If you want to provide a healthy snack for your dog in between meals or for training purposes, there are some great options that will taste good and provide a nutritious reward. There are so many options that are inexpensive and may even be currently available in your home. Here is an overview of 5 different healthy snack options for your dogs.
1. One healthy snack for your dog that also can keep his teeth fresh and clean is a dental treat. One such brand is low in calories but rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals: Greenies. Greenies Lite dental chews are specifically formulated to clean your dog’s teeth and come in different sizes depending on how large your dog is. It is great being able to protect your dog’s teeth while also providing a healthy treat at the same time.
2. There are some great homemade recipes to make healthy dog treats available at Dogtreatrecipes.org, including recipes that are hypoallergenic, for smaller dogs and frozen. Some great recipes include Veggie Dog Biscuits and Icy Paws. One advantage of making the dog treats yourself is saving money with inexpensive ingredients you have already at hand and being able to tailor the treat to the tastes of your individual pup. These treats can be baked in the form of biscuits, cookies, or loaves. These recipes can be a great addition to store-bought meals, spoiling your dog the way she deserves.
3. Treats can be a good way to introduce your dog to foods that aren’t processed or are preservative free. There are great healthy options that provide anti-oxidants and other healthy promoting nutrients from select grains, fruits, vegetables, and seeds. One such company called Supertreats allows you to spoil your pets with premium quality ingredients without exposing your dog to corn, wheat, soy or anything artificial.
4. You might not even know that you have probably had a great option for your dog in your fridge–carrots. Yes, carrots aren’t just made for rabbits, many dogs love them too. They are a healthy all natural option which can be a great treat to give a dog without having to worry about giving him needless calories. If you freeze some baby carrots, they are a particularly soothing option for a teething puppy. If you don’t want to give your dog a real carrot, a great alternative is made by pegetables which functions like a normal dog treat but has the healthy properties of carrots.
5. If you want to fill a Kong toy or have a pill you want to give your dog, peanut butter can be a great treat for your dog. If you put a little bit of peanut butter on an old toy, it will often give your dog hours of enjoyment. You can also put peanut butter in the hollow of a bone and let your dog lick it out that way. You can find great peanut butter flavored treats like these available at Target in the form of Rawhide chips.
