All About Dog Bones

And, in addition, bones for dogs you make at home can use your dog's favorite flavors – whether that is bananas, pumpkin or peanut butter.

Bone treats are a staple in most dog's diets! Every dog seems to enjoy them. And, if you are careful when you select the bones for your dog, whether you make them or buy them, bones can add healthy nutrition to your dog's diet.

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!

Size Counts

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 all your dog's favorite foods and healthy whole grains.

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