Pet treats can be a great way of rewarding your puppy or cat. However, they can also be extremely bad for your pet in high quantities and should therefore be kept to a minimum.
It is also wise to be aware which ‘treats’ are likely to be negative in small quantities too. Feeding your pet scraps may seem like a good idea, but those which are high in fat or ‘junk’ could be far more detrimental to your pet than they are to you and you should therefore be aware exactly what you are feeding your puppy or cat at all times if you want to keep them as healthy as possible.
Chocolate, for example can be poisonous to many animals, and even feeding your pet small amounts of chocolate could lead to them being very ill indeed.
So which treats are best for your animals? Well, there is actually plenty of potential to get treats that are both extremely tasty and also healthy too. Such treats can cost more, but in the long run being focused on the pet diet you give your pet will bring many rewards, some of which will most likely be financial. Yes, natural treats and the most nutritionally balanced pet food will cost slightly more, but your pet is far more likely to eat them as they will undoubtedly be tastier, whilst you will also find that vet’s bills reduce dramatically as they simply do not get ill as much.
The other benefit of a pet diet where even the treats are healthy and natural is that you don’t have to worry about how often you treat them. Just as we have deserts at the end of a meal, you may choose you want to treat your pet after every major meal too, and if you have the right treats you can do so and ensure they still stay as healthy as possible.