Many dog owners love to spoil their dogs from time to time with a special gift. However, with all the different delicacies to choose from, how do you choose the best delight for your dog? How do you know what is safe and what is not? If you decide to make your own dog treats, how do you know which ingredients will not be harmful to your dog? Should you give your dog new toys for treats or special food? With so many types and types of treats on the market, one can easily become overwhelmed when trying to decide what is best for their dog.
You should choose a dog treatment that you think will best suit your dog. All dogs are different, even dogs of the same breed, so you should consider your dogs' personality and health when selecting a gift. You need to think about how active your dog is, what you plan on using the treats for, your dog's health, any known food allergies he may have and how big he is.
Many pet stores have treats specially formulated for certain breeds of dogs. They are made with ingredients that are guaranteed to be safe for your dog and easy to digest. Although they are a little expensive, these are the safest option to give your dog a dietary gift. Basically, you can be one hundred percent sure that these treats will not cause any problems for your beloved pet.
If your dog is really active or competes in shows, he may need to have more fat and protein in his diet than normal dogs. The extra fat and protein will help give you the energy you need to power your routines. So if your dog needs a lot of energy, or participates in any kind of competitive shows or exercise regimes, then you should probably choose treats that have extra protein and fat that can convert to extra energy.
You must consider for what purpose you want the dog to serve. Are they just a good way to spoil your puppy? Are you going to use them for training purposes? Will they be used as something to help keep your puppy satisfied while he is busy or has to be outside? If you are giving your puppy a gift to be kind to, make sure the gift you are giving is healthy and low in fat, especially if you plan to give it regularly. It is very easy for dogs to become obese, which can lead to a host of health problems.
Giving your Dog treats for training purposes can help him reward him for his good behavior, just be sure to give him a little treat, something he can do in one bite. It should be a delight that you really like and can eat fairly quickly so that you can continue training. Just allowing your dog to have this special dog treatment as a reward for training will give it additional purpose.
In case you are busy, or have to be away from home for a while, it is a good idea to leave your dog a gift that will keep him busy during that time. Small chunks of food won't do the trick, as they'll all probably gobble up before you can get your car off the road. Raw leather chews and bones are usually good for this purpose. Some dogs can take hours to get through a rawhide bone, and while you're giving them something that takes up their time, you're also giving them something that also helps maintain their dental health. Try to choose the correct size bone for your dog, if you are too small it will not last long, and you also risk getting it in your throat. If you get a bone that is too big, he won't be able to manipulate it so he can chew on it. It's important that you choose something that doesn't break into smaller pieces, as these can be potentially fatal choking risks for your dog, especially if left alone with his treatment.
Always keep your dog's health in mind when shopping for treats, and remember to read the labels carefully. If you know that your dog is allergic to a particular food, learn to read the labels and all the possible names it may be hidden for. Your vet can help you learn what to look for to make sure what you buy is safe for your dog.
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