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Just say “NO” to Junk Food Treats– Choose All Natural Pet Treats
Your pets love treats. It probably makes you feel good to be able to offer a treat to your dog or cat. It is one of those “extra” ways to show affection to your dog or cat. Show your dog or cat how much you care by giving them an all natural treat along with some hugs and praises.
Beware of the “Junk Food” Treats With all the new dog and cat treats they have available these days, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones your dog or cat will like best. The fact is your dog or cat will like just about any snack that you give them. Cat and dog treats are just like human food in that if they taste great, they probably are not that great for you! It is up to you to bring home a snack that is wholesome and all natural. The first step is to eliminate any dog food, cat food, or dog and cat treats that are not all natural. Stay away from the fake bacon and pepperoni and imitation cheese. Many of the store brand treats contain ingredients that can have a negative impact on your pet’s overall health. Choose All Natural Treats for your Dog or Cat Don’t worry! You don’t have to give up giving treats to your furry friend. There are alternative choices available to you. More and more companies are developing all natural dog foods, all natural cat foods, and all natural treats for your pets. Tips on What to Look for in an All Natural Dog or Cat Treat- Dog treats should have proteins that are not by-products. For example, our Tasty Rewards Training Treats contain farm raised chicken and venison raised in New Zealand and our Wholesome Hearts all natural dog treats contain chicken meal and eggs.
- All treats should contain vitamins and minerals.
- Cat treats should contain an amino acid called Taurine. It is essential for their health in that it helps to prevent blindness due to central retinal degeneration and heart failure. Our Flint River Ranch Bonita Flakes contain Taurine.
- Pumpkin Kernels are an excellent source for protein and vitamins. Our Tasty Rewards Training Treats contain Pumpkin Kernels, which are great for your dog’s brain health. Oil from pumpkin seeds contains iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and linoleic acid. Pumpkin seeds also contain L-tryptophan.
- Treats that contain Lecithin will help in your dog’s digestion of dietary fats, and you will notice an improvement in your dog’s coat. It will be more sheen and shiny.
- Steer clear of treats that contain corn, wheat or wheat gluten, soy or soy gluten. Our Wholesome Hearts all natural treats do not contain these ingredients, nor do they contain any artificial colors or artificial flavors.
Using All Natural Treats during Dog Obedience Training
It is a known fact that dog’s love treats. While praises are very important during dog obedience training, all natural dog treats are very important, as well. This is a time that you will be giving your dog treats more often than usual. Make sure the treats you choose are all natural and do not contain imitation ingredients that can be harmful to your dog’s health. Your dog or cat is important to you. Feeding your dog or cat all natural treats is a way to “show your love” while also contributing to their overall health
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