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Healthy dog treats should be tasty and wholesome, with only premium `good-for-your-dog` ingredients, but finding the right ones can a bit of a challenge.
There are so many different types of treats that it can be tricky to figure out which ones not only taste good to your pup - but ARE good for him too.
With formulas to suit puppies, `seniors`, training,vegetarian diets, health conditions, dental care, allergies and so on, there`s quite literally something for dog.
But do stay away from anything highly colored, artificially flavored, or with high fat, salt or sugarcontent because they`re bad news for your pet.
On this page you`ll find:
- Some of the best and healthiest dog treats on the market
- A list of the Top 25 Healthy Dog Treat choices
- Information about ingredients - what`s good and what`s not
Just scroll down to find all the tips and advice you need to choose healthy treats that your pup will love....
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Crunchy, bite-sized natural dog treats made from 100% USDA cage free chicken. Oven baked.
No antibiotics, steroids or hormones. No grains, gluten or fillers. Available in chicken and turkey flavors.
Video: Beef & Bison Bites - Healthy Dog Treats
Natural moist, protein-packed jerky treats that contain 95% real meat(no by-products). Grain free, wheat free, no artificial ingredients.
Can be broken/torn into even smaller pieces making these ideal dog training treats.
Also available in beef, venison and lamb, venison varieties.
Tasty treat `sticks` that can easily be broken up into half-a-dozensmall pieces. Tasty, wholesome and easy to handle... the perfect dogtraining treats.
Natural, organic ingredients - no corn, wheat or artificial colors/preservatives.
High protein, low fat, easily digestible and gentle on the tummy. Great choice.
Voted the `Best Treat` in CityDog Magazine`s readers choice poll.
Tasty, freeze-dried meaty dog training treats made from premium, human-grade ingredients.
Grain free, no fillers or artificial additives or preservatives. Soft without being crumbly - perfect for puppies or older dogs.
Available in 3 flavors - beef liver- lambs liver- chicken liver
If a treat in the table below has a pawprint in the `Health` column, you can hover your mouse over it to see which condition it is suitable for.....
Natural | Organic | Grain Free | Training | Health | Freeze Dried | Frozen | |
Only Natural Poultry Crispies | |||||||
Wellness Pure Rewards | |||||||
Natural Balance Healthy Bones | |||||||
Wellness `Just For Puppy` | |||||||
Newman`s Own Training Treats | |||||||
Only Natural` Fresh Kisses` | |||||||
Halo `Liv-A-Littles` | |||||||
Dogswell Minis for Vitality | |||||||
ZiwiPeak `Good Dog` Treats | |||||||
Freeze-Dried Liver Treats | |||||||
Planet Dog Seafood Treats | |||||||
Zukes PowerBones | |||||||
Dogswell Happy Hips Dog Treats | |||||||
Greenies Dental Chews | |||||||
Ark Naturals `Brushless-Toothpaste` | |||||||
Zukes Hip Action Treats | |||||||
Dogswell Happy Heart Treats | |||||||
Cinna-bone Functional Foodz | |||||||
Dyna-Bone Functional Foodz | |||||||
Sojos Grain-Free Treats | |||||||
WildSide Grain Free Dog Treats | |||||||
Barkwheats Grain Free Biscuits | |||||||
Honest Kitchen Ice Pups Treats | |||||||
Pill Pockets | |||||||
Justin`s Organic Peanut Butter |
How To Choose Healthy Dog Treats
Your puppy or dog isn`t going to be getting most of his nutritionfrom treats, but the ingredients are still very important, andthe `rules` that apply to making the best puppy food choices hold true for choosing dog treats too.
You don`t want to fill your pup full of `junk` and artificial stuff, you want to see healthy, wholesome ingredients!
Ingredients you want to see in healthy dog treats......
Natural or organic ingredients
Whole grains
Single high-quality protein sources (meat/fish)
Natural preservatives
Age-appropriate or health-condition appropriate formulas
`Puppy` treats or `Senior` treats
Look for special treats suitable for dogs with diabetes, arthritis or those who are overweight etc.
Older dogs or very young puppies may prefer soft treats, others love the crunchy ones
`Extra` ingredients
Some of the best healthy dog treats are fortified with added vitamins (suchas Vitamins A or E) or contain Omega fatty acids, Glucosamine andChondroitin (for joint health) etc.
Treats especially designed to help freshen breath or clean yourpups` teeth are good for occasional use, but shouldn`t be used astraining treats.
Treats with a low calorie count are healthy, and good for puppies and dogs of all ages!
Ingredients to avoid.....
- Salt
- Sugars, including fructose
- Syrups, molasses
- Artificial flavorings, colorings or preservatives
- Ingredients that tend to cause allergies in dogs such as wheat, soy or corn
- Human `treats` are usually NOT good for dogs. Avoid things likechocolate, nuts, raisins and the artificial sweetener Xylitol. These areamong ingredients that are considered poisonous foods for dogs.
Find out how to make healthy homemade dog treats for your pet by checking out my exclusive, online interview with the owner of The Dog Treat Kitchen