Find The Right Dog Treat For Your Dog's Health And Well-Being

Using a dog treat is a great way to reward your dog for good behavior and can be especially useful during training. The dog treat section of your local grocer or pet store is full of different dog treat flavors and brands. Browse the aisle and you'll recognize that most of these treats claim to be full of some kind of vitamin or nutrient that will improve, maintain and optimize your dog's health. Some will boast that they are good for things like your dog's digestive tract, heart and lungs or coat. They are especially important when it comes to doggie dental care. A special treat is commonly used to clean and maintain your dog's teeth. Treats are chewable and we all know that dogs love to chew. It's also extremely healthy for their teeth. Rawhide snacks or a bone that is either store bought or from the local butcher will encourage your dog to use their teeth.

Protein is commonly found in many treats on the market today. You can find nuggets or biscuits that are rich in protein for your canine. This same treat will often include different vitamins and minerals. Usually something like Omega 3 Fish oils for your dog's cardiovascular health. Read the ingredients and they shouldn't differ vary much from the vitamins and minerals that are essential to human health. It's good to get into the habit of reading the ingredients to ensure that your dog is digesting natural ingredients rather than potentially harmful chemicals and preservatives. Sometimes your dog can develop allergies to the hard to digest low quality protein sources or preservatives.

Many people opt to create homemade goodies for their four-legged friend. You can make some great tasting recipes from the comfort of your own home. Tasty ones can be made from thinly sliced pieces of steak, beef, chicken, small chunks of cooked hamburger, rice balls, vegetables or small pieces of cheese. ALWAYS AVOID feeding your dog chocolate, turkey, pork, onion, raisins, grapes, spicy food, acidic food and soy. These are incredibly hard for your dog's digestive system and can make your dog sick.

You can typically find recipes online. There are many excellent sources on the Internet for tasty, nutritious and affordable homemade dog treats.

Scott Jackson has been in the Pet Industry for over ten years. He has managed large Pet Specialty Retail stores and has worked as a distributor rep in the pet industry. He is a pet owner and lover who has extensive knowledge in pet nutrition and care. He runs a website http://www.coloradopetresources.com and http://www.dogandcatarticles.com where he gives information on pet care, location of Colorado independent pet retailers, vets, breeders and a general meeting place for pet lovers. Visit http://www.coloradopetresources.com and find the information you need.