Most pets are given encouragement whenever they do something good. It is an incentive for the pet for a repeat performance. There are a cornucopia of treats available in various sizes, shapes, and consistencies. And yet, there are some which are dangerous dog treats for several reasons.
Here are a few examples which should be supervised whenever being given to the dogs. They are greenies or dental treats, bones and rawhide, cookies, and soft and chewy treats. They appear to be quite innocent of the charge but danger can follow eating any of them nonetheless.
Let's talk about the greenies. Even dogs need to be concerned about their teeth, this is the main purpose of the greenies. These may cause the dogs to choke if they eat them too quickly. As custodian for the dogs, one must be very careful and watchful of signs like vomiting, bloody stool or trouble breathing. If this happens, one should not waste any time in taking the dog to the vet.
Specially processed dog bones and rawhide are also common. These too may cause harm for different reasons. Sometimes the bones might break in small pieces and cause the dog to choke or even get into the gums and start bleeding. The rawhide, made from cows, horses or bulls, is which is really hard when dried can be harmful for the dog if he should ingest even a small piece. This could induce gastric upset stomach or maybe death.
Even dog cookies can be a possible health hazard. The size and the ingredients can be common culprits. If the cookies are too small, less than bite-size, this can also cause choking if eaten too fast and not given a chance to soften in the pet's mouth. Even dogs may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients in foods, so keep a watchful eye on pets when introducing new treats.
Another kind is the soft chew snack. It is usually a kind of jerky or bully stick made from beef or other meats. Because they are sometimes too chewy, choking can be caused from the pet biting it too quickly and not chewing it enough. Attention should be taken as to the size given to the pet.
On a whole, most dog treats are safe and definitely a good for the animals as long as they are being supervised while they enjoy them. One must be also careful in storing them far away from the animal's reach as possible, just in case they find the packet and consume more than the suggested serving.
Having looked at some of the possibilities of giving snacks to pets, it easy to see how care must be given to them as if they were young children. Just like young children, pets need loving care and the watchful eye of their guardian. As they get more able to take care of themselves, one might be a little more comfortable in doing things differently but still carefully.
Here are a few examples which should be supervised whenever being given to the dogs. They are greenies or dental treats, bones and rawhide, cookies, and soft and chewy treats. They appear to be quite innocent of the charge but danger can follow eating any of them nonetheless.
Let's talk about the greenies. Even dogs need to be concerned about their teeth, this is the main purpose of the greenies. These may cause the dogs to choke if they eat them too quickly. As custodian for the dogs, one must be very careful and watchful of signs like vomiting, bloody stool or trouble breathing. If this happens, one should not waste any time in taking the dog to the vet.
Specially processed dog bones and rawhide are also common. These too may cause harm for different reasons. Sometimes the bones might break in small pieces and cause the dog to choke or even get into the gums and start bleeding. The rawhide, made from cows, horses or bulls, is which is really hard when dried can be harmful for the dog if he should ingest even a small piece. This could induce gastric upset stomach or maybe death.
Even dog cookies can be a possible health hazard. The size and the ingredients can be common culprits. If the cookies are too small, less than bite-size, this can also cause choking if eaten too fast and not given a chance to soften in the pet's mouth. Even dogs may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients in foods, so keep a watchful eye on pets when introducing new treats.
Another kind is the soft chew snack. It is usually a kind of jerky or bully stick made from beef or other meats. Because they are sometimes too chewy, choking can be caused from the pet biting it too quickly and not chewing it enough. Attention should be taken as to the size given to the pet.
On a whole, most dog treats are safe and definitely a good for the animals as long as they are being supervised while they enjoy them. One must be also careful in storing them far away from the animal's reach as possible, just in case they find the packet and consume more than the suggested serving.
Having looked at some of the possibilities of giving snacks to pets, it easy to see how care must be given to them as if they were young children. Just like young children, pets need loving care and the watchful eye of their guardian. As they get more able to take care of themselves, one might be a little more comfortable in doing things differently but still carefully.
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