What kind of treats can I give my dog?
Giving your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel an occasional dog biscuit can be a sign of your affection, or
a little helpful motivation during a training session. The type of treat you decide to feed your
dog is completely up to you but try to offer your Cavalier Spaniel a healthy dog treat that
provides good nutrition and is safe for your pet to consume.
a little helpful motivation during a training session. The type of treat you decide to feed your
dog is completely up to you but try to offer your Cavalier Spaniel a healthy dog treat that
provides good nutrition and is safe for your pet to consume.
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Take a stroll down any pet store treat isle/s and
you will see just how many different treats are available. You could easily spend an hour or more in the treat isle going over packages trying to convince you that they are the "One". We find a trip down that isle to actually be very overwhelming because there are too many choices. Many of the treats are packaged in bright colourful packaging aimed at getting your attention. |
After all the dog treat business is a profitable one. Dog treat manufactures know we want to spoil
our dogs and they capitalize on our desire to the maximum.
The problem is that most of the store bought treats are not very healthy for your pet and
most of them laden with chemicals that are very bad for your dog.
our dogs and they capitalize on our desire to the maximum.
The problem is that most of the store bought treats are not very healthy for your pet and
most of them laden with chemicals that are very bad for your dog.
Helpful guidelines for dog treats
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Go for Bite-Sized Treats
Choose bite-sized, low-calorie, nutritious treats. Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will feel just as loved with a small treat as he will with a huge dog biscuit. Given the trend toward obesity in dogs, it's best to keep treats on the low-calorie side. If you can't find dog biscuits in the size you want, cut or break them into smaller pieces. Your Cavalier won't know the difference! |
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Avoid Chemicals, Artificial Colors and Dyes
Many of us carefully read the labels on food packaging when we are shopping for ourselves
and it is a wise idea to do the same on any food/treat your dog will be consuming.
Most of the treats available in local pet store contain so many bad things like artificial colors and dyes,
preservatives and chemicals and very little of anything that is remotely healthy for your pet.
and it is a wise idea to do the same on any food/treat your dog will be consuming.
Most of the treats available in local pet store contain so many bad things like artificial colors and dyes,
preservatives and chemicals and very little of anything that is remotely healthy for your pet.
Those cute little t-bone steaks, chicken leg-shaped treats and green toothbrushes, etc are the
product of sale & marketing aimed at pet owners, and doesn't translate into healthy
options for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
product of sale & marketing aimed at pet owners, and doesn't translate into healthy
options for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
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We personally have a few favorite treats that we like to give our dogs and that they go bonkers over.
Whenever we are in the kitchen cutting up watermelon or carrots our dogs start dancing around
because they recognize the smell and they know that after we are done preparing that
they likely be getting a couple small pieces of these.
Whenever we are in the kitchen cutting up watermelon or carrots our dogs start dancing around
because they recognize the smell and they know that after we are done preparing that
they likely be getting a couple small pieces of these.
The Ultimate Cavalier treat according to our dogs!
Another big time treat winner with our dogs is Cheerios! You will want to test to see if your dog
has any reactions to them because they do contain wheat and corn in them. If your
dog has allergies to those ingredients, Cheerios will not be a good choice for you.
The great thing about Cheerios are they are small, low calorie and our dogs love them.
Not to mention, a box of Cheerios is a very economical choice!
A single Cheerios will work well as a training tidbit to reinforce good behavior. (There's no
need to give your pet a whole handful of Cheerios when one will do!)
We give our Cavaliers one Cheerio per toenail when we clip their nails. They are so focused on
getting their Cheerio they aren't paying any attention to the fact that they are getting their nails clipped.
During nail clipping time all my adult dogs line up to get their nails clipped just so they can get their
Cheerio. They all try to jump into my arms as soon as we finish clipping one dog's nails even if they
have already had their nails clipped. Did I mention they love Cheerios?
has any reactions to them because they do contain wheat and corn in them. If your
dog has allergies to those ingredients, Cheerios will not be a good choice for you.
The great thing about Cheerios are they are small, low calorie and our dogs love them.
Not to mention, a box of Cheerios is a very economical choice!
A single Cheerios will work well as a training tidbit to reinforce good behavior. (There's no
need to give your pet a whole handful of Cheerios when one will do!)
