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Dog Treats: How to indulge your pet without health hazard

In the article “Treating Fido Right,” Lucy Postins, Founder of Honest Kitchen,  confirms that “Many commercial treats are loaded with sugar, chemical preservatives, colorings, by-products and allergy-causing grains like wheat, corn and soy. Aim to keep Fido trim by limiting treats, making him work for them and using healthy “people foods” or natural treats such as those below. Use raw baby carrots, diced up chicken or tiny pieces of cheese for training sessions in place of commercial treats—but remember to never treat Fido with grapes, raisins, candies or chocolate”.
How many treats are too many? It depends on the individual animal. For a younger pup or adolescent dog, treating is more frequent because the goal is to imprint certain behaviors in his mind and keep all experiences fun and rewarding. Keep the treats really tiny and varied to avoid over-indulging or filling up too much between meals and causing weight gain.

In “How to Identify and Pick Top Quality Dog Treats,” Nancy Kerns provides some tips on what to look for:
The same attributes that indicate quality in human food denote quality in pet food. Top-quality ingredients are as fresh, pure, and minimally processed as possible; whole food ingredients are better than by-products or food “fractions.” For example, “wheat” is better than “wheat flour.” “Wheat flour” is better than “wheat bran and wheat germ.” The more highly processed and reconstituted an ingredient is, the more opportunities it has for adulteration and contamination, and the more nutrients it loses.
It stands to reason that the freshest ingredients available to U.S. food makers will be grown in the U.S. While some manufacturers argue that their oversight of foreign ingredient providers is reliable, we strongly prefer domestic ingredient sources. The only exception may be those ingredients that are near-impossible to obtain from U.S. sources, such as free-range, organic venison. Even so, if we found a treat that contained domestically sourced free-range, organic venison, we’d favor it over a product containing free-range, organic venison from New Zealand.

Ingredients to avoid:
Artificial preservatives, including BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, potassium sorbate, sodium nitrate (used for dual purposes, preservative and coloring), and calcium propionate should be avoided.
Artificial colors. Color is added to dog treats to appeal to you; your dog doesn’t care what color the treat is! You aren’t going to eat these treats, are you? So don’t buy treats that contain these unnecessary (and many believe unhealthy) chemicals.
Chemical humectants, such as propylene glycol. These are used in some pet (and human!) foods to keep them moist and chewy, and to prevent discoloration in preserved meats. There are more natural, food-sourced humectants available, such as vegetable glycerin and molasses.
Speaking of glycerin: If it’s not identified as “vegetable glycerin” (a food-sourced product), it’s likely to be a petrochemical product – not good.

The following is a list of our top picks at Doggiefood.com:
*Note: the products are not listed in any particular order

Zuke’s (2.99 for Mini Naturals 6oz bag sold at doggiefood.com). Mini Naturals natural dog treats are the ideal size for training or frequently rewarding your dog without overfeeding. At just two calories each, every moist morsel is packed full of premium ingredients, including the vitamins and minerals your dog needs to stay healthy. Dog trainers recommend Mini Naturals – they hold their shape in your pocket or bait bag, and no dog will be a bad dog for long when you reward them with the delicious taste of real chicken, salmon or peanut butter.

* Made with high quality proteins and grains and enriched with vitamins and minerals

* Made in the USA with USA sourced meats, grains, fruits and vegetables

* Free of wheat, corn and soy

Greenies dental treats for dogs (21.99 for 27oz bulk canister at doggiefood.com) Greenies are proven to remove plaque and tartar – even heavy deposits – reducing gingivitis, freshening breath and improving your dog’s overall oral health by helping to fight off dental disease. In fact, Greenies was the first treat to receive the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance for both plaque and tartar removal.

*Increased Digestibility – the new chew is 96% digestible, which is higher than the average dry dog food’s rate of 80 – 85%.

*Custom Chewiness – studying different breeds of dogs to determine how they chew resulted in 5 different sized chews, each with a different chewy texture, to suit all dogs.

*Added Vitamins and Minerals – for a nutritionally complete chew.

Feed 1 GREENIES dental treat per day. Not suitable for dogs less than 5 lbs or dogs less than 6 months of age. Fresh drinking water should always be available.

