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Has the vet advised that it's time to put Fido on a diet? Do you feel guilty scaling back their meal sizes or taking away the treats? We all know what it's like when they look at you with those big brown eyes, just begging for a little more food! Our tips below are some easy changes you can make to keep your pooch and vet happy whilst bringing their waist line back!
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The wide array of options for dog treats can be very tempting, however they can often be full of un-natural additives or high in fat, which can be very dangerous for older dogs as well as those with any health issues sensitive to fats such as diabetes and pancreatitis. Did you know there are many healthy alternatives that you probably have sitting in your kitchen now? They are not only better for your dogs waist line but some are great for their teeth too! CarrotsCarrots are a fantastic treat for dogs, providing they are prepared to a size that is suitable for your dog. They are both nutritious and a great way to keep your dog's teeth clean. BroccoliRaw or cooked, broccoli is great for dogs as it's high in fibre and vitamin C and low in fat. Served raw it is also great for their teeth and satisfies a dog's natural want to chew and break up food. CucumbersBeing high in water, cucumbers are great treat to give on warmer days to your pooch. They are low in calories and easy to slice up to the right size for your dog to enjoy. ApplesProviding the core and all seeds are removed prior to serving, apples are a fantastic treat for dogs. They are full of vitamin A & C and dietary fibre. They are high in sugar so should be given in moderation as a sometimes treat. It should be avoided by dogs that suffer from diabetes, pancreatitis or who are overweight. WatermelonWatermelon can be a fun treat, especially on warmer days. Although it is low in calories and has no fat or cholesterol it does contain sugar so should also be avoided by dogs that are overweight or suffer from diabetes or pancreatitis.
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A great way to keep your pooch entertained as well as cool during the warmer weather is healthy, homemade frozen treats!
A simple way to do this is to use an ice cube tray or, for your larger dogs, paper cupcake liners. You can make so many different flavours and personalise them to your dog’s preference. A number of great things you can add into the treats are; o Fruits and Vegetables. There are many great options out there for dogs when it comes to fruits and veggies but make sure you ALWAYS check if unsure what they can and can’t eat. A few options are carrots, apple (with the seeds removed) bananas and sweet potato. o Meats. You can also add in small cuts of fresh meat as well as livers etc. o Garlic. Garlic is a great natural way to keep fleas away, a small amount mixed in with your icy treats will go almost unnoticed by even the fussiest pooch. o Fish. Most dogs LOVES fish, you can add some canned tuna or salmon! To blend your delicious treats together you can use a number of different liquids. A low salt chicken or beef stock is always a winner or for something different you can use a low fat plain yoghurt. |
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