Good Treats For Pooches

Just as much as you enjoy munching on your favorite pastries every once in a while, your pooch also loves to enjoy eating tidbits that are different from the regular meals you feed him, in the form of treats. Dog treats are often offered to canine pets as incentives when they learn basic commands, general good behavior or anything in between. When given in right amounts, treats could improve the diets of canine pets. However, if you're like most dog owners, you probably won't be able to resist giving your dog excess treats whenever you see that sad look in his face. But there are some unhealthy treats that could possibly expose him to certain diseases.

Unfortunately, most commercial dog treats are similar to human treats - junk food products that are filled with artificial sweeteners, preservatives and other synthetic ingredients. Such ingredients are what make these treats delicious for your dog but in truth are not good for his health. This is especially the case if given in large servings. When evaluating the quality of treats that you intend to feed your dog, you have to go back to the label detective that you are when you are inspecting your pet's meals. It can be a chore, but it is important. Try not to choose treats that are packed with ingredients that are engineered to taste and smell good but have little nutritive value, and never be persuaded by fancy packaging.

As the market is profuse with unhealthy commercial canine treats, you're probably thinking if there are still healthy treats available for your pet. It might be relief to know though that increasing numbers of dog food companies are now abandoning junky food products and are moving toward giving canine pets with healthy treats. In fact, there are many dog food companies that make natural and organic dog treats supplemented with herbs that eliminates oral health problems and omega acids that helps promote healthy skin and shiny coats. Two of the most notable dog food brands that offer healthy treats are Wellness and Canidae.

Going over a brief history, Wellness dog food is actually run by Old Mother Hubbard, a sister company of a family-owned baking enterprise that was established in 1962. Old Mother Hubbard was then purchased by an animal expert living in Lowell, Massachusetts and from there Wellness was established. Canine food products from Wellness were first developed in the 1990s by then CEO Jim Scott Jr. and were introduced to the public in 1999. Looking back at its history, it is easily discernible that Wellness is a well established company that served as one of the pioneers in the production of healthy dog food products. Currently, it remains as one of the most trusted healthy canine food producers in the market.

The people behind Wellness dog food maintain the belief that "you are what you eat," and in order to present their adherence to such saying, they made sure that their dog meals as well as canine treats are made only from the finest ingredients packed with necessary nutrients that could improve the overall well being of our furry friends. As they are committed to improve the quality of animal health and welfare, they warrant dog owners that every package of their edible dog products are cautiously formulated by a team of expert veterinarians and pet nutritionists. As a result, all the variants of their canine food mixes and treats are composed of all natural and human-quality ingredients free of animal by-products, artificial colors and preservatives.

Meanwhile, Canidae dog food was first introduced in 1993. Parallel to Wellness, the edible dog products of Canidae are made from all natural ingredients supplemented with superior holistic nutrition for dog pets. Their original gourmet snap biscuits are originated from high quality chicken and turkey meals, lamb meals, valuable fruits, herbs and vegetables that contain omega fatty acids and viable micro-organisms that are healthy for pooches. Their original snap bits also contain the same ingredients as their original gourmet snap biscuits but are packed as bite sizes, perfect as training incentives for smaller dog breeds.