Sunday 27 November 2011

Natural Treats For Your Dog.

As with their own diets, pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of the nutritional needs of their pets and the ingredients contained in the foods themselves. More and more they appreciate the benefits of giving their animals treats made only from natural ingredients.

Natural dog treats are just that and have absolutely nothing added to them. So there are no cheap fillers, no artificial preservatives and most importantly no chemicals leaving just pure dog nutrition. The majority of them are gluten free and perfect for dogs with allergies.

Natural pork dog chews are probably the most popular and widely known dog treats. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from the ubiquitous pig’s ears to pig snouts and trotters. Pig’s ears are much loved by dogs and contain an acceptable quantity of fat with a flavour that dogs find irresistible! Available now are the Pork Bites , these are the pigs inner ear and just as tasty as the traditional pigs ears but at a much lower price.

Natural fish dog chews have loads of protein and different varieties may contain omega-3 and omega-6 which are fatty acids which promote a good healthy skin and fur.

Dog chews made from natural poultry are low in fat and are suitable for dogs with allergies. Dog chews made from natural lamb are perfect for sensitive dogs and dogs which are allergic to certain types of food.

Other favourites include the best training treat ever – dried liver strips which your dogs will do anything for and are a completely healthy treat. Black pudding sticks and salami sticks are mouth watering chewy treats which can be given whole or cut in to smaller pieces making them great value too. For good dental care you still cannot beat a good quality smoked bone for your pet to chew on, sterilised first before going through the smoking process leaving you with a tasty and safe bone for your dogs to chew on.

All these natural treats should ideally be oven baked, dried and contain no artificial colorants, preservatives or flavourings – most are also gluten free.

If you take a look around your kitchen, check in your fridge  or even look in the garden and you will be surprised at just how many natural treats are available right on your doorstep. Sliced apples, sticks of celery as well as carrots all make very good natural treats. Each and every one provides a range of proteins and vitamins. A carrot by itself contains five different vitamins, protein, iron, fibre and potassium. They are all natural ingredients with no added chemicals.

Whether or not you purchase commercial dog treats or use treats direct from your garden or your kitchen, natural dog treats are a fantastic way of providing your companion with a supplement of extra nutrition without the worry about which chemicals have been administered without your knowledge.

The number one reason dogs want to chew on bones or dog chews is a natural instinct which has been passed on for thousands of years. Dogs have an innate desire to chew and giving your dog a healthy and natural dog chew will benefit them in many ways. Puppies especially love to chew, this chewing facilitates teething and it is also their way of exploring objects in their world. In adult dogs chewing aids the dental care of your dog removing plaque, tartar and keeping gums in great condition.

As dog owners, we want to make sure that we choose the right dog chew for our dog. With so many choices of dog chews and treats available finding the right chew can be difficult. Different ages and sizes of dog will benefit from different strengths and sizes of treat – if in doubt feel free to ask us for any advice.