{"id":777,"date":"2019-12-03T07:14:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T07:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jasmink5.sg-host.com\/?p=777"},"modified":"2021-05-07T05:29:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T05:29:46","slug":"healthy-dog-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k9ideas.com\/healthy-dog-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Healthy Dog Treats?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We give dogs treats for many reasons, most often to reward them for good behaviour. Especially when training a new dog, we may feed our dogs more treats than usual. <\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to ask ourselves what healthy treats for dogs are.<\/p>\n

In this article, I won\u2019t recommend any particular product, but rather guide you to be able to find the healthiest, locally sourced option available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Should Dogs Eat? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When asking yourself what dogs should eat, it\u2019s important to remember that all dogs are individuals. A particular diet might work great for one dog, but could be entirely inappropriate for another dog. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why you often hear about dogs who lived a long and happy life on the cheapest canned dog food available. This works for some dogs, but can end in a complete disaster for other dogs. <\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to what dogs should eat, keep in mind that dogs are mainly carnivores that eat some omnivorous foods.\u00b9 Furthermore, it\u2019s crucial that your dog\u2019s food is both complete and balanced for its stage of life, and if it has any medical issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The Best Healthy Treats For Dogs? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

At first, I would like to ask you to be cautious with general advice on healthy dog treats that you find online. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like we just learned, there\u2019s no such thing as a single healthy treat, as this will always depend on your individual dog and his nutritional profile.<\/strong> Please don\u2019t start feeding your dog lots of cabbage or apples because some dubious website on the internet is telling you that they\u2019re healthy treats. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to do right to your dog, it\u2019s best to stay away from most pet shops, and instead, ask your local vet for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dehydrated Dog Treats<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In my experience, there are often local suppliers who sell 100% natural, high-quality, dehydrated dog treats. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You can get something like green tripe or a beef organ mix, which you can easily break apart for training purposes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, these treats are often as natural as it gets, as they\u2019re just raw meat minus the water content<\/strong> because they\u2019ve been dehydrated. Store-bought treats, on the other hand, are often high in fat, sugar, and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

Your Dog\u2019s Regular Food<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following tip is something that doesn\u2019t work for everyone, but it works great for some. Many dog\u2019s love nothing more than having a purpose, so why not make them work for their food, rather than feeding it to them in a bowl? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You can have daily training sessions with your dog, during which you feed your dog his regular food. This can be a fantastic enrichment activity, as well as making sure that your dog doesn\u2019t eat too many unhealthy treats throughout the day. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Many Treats Can I Feed My Dog?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Treats and snacks should only make up 10% of a dog\u2019s daily calories.\u00b2 <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeding your dog a lot of treats for training purposes, you can deduct the amount from your dog\u2019s daily ration. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure on how to work out the numbers, ask your vet. It\u2019s one of those things that can be difficult to figure out yourself, as it depends on the nutritional profile of your dog\u2019s regular food. <\/span><\/p>\n

Is Cheese Bad For Dogs?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most dogs tolerate a bit of cheese here and there, but it shouldn\u2019t be a regular training treat. If your dog tolerates cheese, you can use it as on occasional, high-value treat.<\/span><\/p>\n

References<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. What should I feed my dog?<\/span><\/a> \u2013 <\/span>RSPCA<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Healthy Treats for Your Dog<\/a> – Pets.WebMB <\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

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