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Choosing the Right Dog Treats for Your Canine Companion
Dog treats are available in a huge variety of flavors, shapes,
colors, sizes and types. They are an excellent way to reward or
to train any type of dog. However, some dog treats are full of
artificial additives and preservatives, so make sure you read
the list of ingredients on the packet before you buy them.
Faced with such a variety it's hard to know which types of dog
treats are best for your dog. So let's take a look at what's
available and then you can make an informed choice.
The first category of dog treats is soft treats. These include
LiverSnax, BeefEaters and human food such as raw hot dogs,
bologna, cheese and cooked, unseasoned chicken or turkey. Soft
treats make great rewards and are ideal for obedience training,
housebreaking training or just as a snack. Being small and
portable makes these nutritious nibbles particularly suitable
for training and they won't spoil your dog's appetite for dinner
or upset her stomach.
Learn More About Dog Treats And Dog Obedience
Another treat category is biscuits, and these are also good for
training purposes. Beef liver treats are a popular choice. They
are tasty, healthy and very easy to make yourself - just bake in
the oven until crispy. You can also boil beef liver seasoned
with garlic powder. When it's cooked, place on a cookie sheet
and bake in the oven until dry. Cut into bite-size pieces after
cooling. You can put these treats into small sandwich bags to
take with you for training sessions.
Ears and snouts are also much loved treats. Smaller dogs and
puppies can be kept entertained for hours with a delicious pig's
ear! Most ears and snouts come with a smoked flavor which will
add to you pet's enjoyment.
Hard treats such as bones and rawhide satisfy a dog's natural
urge to chew and can help clean their teeth and remove plaque.
While dogs do enjoy them, many experts advise against rawhide
dog treats. Frequent rawhide chewers commonly develop irritation
and rashes on their lips from the prolonged exposure to the
rawhide's chemicals. Rawhide cannot be digested and if swallowed
can cause serious problems. Non-toxic chew toys are a much safer
option and there's a vast assortment available. Don't be tempted
to give your dog chicken or turkey bones as these can splinter
when chewed and can pierce vital organs, often resulting in
fatality.
More and more pet owners are choosing organic treats for their
dogs. These treats are free from any chemicals or toxins and are
often fortified with vitamins and minerals, which can help,
prevent the development of skin problems, allergies, and
diabetes and kidney problems.
Edible dog treats should be high in vitamins and nutrients and
low in fat. Vegetables such as raw broccoli, raw baby carrots or
raw red peppers can keep even a fussy dog happy. You can also
try pineapples, grapes bananas, apples and pears. Your dog will
soon let you know which she prefers.
Read More About Organic Dog Treats
Michalis "BIG Mike" Kotzakolios
Kotzakoliou,
SSA
About the author:
BIG Mike is a well known author, developer and Adsense expert as
well as the owner of Niche Maniacs - a unique Adsense Marketing
System designed to build long-term passive income streams from
Adsense, YPN, Chitika and other PPC services.
Written by: Michalis "BIG Mike" Kotzakolios
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