Make sure that you choose dog treats that have healthy whole grains, interesting flavors to please your dog, and NO chemical additives or preservatives to harm your favorite pet!
Not only do healthy bone treats provide good nutrients, they are also good for your dog's teeth and gums if the bones are crisp and hard.
Bones can help to keep your pet's teeth free from tartar and they exercise his gums when he chews.
In fact, many dog bones are considered to be dog dental treats.
When you choose bones treats, make sure that they are firm and crisp and that they have healthy ingredients.
Dog treats don't have to be bad for your dog--they can be a healthy addition to his diet!
Size Counts For Dog Treats and Bones
Dogs, of course, come in all shapes and sizes. And that is something to keep in mind when you are choosing dog treats for your pet.
If you have a large breed dog, you can buy (or make) the big bones for her. For large breed dogs, you can use the 5” or 6” bone cookie cutters to make big bones.
Medium sized dogs can have medium sized bones, and small dogs, little ones.
If you have an obese or overweight dog, try using small bones, or a 1” bone cookie cutter—like that used in my mini bones recipe. That way your dog will still get to have treats, but you will be cutting down on the number of calories that she gets.
And, lastly, if you have a dog in training, try using little bones or dog treats. When a dog is getting training treats, he gets a large number of treats. Cutting down on the size of the treats will cut down on the calories that your dog gets.
No matter what size your dog is...you can add good nutrition to her diet and also keep her caloric intake under control if you choose the treats you buy well.
Or—better yet—you can make homemade dog treats, using a good cookbook like Janine Adams' (Dog World Magazine) You Bake 'em Dog Biscuits Cookbook, using all your dog's favorite foods and healthy whole grains.