The Best Dog Treats For Your Dog
Now that we’ve covered some dog treats to avoid, let’s talk about the alternatives—the treats you can give your dog that will keep them happy and healthy.
When shopping for dog treats, you should look for treats that are:
Grain-free
Full of nutritional value
Made from high-quality ingredients
So what, exactly, are the best treats to give your pup?
Soft-Baked Treats are a great option. Soft-baked treats (like Winner Winner Chicken Dinner) are a little easier on your pup’s chompers—but still have all the nutritional benefits (and yumminess!) you’d want in a treat.
If your dog is head over paws for flavorful treats, Crunchy Biscuit Treats are a great option. Crunchy Biscuit Treats have everything your dog could want in a treat. They’re packed with both flavor and nutrition and are free from any of the “nasties” (like wheat, corn, and soy) you want to avoid when choosing dog treats.
Avoid the treat aisle altogether and find plenty of nutritious choices already on hand in your kitchen. Because obesity can be a huge issue for dogs, stick with fruits and vegetables. Recommended items are apples, bananas, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon, pure pumpkin purée, and peppers. These items should be sliced, and remove all the seeds before serving your dog.
A list of approved low-calorie human foods also includes blueberries, Cheerios, small pieces of cheese, lean proteins like chicken and beef, and even ice cubes. “You can also use common human foods you might already have in your fridge — just remember to break them into very small pieces.”
“Human food is fine,” with one caveat. “Just not from the table.” One last tip: “Keep these additions to less than 10 percent of your dog’s caloric daily intake,” Barrack advises.
