You have invested a lot of time and effort in the elaboration of a healthy diet for your dog. Perhaps you have done your research and came up with a good diet plan for your dog. In most extreme cases your dog could be following a diet, which was carefully planned for him by the veterinarian. In any case, there is just one thing that could make all your efforts futile.
It is possible that your dog wanders around your table, wagging his tail, during dinner time? Could it be that a few crumbs fall of the table and into his mouth? Cause if they do, these treats add up even if they are in small amounts and whether you are aware of it or not, they become part of your dog’s diet. This behavior, for which both you and your dog are responsible, alter your dog’s diet to an out of control pattern. Given that pet owners rarely keep a count on how many treats they give their dog, it is more of an emotional moment, in which a little wagging of the tail is all you’re looking for. However, the real amount of food your dog is eating each day, and the fact that his eating schedule is all messed up goes completely unnoticed.
The type of food that you normally eat, and which you give your dog as treats, can influence your dogs eating habits, his health, and even be the source of specific health problems. If you eat junk food for example, and your dog gets accustomed to a French fry or two, this eating habit could increase his chances for heart disease given that your dog is prone to suffering from it. There are even some foods, like regular California grapes, that might be healthy for you, but could have a negative impact on your dog.
Remember that your dog lacks judgment when it comes to eating. From where he is standing, anything you throw at him is a potential snack provided he can chew it. He relies on your good judgment to decide what’s best for him, and what’s not. If you must entertain your dog with treats, why not keep it healthy. A greasy piece of bacon, or a stick of carrot, are all food to him, but which one do you think will do him the most good? Over doing it can be harmful as well. Providing treats for your dog all day long will surely lead to weight problems.
Wind down the number of treats slowly so your dog becomes used to it. Less treats means he will eat more of his own food, which will keep him healthier and stronger. Also, as the number of treats diminishes, try to make them healthier by replacing fat with vegetables and special dog biscuits.
Ask your veterinarian for recommendations, plus you will find a great number of choices on store shelves by brand dog food makers who are already aware of this issue. You could be surprised by the results a healthier snack can provide.
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