Sunday, March 29, 2015

A Dog Lover's Guide To Picking Organic Gourmet Dog Treats

By Iva Cannon


If you are a dog lover, or know someone who is, chances are you are looking for ways to spoil a certain canine companion. One of the best ways to do this is by giving them organic gourmet dog treats. These can be delicious and a fun alternative to many of the mass-produced treats that are on the market. These items are not all created equal, however. Here is what you need to know to find safe, delicious things that you can feed any dog safely.

There are different options to choose from. Some are baked items that are shaped like biscuits. Others are shaped like human baked goods such as cupcakes or cookies. Other organic versions are made from dehydrated meat that may or may not be seasoned with other ingredients. All of these can be found in organic versions and all of them can be great for dogs.

You may need to read ingredient lists before making your choice. Not everything organic is right for everyone and these items are no exception to this. For example, organic ingredients such as garlic, onions and chocolate are bad for dogs and can even cause life threatening medical problems. Organic pumpkin, oats and sweet potato are excellent choices for any canine companion. If you have food allergies, you also want to make sure that ingredients such as peanut butter will not cause you any health problems either.

You need to make sure that you are tailoring the treat to the size of the dog you are buying it for. For example, smaller dogs will typically do better with options which are scaled down in size. Some organic rawhide items can be fantastic options for canine friends but they can get soft and gooey if they are chewed but not consumed. You want to make sure that the treats will not sit around and rot because a dog isn't large enough to finish them off quickly.

If you are considering giving your pet organic raw treats it is even more important to do your research. Look at the storage and feeding requirements that these treats bring with them. It is important to look at potential dental problems that can result when feeding bones and consider if anyone in your family has a compromised immune system. This can be an issue if they are handling food items that may or may not have bacteria growing on them.

If you are thinking about providing your dog with rawhide items you need to be careful. While these are good for some dogs others have ended up dealing with serious medical issues. Reading reviews and news articles may help you avoid ones that have been making dogs sick. Always make sure that you monitor your dog if you give it rawhide as choking can be a problem.

Just keep an eye on how much you are feeding your canine friend. All food has calories and some snacks can be quite rich. If you see that your pet is gaining weight, you may want to reduce the amount you are feeding them.

Once you know what you want to buy, there are many places where you can find options. Many pet stores will have them as well as specialty shops that cater specifically to dogs. The internet can be a great place to look as well. Then you can feel confident you are feeding your special friend something wonderful for them to enjoy.




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