Most of us love taking care of pets such as cats, birds and puppies. Even the wild animals need our care. This is human nature – we really love taking care of animals. However, as we probably know, the animals we best take care of are our best friends – dogs! We often treat them as if they are humans, teach them various tricks, how to eat properly, how to use the toilet and even how to count! However, are we really sure that we are giving them the care they need? Dogs are not like us, after all. If we feel bad, we complain, but dogs cannot talk. So we have to be very observant and interpret their needs and potential problems on the basis of their behaviour.
So what should we do? It’s easy! Give them healthy dog treats! How?
1. First, we should choose treats that are made of natural ingredients. Foods that are full of sugar and fats are not good for any dog as it harms the organism and causes various diseases, such as obesity.
2. You can give your dog fish as a treat because it has less calories and low fat. Besides, it contains a lot of important nutrients which positively affect the dog’s hair and overall condition.
3. Do not let your dog eat have many treats before meals. On days when you and your dog are attending training sessions, make his food portions smaller, because during the training you will be giving him extra food as rewards. Remember, common sense and moderation are the most important here.
4. Give your pet healthy food only. Nowadays, there are many diet supplements which contain ingredients like glucosamine that contributes to healthy joints and alleviates arthritis symptoms.
5. Look for small dog treats with a low caloric content. In specialist shops or even in supermarkets you can find a wide variety of products which provide the dogs with the necessary nutrition, at the same time not containing a lot of calories.
6. Do not let dog treats account for over ten percent of the dog’s diet. The most important is the main meal of the day which, combined with the remaining two, will ensure the dog’s diet is healthy and well-balanced.
7. Make sure that all your dog’s meals are healthy, nutritious, and well balanced. We don’t want to feed our pets with empty calories.
Nowadays, many dog owners are in favour of using healthy dog treats for their pets. Maybe it’s because they realized that this will help to prevent various health problems in future. Because healthier treats will result in less disease and illness in older dogs, the costs of veterinary health care will be lowered. Of course, the money is not the most important here, the most important is the fact that our pet is healthy and happy constantly showing us love and affection. Therefore, it worth giving our dogs healthy biscuits, cookies or bones instead of foods that are high in fats. In this way and you can be sure that you are giving your per a nutritious foundation for a better life. Experiment with various kinds of dog treats so you’ll know what your dog needs. You can also consider the below recipe.
Healthy dog treat recipe:
- two cups of rye flour
- one-half cup vegetable oil
- two-thirds cup of water
- one-half cup of white flour
- one-quarter cup of cornmeal
- one-quarter teaspoonful of vanilla
Mix the cornmeal and both flours, add the vegetable oil, then add the vanilla and water.
Place cut portions on a greased cookie pan and allow to cook for a half-hour.
Remember: do not overfeed your dog. It is still the best approach to making them healthy.
