We love giving our pets treats but we also need to monitor several factors in order to keep them healthy.
1. Count calories-Veterinarians usually advise that it's best to find out how much calories specific treats have. Being over weight causes a variety of illnesses and conditions that our pets may suffer later on in life if we are not diligent. For example a 10 lbs dog may only need 450 calories of food a day and some dog treats weigh in a 75 calories each.
2. Be mindful of food humans like to eat that may cause ill effects on your pet like chocolates, walnuts, onions, coffee, grapes, raisins for dogs.
3. Check the label of pets treats and food you buy. If it has an Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) statement on the label so much the better because they verify the ingredient claims and standards of the companies.
