Sammy Snacks Introduces Dog Treat that People Can Eat Too; Approved for Human Consumption; Veterinarian-Approved

Sammy Snacks introduces new CranOat dog treat that people can eat, too. The bone-shaped treat is made with only human-grade ingredients and baked and packaged in a facility licensed and inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). CranOat treats are packaged in distinctive Chinese take-out containers and include a FDA Nutritional Facts Panel, as well as a standard pet food "guaranteed analysis."

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (PRWEB) - Today Sammy Snacks introduced a new dog treat that's made for both dogs and people to eat.

The new bone-shaped CranOat treat is made with only human-grade ingredients and baked and packaged in a facility licensed and inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Free of chemicals and by-products, the all-natural CranOat treat has also been evaluated and approved by veterinarians. CranOat treats are packaged in distinctive Chinese take-out containers and include a FDA Nutritional Facts Panel, as well as a standard pet food "guaranteed analysis." They also include the Virginia's Finest designation, a label that identifies CranOat treats as a top quality Virginia-produced and processed agricultural product.

CranOat treats are mild enough for sensitive canine taste buds, but sweet and tasty enough for humans. They feature a light granola texture that provides a good crunch, but they're not crumbly, chewy, or sticky. This makes CranOat treats ideal for toddlers and kids, especially when riding in a car or eating around the house. CranOat treats also make a good lunchbox snack and are excellent for taking on hikes or long trips. Of course, dogs will love them any time of the day.

"Everyone shares food with their dog at some point," said Pamela Peterson, owner and founder of Sammy Snacks. "So if you're going to share food, why not share food that's good for both of you? CranOat treats are healthier than chips and candy, and they're free of chemicals, preservatives, cholesterol, and sodium. They're also better for your dog than the usual dog treats you find at the grocery store, and they certainly taste better."

A few years ago Peterson developed the CranOat recipe--and many others--for the express purpose of sharing homemade treats with her black lab, Sam. She eventually started peddling the treats at a local weekend market and soon built a steady base of repeat customers. Within months Peterson quit her job and started Sammy Snacks. Today Peterson employs 10 people at her Charlottesville, VA store and distributes her all-natural treats to retailers across the country. She also sells her own line of all-natural dog and cat food, called Sam's Best.

"Sammy Snacks dog treats have always been intended for both people and dogs," said Peterson. "But CranOat is the first treat to include an FDA Nutritional Facts Panel and receive the Virginia's Finest designation. That means it's not merely a 'human-edible' dog treat. It really is for people."

CranOat treats are available at the Sammy Snacks store in Charlottesville, VA, from the Sammy Snacks web site, and from several retailers around the country. Visit http://www.sammysnacks.com for ordering information.

STANDARD PET FOOD "GUARANTEED ANALYSIS"

minimum crude protein 12.48%

minimum crude fat 15.91%

maximum crude fiber 1.6%

maximum moisture 11.70%

FDA NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size: 9 treats

Calories per serving: 130

Calories from fat: 45

Carbohydrates: 20g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 3g

Cholesterol: 0g

Sodium: 0g

CRANOAT INGREDIENTS

whole wheat flour, oatmeal, dried cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla

ABOUT SAMMY SNACKS

Sammy Snacks (http://www.sammysnacks.com) is a Virginia-based supplier of all natural dog food, cat food, and treats. Sammy Snacks products are produced and preserved using only the finest ingredients in combination with advice from veterinarians and AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials.) In addition, all Sammy Snacks products are free of artificial colors, flavors, by-products, and fillers.