Dog treats: advice on proper nutrition

Very often the owners are so fond of their pets that start to pamper them too much. Of course, what else can an animal please likeNot a bowl of delicious food, which no dog will refuse. If this is not a delicious food, then it can be various yummy for dogs. Agree that your four-footed friend will be pleased with such a manifestation of your concern for him.

But we sometimes forget that excessive delicacies for dogs lead to certain problems: it can be both obesity and diabetes. Diabetes in dogs is a frequent occurrence, and with every year veterinarians are increasingly diagnosed with animals. Obesity in dogs also occurs frequently. What is our fault? In that overfed or overdo it with delicacies?

As it turns out, both options are correct. The fact is that goodies for dogs are always very high-calorie. So if you give the dog a delicious tastebone, then at the same time it is necessary to reduce its next portion of food. Ideally, the number of different delicacies should not exceed 10% of the daily diet. But how to resist the dog, which is waiting for you when you get the next yummy. And the animal very quickly gets used to the fact that it is constantly given to eat something delicious.

Of what do different goodies for dogs? Depending on what kind of treat youbuy, will differ products. So, for preparation of dried jam, beef intestines are used. But for the chewing bones, which dogs will brush their teeth, use rawhide. Corn starch is the basis for the production of most delicacies. It is well absorbed by the body of the dog. In addition, manufacturers use numerous additives that not only improve the taste of delicacies, but also contribute to strengthening bones, improving the condition of wool, etc.

To list various goodies for puppies and dogs can be very long. But after all, different goodies should not be bought in specialty stores. After all, very often you can pamper the dog with natural products. Do not let the dog gnaw the bones. Especially dangerous for them are chicken bones. Not only that because of them the dogs spoil their teeth, the animal may still suffer from the gastrointestinal tract. Replace real bones with chewing gums. In addition, you can give the dog fresh beef and pork ears. These products are very popular with dogs.

Food from our table is also suitable for feeding dogs. But you should always know for sure, what should not be given. So, cheese, biscuits, sausages, crackers are not worth itgive the dog. Instead of these not very healthy products of the dog, it is better to give her the poultry, seafood, lean meat, apples and carrots. Such food will bring much more benefit to your pet.

Especially cautious attitude to delicacies for dogs is worth the owners of an animal that suffers from diabetes. In this case, the dog is given not purchaseddelicacies, and special cooked home delicious. Believe me, dogs really like this food. We advise you to try to prepare for the dog delicious cupcakes. To prepare such cupcakes you will need:

• 2 tbsp. whole-grain flour


• 1 tbsp. oatmeal


• 2 tbsp. fresh pumpkin puree


• 2/3 tbsp. olive oil


• 4 eggs


• 0.5 tsp. ground nutmeg


• 0.5 tsp. ground cinnamon


• 0.5 tsp. vanillin


• 0.5 tsp. soda


• 0.5 tsp. baking powder for dough

Mix in a large bowl of oatmeal, flour, nutmegnut and cinnamon. Add soda and baking powder. In a separate plate, beat the eggs, add olive oil, pumpkin puree and vanillin. Mix the egg mass with flour. The resulting mixture is poured into a prepared baking dish and placed in a preheated oven to 175 ° C. Bake the dogcake for 20 minutes. This dietary treat for dogs is sure to please your four-footed pet.