Brooklyn Veterinarian Recommends Top 5 Treats for Dogs
Dog treats should only comprise 10 percent of your dog's daily diet. Feeding your dog too many treats and "people" food can lead to obesity, pancreatic inflammation, and gastrointestinal problems. In addition, some human foods dogs like to eat are actually harmful to your dog's health. Grapes, raisins, onions, and chocolate contain chemicals toxic to dogs while tree nuts rich in fats and oils can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and inflammation of the pancreas. Keep your dog healthy and happy by feeding him tasty treats approved by your veterinarian in Brooklyn.
Newman’s Own Snack Sticks
These snack sticks adhere to good pet nutrition guidelines by offering the following dog-friendly ingredients: organic chicken, organic carrots, organic oat flour, cane molasses and vitamin E (tocopherol). If you are trying to teach your dog tricks, Newman's Own Snack Sticks make great rewards your dog will look forward to receiving--after performing their trick, of course!
Castor & Pollux Organic Dog Cookies
Containing organic chicken, peas, oats, rice and barley, Castor & Pollux Dog Cookies are naturally flavored with chicken liver and chicken fat all dogs love.
Merrick Power Bites
Your veterinarian in Brooklyn recommends Merrick Power Bites for their tastiness and nutrition. When dogs eat these treats, they receive the health benefits of deboned turkey, potato protein, deboned chicken, peas and many other canine-safe ingredients.
Homemade Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
This is an easy-to-make dog treat that will have your dog eagerly waiting by the oven for them to finish baking! Just slice chicken breasts into very thin slices (1/4" to 1/8" thickness) after removing all fat and bake for two hours at 350 degrees. Cut chicken strips into smaller pieces after cooling.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Combine two cups of whole wheat flour and one cup of rolled oats, then add 1/3 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky and about one cup of water to dry ingredients. Knead dough. Roll out the dough, cut with cookie cutters and bake for 40 minutes at 350° F.
Call Your Brooklyn Veterinarian Today!
If you have questions about pet nutrition or would like to schedule an appointment with your Brooklyn veterinarian, please call 718-623-3999 today.