We give our Cavaliers one Cheerio per toenail when we clip their nails. They are so focused on
getting their Cheerio they aren't paying any attention to the fact that they are getting their nails clipped.
During nail clipping time all my adult dogs line up to get their nails clipped just so they can get their
Cheerio. They all try to jump into my arms as soon as we finish clipping one dog's nails even if they
have already had their nails clipped. Did I mention they love Cheerios?
Healthy Veggies for your Dog!
With all the recent dog treat recalls and the fact that most of the treats available in local pet store
are laden with so many bad things like artificial colors and dyes, preservatives and chemicals
it is not a surprise many of us are hesitant to give our dogs these processed treats from the
store and to be honest I am quite happy that is the case because most store bought treats do
not contain anything that is remotely healthy for you pet in them.
The good news is that you likely have some healthy alternatives
in your house already that your dog will love!
Vegetables have great health benefits for dogs, just like for people, and can be a great addition to
a healthy diet. They are a great alternative to fatty treats that contain peanut butter, cheese
or meat. As with any treat, they should be given in moderation. Cooked vegetables may be easier to
digest for some dogs but make sure they have cooled thoroughly before giving them to your dog.
are laden with so many bad things like artificial colors and dyes, preservatives and chemicals
it is not a surprise many of us are hesitant to give our dogs these processed treats from the
store and to be honest I am quite happy that is the case because most store bought treats do
not contain anything that is remotely healthy for you pet in them.
The good news is that you likely have some healthy alternatives
in your house already that your dog will love!
Vegetables have great health benefits for dogs, just like for people, and can be a great addition to
a healthy diet. They are a great alternative to fatty treats that contain peanut butter, cheese
or meat. As with any treat, they should be given in moderation. Cooked vegetables may be easier to
digest for some dogs but make sure they have cooled thoroughly before giving them to your dog.
Here are 5 Top Veggies that Make Easy Dog Treats!
Carrots
Celery
Green Beans
Peas
Broccoli
You can also try giving your dog frozen veggies, I know some dogs that love frozen
green beans and they are easy to keep on hand!
If you’re ever in doubt about if a food item is safe for your dog, check out
www.petpoisonhelpline.com or consult with your veterinarian first.
While most vegetables are safe for dogs, the following are known dangers and should be avoided:
onion, garlic, chives and leeks.
Carrots
Celery
Green Beans
Peas
Broccoli
You can also try giving your dog frozen veggies, I know some dogs that love frozen
green beans and they are easy to keep on hand!
If you’re ever in doubt about if a food item is safe for your dog, check out
www.petpoisonhelpline.com or consult with your veterinarian first.
While most vegetables are safe for dogs, the following are known dangers and should be avoided:
onion, garlic, chives and leeks.
Healthy Fruit for your Dog!
Just like some vegetables, select fruits have great health benefits for dogs, and can be a great
addition to a dog’s diet. Fruits are great dog treats whether they are fresh, frozen or dehydrated.
As with any treat, they should be given in moderation. Fruits should be cut into small pieces to avoid
choking hazards. Make sure to remove any seeds, stems, leaves or rinds prior to giving to your dog.
addition to a dog’s diet. Fruits are great dog treats whether they are fresh, frozen or dehydrated.
As with any treat, they should be given in moderation. Fruits should be cut into small pieces to avoid
choking hazards. Make sure to remove any seeds, stems, leaves or rinds prior to giving to your dog.
Here are 5 Top Fruits that Make Easy Dog Treats!
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Cantaloupe
Pears
Another great fruit treat that you are less likely to have on hand but Cavaliers love is watermelon.
If you’re ever in doubt about if a food item is safe for your dog, check out
www.petpoisonhelpline.com or consult with your veterinarian first.
While some fruits are safe for dogs, the following are known dangers and should be avoided:
apricots, cherries, grapes, avocado, peach pits and star fruit.
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Cantaloupe
Pears
Another great fruit treat that you are less likely to have on hand but Cavaliers love is watermelon.
If you’re ever in doubt about if a food item is safe for your dog, check out
www.petpoisonhelpline.com or consult with your veterinarian first.
While some fruits are safe for dogs, the following are known dangers and should be avoided:
apricots, cherries, grapes, avocado, peach pits and star fruit.