Simple solutions for healthy living
include offering healthy treats.
Treats are edibles
so it is important to choose healthy options that complement, rather than compromise the good work you do with their nutrition.
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST
DANGEROUS CHEW TOY EVER
Biscuits, Bones, Jerky – Oh My!
With so many treat options out there, how do you choose the best one for your pet?
Functional Treats
Many treats are functional in nature, meaning that they satisfy our pet’s need for something extra, and they provide an added benefit to their healthy routine.
Functional treats can help to support joint health, dental care, and eve weight loss.
So, if your pet needs something extra to help them thrive, a functional treat may serve two purposes for you and your pet.
Palatability
Understanding what your pet likes to chew, crunch or gnaw on can go a long way in identifying the type of treat they may prefer.
Jerky, biscuits, raw bones, body parts and frozen treats all have health and wellness benefits, and offer a wide assortment of options to try with your pet to identify their favorites for treat time.
Flavor
From pumpkin to peanut butter, treats can offer your pet a wide assortment of options to choose from.
When you find puddles at your feet when holding the treat bag – you’ll know you’ve hit the jackpot.
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*Please remember to always supervise your pet while chewing to prevent injury or choking.
Watch for Sugar
Although we love to treat our pets, many options available out there contain a high concentration of sugar. Much like humans, sugar (or glucose) can have positive and negative effects on our health.
A healthy brain derives almost all of its required energy from glucose, but the key is consistency.
Even levels of glucose will help to improve brain function, manage behavior and can work to reduce stress and anxiety.
Pet Planet offers a wide variety of healthy, functional and protein-rich treats that will help our pets thrive each and every day – so you can give them all the love you want, without all the sugar.
Solutions Tips for Treats
Treats are a big part of your pet’s diet, therefore it’s important to choose healthy treats that will complement their daily intake of nutrients.
Protein
Just like the food you feed, treats should be high in quality meat protein like chicken, fish or pork to support your pet’s immunity, healthy heart and energy levels.
Carbohydrates
Low carbohydrate, nutrient-driven treats will round-out a healthy overall diet for your pet and may help mitigate the risk of developing food-related health issues.
Purposeful Ingredients
Healthy ingredients like real meat, apples, pumpkin and blueberries in the treats you give your pet will provide the beneficial nutrients of a well-balanced diet.
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