Today’s feast, talk about dog treats.
There are many kinds of dog treats, and each type is very different, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Just in terms of taste, function, and quality, you can pick out flowers.
Jerky
Jerky is usually made from chicken, duck, and beef. , divided into dry and wet.
Dry jerky has low moisture content, is hard and crispy, and is suitable for adult dogs with good teeth.
The moist type of jerky generally has a higher moisture content and better palatability and taste. However, the shelf life of dry jerky will be longer in comparison.
Almost all dogs like jerky. After all, it’s hard for a dog to resist the temptation of meat.
But pay attention when purchasing, one is that the drier the meat, the longer the shelf life;
The other is to choose high-quality ingredients, it is best to buy meat with regular packaging Dried meat with brand, production date, shelf life, nutritional ratio table and other information on the package is more reassuring.
Functional
Functional dog treats are nothing more than clean Tooth treats and dog chews.
There are usually several kinds of tooth-cleaning dog treats, one is tooth-cleaning biscuits made by adding deodorant ingredients, and the other is tooth-cleaning with a hard texture, allowing dogs to increase the chewing time to clean their teeth Bone stick snacks.
The goal of tooth cleaning snacks is more focused on cleaning teeth, and chewing gum has more functions, cleaning teeth, grinding teeth, and killing time.
General dog chews are made of pigskin, cowhide, vegetable protein, etc. The shape and texture can meet the needs of dogs to chew and chew, and at the same time reduce the formation of dental calculus.
When choosing dog chews, in addition to the quality of ingredients, size and palatability are also very important. It is best to choose according to the dog’s body shape. Too small is easy to swallow whole, and too large is not suitable for chewing. bite.
Dairy
Dairy Snacks There are more tricks, in addition to milk drinks, there are cheese, milk pudding and so on.
The most important thing when choosing dairy products is lactose.
Because of the general lack of lactase in dogs, they are prone to lactose intolerance. Some dogs may be able to accept it, but still pay attention to the amount.
Lactose-intolerant dogs must check whether they contain zero lactose when choosing dairy products. It is best to choose big-brand products that have passed the quality inspection.
Natural
Nowadays, pet diets are becoming more and more To the heart, pet snacks have also been upgraded from ham sausages to homemade snacks, among which natural snacks have become particularly popular in recent years.
Generally, it only undergoes simple processing and retains the original appearance and taste of the materials, such as beef bones, lamb hooves, rabbit ears, etc.
Generally, these kinds of snacks are also very attractive to dogs, but preservation is a problem. Generally, they are not treated with preservatives, so it is not recommended to buy too much at one time, and pay attention to the shelf life.
There are various types of snacks, which is another difficult problem in the face of selection.
Brands of snacks
Dog food is gradually being normalized, but dogs Snacks are still relatively uneven.
Compared with people’s snacks, if it’s not a famous brand, I wouldn’t dare to buy it for children to eat.
After all, the big brands have relatively safe production and quality inspection processes, and the quality will definitely be more guaranteed.
Shelf life
Whether it is branded snacks produced by the assembly line or air-dried snacks made by small shops, Pay attention to the production date and shelf life.
After all, the quality and safety of the food you eat cannot be controlled, and the date safety can still be noticed by yourself.
Label
Label on snack packaging, except for the easiest to notice The warranty period actually contains a wealth of content.
Food ingredients and nutrient list are all very important. Like the skills for choosing dog food, the ingredients and nutritional ratio of this snack can be clearly seen on the label.
The more specific the meat name, the clearer the additives, and the more open and transparent the ingredients are, the safer and more secure snacks.
Since it comes to snacks, I have to mention the relationship between snacks and meals.
How to distinguish between meals and snacks?
Simply put, the staple food is “it’s okay to eat only this”, and the snack is “it’s not okay to eat only this”.
And eating too many snacks can easily cause dogs to be picky eaters. Picky eaters are easy to correct and difficult to correct. Therefore, it is best for dogs who are prone to picky mouth to control the frequency and amount of snacks.
