What Treats Are Best For Your Dog?

• Fresh, whole foods – provide valuable nutrition to your pet and serve as a tasty snack/treat.

• Small bites of cheese, ham, chicken work well.

• As do raw almonds and cashews (for bigger dogs) and raw sunflower seeds (for smaller dogs).

homemade dog treats by Gemma - https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-dog-treats/

Organic fruits and veg are great options, including:

Apples	Avocado
Bananas	Blueberries
Broccoli	Brussels Sprouts
Cantaloupe	Carrots
Celery	Cucumbers
Green Beans	Mango
Mushrooms	Oranges
Peaches	Pears
Peas	Pineapple
Raspberries	Strawberries
Spinach	Watermelon

Table produced by Dr Karen Shaw Becker

And Remember These Are Not Good for Dogs:

Bread, crackers, pasta – and any human junk food, like French fries or ice cream, are not good dog treats.

Yet, according to a study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, “A wide range of foods which would not be considered balanced for the animal’s nutritional requirements was viewed as a treat by some dog owners.”

Article by Dr Karen Shaw Becker www.mercola.com