| Since we treat our family dog as part of our family | | | | liver tumors. Also look for "animal byproducts" which |
| we want to give him the best dog treats that we | | | | are leftovers from the processing. These "animal |
| can buy. Shopping for dog treats can be very | | | | byproducts" can be bones, hooves and any other |
| confusing. There are many different brands from | | | | part that has been labeled unfit for human |
| store brands to private brands. How will you decide | | | | consumption. |
| what brand to buy? This article will covering some | | | | If you decide to make your own treats there are |
| basic information to use when purchasing your next | | | | also some things to take into consideration. Will you |
| bag of doggy treats. | | | | have the time to make these treats all the time. You |
| If you decide to buy organic dog treats you should | | | | will need to research on the internet for recipes to |
| know that there are three labels for organic | | | | use. but there are many health benefits for making |
| according to the USDA who by the way is the only | | | | your own dog treats: |
| agency that can certify treats as organic. If the label | | | | 1. fewer digestive problem because you control the |
| says that following: | | | | type of flour used |
| 1. 100% organic means that all the ingredients are | | | | 2. stronger immune system because of the |
| organic | | | | antioxidantes |
| 2. "Organic" means that 95% of the ingredients are | | | | 3. more vitamins and mineral because the ingredients |
| organic | | | | are closer to nature |
| 3. "Made with organic ingredients" means they use | | | | 4. fewer vet bills because of all the above reasons |
| 70% of the ingredients are organic | | | | 5. fewer allergies because you control the ingredients |
| Now if you buy natural dog treats they are less | | | | When you make your own treats your dog's immune |
| expensive then organic but they contain ingredients | | | | system will not have to work overtime to combat |
| that you don't want. Natural can only guarantee that | | | | the negative side effects of poor nutrition. |
| the treat will not have food coloring or food additives | | | | Remember to always discuss any diet changes to |
| like sodium metabisulfite or ethoxyquin. These | | | | your dog's diet with your vet. |
| ingredients have been link to allergies and possible | | | | |