Many dog owners are concerned about the health and general well-being of their pets these days.
Unfortunately, in an effort to treat their dogs well, the owners may end up feeding them treats that are unhealthy, and nutritionally deficient.
When a dog has too many treats that are high in calories and fat, they can become overweight, and obese, in much the same way as humans can.
Also, just as in the human population, an unhealthy diet for your dog can lead to heart disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, arthritis and many other health problems.
If you want to keep your canine healthy, and at the correct weight for its breed, you need to feed him healthy treats.
This article provides a few ideas for dog treats that you might consider feeding your pet.
1.
Feed your dog fresh vegetables.
Believe it or not, most dogs really do enjoy vegetables.
Feed your pet some lightly cooked carrots, peas or green beans and you will be surprised at how much he or she likes them.
You could also mixed vegetables with their regular food to increase the nutritional value of their diet.
2.
Rice is another treat that your dog will probably love.
You can feed your animal delicious treats in the form of rice cakes that you give as a dessert or alongside the regular food he eats.
Rice is a particularly good food to help your lovable pet lose weight and stay fit and trim.
3.
Cooked egg white is favorite food of canines the world over.
You could offer this food as a treat whenever your pet has behaved well.
Some people cook these in advance and store them in a container so they are at hand whenever needed.
Don't give your animal the egg yolk however as this has a high fat and cholesterol content.
4.
Popcorn and pasta are also very popular treats to feed your dog.
You need to make sure that the popcorn is plain and does not contain any salt or sugar.
As for the pasta, just make sure you serve it plain cooked, and your dog will love you for it.
In conclusion, you can see that rather than feeding your dog treats that are packed with fat and calories, you can opt for dog treats that are healthy and full of nutrition.
Your dog will not only get tasty treats that are sure to please, but also not have to suffer the health consequences of being overweight.