When we want to reward or simply spoil our animal, a treat is the ideal gift.
In addition to being a little extra, they are often real food supplements that will improve your daily diet. Be careful, however, to choose them carefully so as to please your dog without providing him with unnecessary elements.
Why give treats to your dog?
Just like for us, sweets are not part of the foods we must eat. It is not even recommended to overuse it, so why want to offer it to your pet whose nutritional needs are already met by a healthy diet?
The treat can have several uses, starting with a “pleasure” function. When we offer a little treat to our four-legged friend, feeling their joy and pleasure is enough to fill us with happiness! Yes, a little treat for your dog is above all a selfless gift that you choose to give. It must be said that their particularly appetizing tastes delight all breeds of dogs who cannot resist the call of gluttony!
The other benefit of the treat is to reward your pet. They are frequently used in the context of positive education. The dog’s ability to associate one of its actions with a gesture on your part allows you to learn basic gestures. For each well-followed order, a small treat plays the role of reward.
Another category of treats has real health or well-being qualities for the dog. Whether you want to strengthen their oral hygiene, their joint mobility or even help them take medication, small treats are your allies, as long as you choose them wisely.
Choosing the right dog treat
Cereal-free, anti-pie, for sterilized or overweight dogs or even reserved for puppies, dog treats are available in various forms. They should be given sparingly and chosen carefully. Their price is generally quite low, which is why we recommend purchasing premium treats, for which the composition is clear, transparent and of quality.
Many brands offer their own treats on the shelves, and you can find new ones online with very healthy recipes. This is the case for example with the treats at Japhy, which in addition to being well made are in pretty packaging. They are certified 100% natural (no GMOs, no coloring, no chemical preservatives), made in France, contain no cereals, no gluten, and a high level of meat. Flavor-wise, in addition to the good taste of meat (30% crude protein) which should please your dog, Japhy relies on aromatic plants for a real moment of indulgence.
As for the quantity, it is always better to remain reasonable. 6 treats per day maximum for a dog weighing up to 4kg, 12 for a dog weighing less than 15kg and 15 for dogs weighing more than 20kg.