Dogs need treats, but too many extra calories can lead to weight gain and make health issues such as arthritis and diabetes worse. Consulting a veterinarian will help determine how many additional calories per day your pup can consume through treats.
These small, calorie-light treats make excellent training rewards and can easily be broken up for longer training sessions. In addition, they support skin & coat health and feature simple ingredients.
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Dehydrated Duck Necks
Duck necks are popular among raw feeding advocates as a natural source of glucosamine and an aid to dental health. Furthermore, they contain calcium, phosphorus and trace minerals which all aid to enhance dental wellness.
Dehydrated duck necks provide dogs with an ideal chew treat, not only containing protein and high levels of B vitamins but also potassium, zinc and selenium. They’re perfect for interactive chewing sessions!
These treats should only be given as recreational chews or supplemental treats; never as meal replacements! As always, be sure that fresh drinking water is available and provide your pet with constant supervision during meal time.
Dehydrated Pig Skin Chews
These long-lasting chews offer your dog enrichment and prevent behaviors like furniture chewing and excessive licking. Plus, they help clean teeth by scraping away plaque and tartar accumulations!
Fish skin treats are made of high-protein treats made of cod, wolffish or redfish skin and are highly palatable and crunchy treats containing more calories than most treats. As with all snacks, however, it should only be given in moderation to pets who already possess an ideal weight.
Dehydrated Lamb Lung
Lamb lung treats are high in protein and feature a delicious meaty flavour, along with being packed full of essential nutrients like cobalamin. They should not be fed to dogs that tend towards diarrhoea as they could lead to stomach upsets.
Raw or under-cooked pet foods pose a potential bacterial risk that could result in food poisoning and sepsis in both dogs and people.
Dehydrated Chicken Feet
Dehydrated chicken feet provide a low-calorie snack to satisfy your dog’s instinctual urge to chew, while providing natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin, both essential for those suffering from joint issues.
Chicken skins are an offcut from the chicken meat industry that would otherwise go to waste, yet as they’re raw they contain no harmful additives and make a tasty treat for dogs on raw diets.
Dehydrated Salmon Skin
These salmon skin chews are proudly produced in the USA and offer a low-fat treat packed with more omega-3 than cod fish skin treats.
Slowly dehydrated at low temperature, these crunchy treats feature an irresistibly crunchy texture – they also serve as great dental chews!
High-calorie snacks should only be included as part of a balanced diet in moderation and eaten occasionally for best results. They provide essential B and D vitamins to support metabolism and maintain organ health.
Dehydrated Cheese
Dehydrated cheese powder can last in cool storage for months and be used to add cheesy flavors to trail mix or granola snacks.
If you intend on dehydrating cheese yourself, start with mild varieties. Sharp cheeses have the potential for producing an overly pungent taste when rehydrated.
Before drying the cheese, make sure that any excess fat has been wiped off its surface by dabbing with paper towel or another soft material. This will allow it to dry evenly.
Dehydrated Bacon
Bacon is an extremely nutritious snack for dogs, making an excellent addition to their diets. When dehydrated, it can serve as an attractive trail mix or be cooked into stews and soups as a protein source.
Butchers can capitalize on the rising demand for pet treats by dehydrating their own offal and off-cuts to produce dehydrated treats for pets, which will not only cut back food waste but also increase profitability.
Before dehydrating bacon, it is crucial that it is thoroughly drained to prevent the fat from turning rancid during the dehydration process. This will ensure a successful outcome.
Dehydrated Peanut Butter Biscuits
Dehydrated peanut butter biscuits are an easy, high-calorie treat made in a dehydrator. Their recipe is straightforward, and you can cut the treats to any shape that you desire. Alternatively, you can bake them at 145 F degrees in your oven, turning every two hours to ensure even drying. Combine all the ingredients before rolling out on a floured surface until 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness is reached.
Dehydrated Fish Skin
Fish skin treats are an ideal high-protein treat that’s low in calories, packed with Omega 3, and fully digestible for pets with sensitive stomachs.
These cod skin chews are handcrafted in Boston using 100% cod (although PolkaDog also makes them with Haddock), making it the quintessential American dog treat!
