Every caring dog owner does not miss the opportunity to pamper their pet with a tasty and healthy treat.
The range of treats for dogs is now extremely large. It is important to choose for a four-legged friend not only tasty, but also a healthy delicacy. You can buy treats at the Pet Store , choosing the appropriate option based on the needs and preferences of the dog.
Kinds
Dog treats can vary in composition, texture, shape, and appearance. The following options are considered the most popular:
- Delicacies of natural origin. This category includes such favorite meat delicacies as beef lung, strips of jerky and liver, bones. These products are completely safe for dogs, and even the most spoiled pets like their taste. In the manufacture of such treats, raw meat undergoes careful selection and special processing.
- Sublimated products are available in jars or sealed bags (pouches). Such delicacies are made from fish or meat raw materials by processing at low temperatures.
- Chew sticks for dogs contain a small amount of meat ingredients (about 20%). The rest of the volume falls on the share of filler additives. Such sticks can be used not only as a tasty treat, but also as a means for brushing your teeth. These treats often have a mouth refreshing effect and may contain vitamin supplements and calcium.
- Baked treats are high-calorie snacks similar in composition to high-quality dry food. They may contain amino acids to keep the dog in good health.
- Biscuits are small dog biscuits. It is quite high in calories, so you can not give it to your pet too often.
- Gelatin treats often come in the form of bones or sticks. They are useful for puppies and young dogs, have a positive effect on the condition of the teeth and the skeletal system. It is especially convenient to give such treats to a puppy when he is teething.
Advantages
Dog treats have many advantages:
- Treats can be used as a reward to reinforce your pet’s positive behavior.
- Treats have a positive effect on the dog’s nervous system.
- Many types of treats allow you to maintain healthy teeth, relieve them of bacterial plaque.
- Dog treats contain many substances that are beneficial to the health of the animal. Some delicacies have a therapeutic effect, can be used as an aid in the treatment of certain diseases.