Dogswell Veggie Life Vitality Dog Treats (4.50 for a 5oz bag at doggiefood.com) are fortified with Flaxseed and Vitamins A & E for healthy eyes, skin and coat. These treats are also easy to digest, low in fat and sodium, and a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Dogswell Veggie Life Happy Hips Dog Treats (4.50 for a 5oz bag at doggiefood.com) are fortified with Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help maintain healthy hips and joints.
These treats are also easy to digest, low in fat and sodium, and a great source of vitamins and antioxidants.

Snook’s Sweet Potato Dog Chips (6.50 for an 8oz bag at doggiefood.com) are made with Organic Sweet Potatoes and Natural Vitamin E. This company uses only high quality ingredients in our product and make them all by hand in Oregon, USA. Sweet Potato Dog chews and chips are recommended for dogs on special diets and also makes a great alternative to bones and rawhide. Helps keep teeth and gums healthy and clean.

Dr. Harvey’s Le Dogue Bites (10.95 for a 3oz bag at doggiefood.com) are the answer to the dog lover’s quest for a delicious and healthy treat for their companion dogs! Finally, a treat with no added salt, sugar, preservatives, or coloring agents. Le Dogue Bites is a totally natural, human consumption grade treat that all dogs will love! Dr. Harvey uses only the best ingredients in all of his foods. The freeze dried fish, beef and chicken in Le Dogue Bites is the exact same product as is used in making human consumption soups and sauces. We’re sure Le Dogue Bites will have your dogs asking for more. Your best friend deserves the very best and Le Dogue Bites have no equal.

Dr. Harvey’s Barkotti (10.99 for a 16oz box at doggiefood.com) is made with 100% human consumption ingredients. Dr. Harvey uses all natural and organic ingredients and bakes them in a human facility in the USA. Barkotti contain no artificial coloring or flavoring and no preservatives of any kind. Barkotti also contains no wheat, soy or corn and no refined sugar of salt.
Dr. Harvey’s Barkotti are also a great source of vitamins and minerals, promotes healthy gums and teeth, freshens breath, and are considered to be great training treats.

Dr Harvey’s Power Patties-Freeze Dried Tripe Treats For Dogs (19.99 for 3oz bag at doggiefood.com) is a fantastic treat for your companion dog and cat. When fed in conjunction with a healthy, all natural diet, Power Patties will help to keep your dog/cat in peak condition. All natural and raw diets have been shown to increase longevity, vitality, energy and over all well-being of companion animals, while decreasing susceptibility to allergies and disease. Power Patties are not just healthy, they are absolutely scrumptious.

Bravo! Bonus Bites meat treats (from 6.99 at doggiefood.com) Bravo! offers an extensive line of freeze dried and dry-roasted treats. Bravo! Bonus Bites are 100% all meat, and made from all-natural, antibiotic-free, grass-fed, grain free meats and organ meat protein sources.

Polkadog Bakery, a new company to Doggiefood.com, has a variety of baked dog treats for any and every occasion. The Bonus? All of their products are all natural and vitamin fortified. For example, the Polkadog Bakery Shop Wonder Nuggets (7.95 for 8oz at Doggiefood.com). Chock full of glucosamine and chondroitin, and seasoned with all-natural dried beef liver for a lip-smacking Pow!, the Mighty Mutt gives a boost to achy, aging joints, and is ideal for training or that extra little pick-me-up. Feeling a little sluggish? Let Polka Dog Bakery’s Power-B Wonder Nuggets zap you with a fortified pick-me-up. Formulated with all-natural, locally-sourced peanut butter and whole bee pollen to provide a rush of vitamins and minerals, Power-B Wonder Nuggets are soft, easy on the stomach, and ideally sized for quick training rewards or older dogs that want to feel like spring-chickens again.

Treats and snacks are a wonderful way to reinforce your connection with your pet. They are a way to show love and are useful as something for Fido to earn by exhibiting behavior that makes you happy. Remembering the simple rules of snacking which are treating in moderation, not offering treats for “free” and using healthy options instead of poor quality treats, will help Fido stay healthy, happy and well behaved, too! (Retrieved from Fido Friendly at HonestKitchen.com)

For pricing information, go to www.doggiefood.com. For individual inquiries, feel free to call us at 401-667-0110.

Postins, L. (2011). Treating fido right. Fido Friendly. Retrieved on February 22, 2011.

Kerns, N. (2009). How to Identify and Pick Top Quality Dog Treats. Whole Dog Journal. Retrieved on February 22, 2011.

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