Why choose natural dog treats?
A treat may seem like a little extra. But if you give your dog a few every day, they add up in their diet. Many dog treats contain sugars, grains, and artificial colors, fragrances, or flavors that your dog doesn't need. Natural dog treats are made from recognizable, animal-based ingredients. So you know exactly what you're giving your dog.
When are natural dog treats useful?
Your dog gets itchy or has a rumbling stomach after a treat.
Many treats contain a mix of proteins, grains, and additives, making it hard to figure out what your dog is reacting to. Treats with a single protein source, such as hypoallergenic dog treats, give you more control.
You train your dog a lot and give them dozens of rewards a day.
Then you want to be sure they don't contain sugar or fillers. Small, meaty training treats are ideal.
Your dog destroys their toys or chews on furniture.
Natural chews give them an outlet and keep them occupied for longer.
Your dog is overweight, but you still want to give them rewards.
Natural dog treats contain more protein and fewer carbohydrates, grains, and additives. This makes them healthier and suitable as a treat for your overweight dog.
Are natural treats the same as organic treats?
No, although the two are often confused.
Organic is a certification that says something about how the animals were raised and the crops were grown. Natural is about what is and isn’t in the treat. If you’re looking for organic dog treats, check for the certification. If you mainly want natural dog treats, check the ingredients: the shorter and more recognizable the ingredient list, the better.
What should you look for when choosing the right dog treats?
- The treat consists mostly of meat or fish. A meat content of 70% or more is a good guideline.
- The treat is made from clearly named animals. Treats made from "venison" or "salmon," not "meat and animal by-products."
- The treats contain no sugar, glucose syrup, or molasses. These are often added to treats to make them more appealing to your dog, even though they don’t need them.
- Pay attention to the color. Brightly colored treats often contain artificial colors, fragrances, or flavors.
- The size and hardness. A small dog or puppy benefits from soft, small pieces. A big chewer needs something that lasts longer.
- The rewards fit into the daily diet. Keep calories from treats to a maximum of 10% of the daily total.
Choose natural dog treats from Riverwood
Want to reward your dog and feel good about it? Choose from Riverwood’s range of natural dog treats. The treats in our range:
- Are rich in protein from meat or fish;
- Contain no artificial colors, fragrances, or flavors;
- Are suitable for different rewarding occasions. We have soft training treats to hard chews that last a long time.
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