Nutrition
How to Read a Dog Treat Label
Treat packaging is far less regulated than food packaging. What the numbers mean, how to find the calories, and the claims that are worth nothing.
Tag: treats
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Nutrition
Chews and Treats: Which Are Safe and Which Are Not
The thumbnail test, the choking and obstruction risks, the contamination issue with natural chews, and what to give instead.
Nutrition
Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can Eat (And the Ones to Avoid)
A complete list with portions, plus the ones that are genuinely dangerous and the parts to remove.
Nutrition
Human Foods Dogs Can Safely Eat (And the Ones to Skip)
A practical list of kitchen foods that are safe in sensible amounts, the ones that are genuinely dangerous, and the portion rule that stops treats becoming a weight problem.
Nutrition
The 10% Rule: How Treats Quietly Make Dogs Overweight
Training treats, dental chews and the odd bit of cheese add up faster than almost anyone expects, especially in small dogs. Here is the arithmetic.