Creating Healthy Puppy Treats with Everyday Foods

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Puppy Treats 

Without a doubt, looking at the ingredients list of puppy treats and being able to understand it can be very challenging but essential that you build your knowledge of the ingredients, to ensure you do not purchase a dangerous dog treat or a treat that contains harmful ingredients – this is the best way to tell if a puppy treat is healthy.

After all, what goes into your puppy has a huge impact on their health and the longevity of their life.

Many commercial puppy treats contain poor ingredients and high amounts of carbohydrates which can contribute to weight problems, diabetes, and many other illnesses and diseases that are related to an unhealthy diet. We strive to ensure our dogs are getting good quality dog food but we must also do the same for the treats we give them.

Avoid purchasing commercial treats that contain corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors, meat by meat products, and meat meals.  For more detailed information on the ingredients that you should be avoiding, check out my Healthy Dog Treats post for more details.

Turning Human Foods Into Exciting Puppy Treats

Creating Healthy Puppy Treats with Everyday Foods

You could save money by using the foods that you already have at home as treats for your puppy, which is very convenient and saves a trip to the store. There is a range of human foods that I give to my dog and she goes crazy for them as they are different from the regular puppy and dog treats and they are healthy. Below are a few of my recommendations:

Cheese ‘My Dog’s is Addicted’ – Fresh mozzarella, cheese sticks, and cheddar cheese are always a great hit.

Fresh and Dehydrated Meats – Chicken, Liver, Turkey..you can use any type of meat. As a suggestion, if you’re going to use high-fat meat like a sausage, only use a small amount.

Baby Food – Each time you reward your puppy for good behavior or if his learning a new trick, let him lick a small amount of baby food from a plastic spoon ‘one lick per reward’ and once the jar is empty you can reuse this and fill it with peanut butter, cream cheese or something else that you know your puppy loves.

Healthy Fruit and Veggies ‘Good if your dog is on a diet’ – Make sure you always wash the ingredients and remove any rinds, inedible skins, seeds and pits before feeding to your puppy or dog. Keep in mind that dogs can’t generally digest these too well, so they may come out the same way as they went in – So keep the treats to a reasonable size for your dog or puppy.

GOOD FRUITS

                                      GOOD VEGGIES

  • Apple
  • Apricot
  • Banana
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Mango
  • Orange
  • Pear
  • Pineapple
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Green Beans
  • Lettuce
  • Pumpkin ‘Good for Upset Stomachs’
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potato

Using Your Pup’s Regular Food (Wet or Dry)

Many dog owners use their dog’s everyday food as treats, I know what you thinking already ‘Why?’. There are reasons why some dog owners do this.

  • The dog could be on a prescription diet meaning they are limited to what treats, if any, can be given.
  • There are some doggies out there that are ‘Picky Eaters’ and use their preferred FoodWorks well.

Kibble that is taken from your puppy’s daily allowance, can be used when you do training sessions with your puppy. This will only be successful if your puppy likes his dry food enough to do tricks for it.

Try giving your dog his food in a more exciting way than usual to see a change.

Putting the kibble in a sealed bag with small bits of bacon, cheese, or a hotdog for a few hours before training will allow it to absorb the odor from the human foods, which will thrill your puppy.

It’s easy to make fun snacks from your puppy’s kibble or canned wet food. No other components should put your dog at risk.

I focused on homemade treat recipes utilizing your dog’s usual diet. Check out the recipes below to spice up your puppy’s treat and make him happy.

Creating Healthy Puppy Treats with Everyday Foods

Healthy Homemade Puppy Treats

You can make your puppy treats, this can be one of the best ways to not only be sure what ingredients are in your puppy’s treat. Surprisingly, you can save money too – and who doesn’t want a little extra money in their pocket. If you’ve been looking and researching for a healthy and delicious treat to give to your pampered puppy, then you have come to the right website.

Check out my homemade liver treat recipes. These puppy treats smell amazing when they are being baked, so don’t feel too embarrassed if you sneak a bite of one because these are fit for human consumption and don’t contain any harsh ingredients only pure – which is great news. There have been time’s that I have caught my husband eating our dog’s treats and he says that they taste pretty damn good. These treats are also a great choice for any dog owner who is looking for a safe and healthy snack for their companion.

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