite sized pieces
Place on the dehydrator trays
Cook for 8 to 12 hours until dry
Cool then serve as a treat
Can This Be Made In the Oven?
Yes—this recipe can be made in the oven. Pig hearts can be slowly dried in a low-temperature oven to create chewy, shelf-stable dog treats if you don’t have a dehydrator.
Use the lowest oven setting (around 70–90°C if possible), arrange the slices in a single layer, and keep the oven door slightly ajar so moisture can escape. Drying typically takes 6–12 hours depending on thickness, and the treats are ready when they are firm, dry throughout, and no longer soft in the centre.
It’s a straightforward alternative method that works well, but it does require a bit more monitoring than a dehydrator to ensure even drying.
Recipe Tips
- Partially freeze the heart before slicing for cleaner cuts
- Slice thinly for crunchy training treats
- Slice thicker for chew-style rewards
- Rotate with other organ meats for variety (liver, kidney, etc.)
Storage Instructions
- Store in an airtight container
- Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 2–3 weeks
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 month
- Freeze for up to 3 months
Because these are fully dehydrated organ meat treats, moisture control is key to freshness.
How Many Treats Does This Make?
We used just over 380g of pig hearts, which makes:
- 40–80 small treats, depending on how you slice them
- Fewer if cut into larger training chunks
- More if sliced very thin
Feeding Guidelines
- Use as an occasional high-value treat or training reward
- Start with small amounts if your dog is new to organ meats
- Always supervise treat time, especially with chewy pieces
FAQs
Yes, in small, appropriately sized pieces and with supervision.
Yes—when properly prepared and fed in moderation. See our full article on can dogs eat pig hearts for more details.
Yes, beef or lamb heart also works well using the same method.
More Dehydrator Dog Treats
Try these other dehydrator dog treat recipes for wagging tails.
Beef Carrot Dehydrated Dog Treats
Dehydrated Pig Hearts Dog Treat
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Ingredients
- 14 oz pig hearts
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat, connective tissue, or blood vessels if needed. Rinse briefly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut the pig heart into thin strips or bite-sized cubes.
- Place pieces in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a lined baking tray. Avoid overlapping.
Dehydrate Method
- Set to 65–70°CDry for 6–10 hours, depending on thickness
Oven Method
- Set to the lowest temperature (around 70–90°C). Keep door slightly ajar for airflow. Dry for 6–12 hours
- The treats are ready when they are firm, dry, and no longer soft in the centre.
- Let the treats cool fully before storing. They will firm up slightly as they cool.
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Notes
- 40–80 small treats, depending on how you slice them
- Fewer if cut into larger training chunks
- More if sliced very thin
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.