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Understanding Veterinary Care
Is Your Dog Overweight? Healthy Snack Alternatives For Your Dog
Cameron Torres
If you have recently gone to the veterinarian with your dog and found that your dog is overweight, you may be wondering what changes you can make to help your dog lose weight. There are several steps that you can take to aid your dog in the weight loss process. One of those steps is to change the type of snacks you give your dog. Many dog treats are full of fillers and excess calories that your dog just does not need. Get to know some of the healthy snack alternatives to the standard offerings so you can start helping your dog lose weight right away.
Baby Carrots
Most of the time, the rule is to avoid giving your dog so-called "human food." While this is true of many of the starch-rich foods that humans eat, it is not necessarily true of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the best examples of human food that dogs can eat is baby carrots.
Baby carrots are small enough that your dog can have a whole one for a treat and they are jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients that are good for your dog. This includes vitamins A, C, K and potassium. Baby carrots are also low in calories, meaning they will not cause your dog to gain excess weight and can help in the weight loss process.
Grain-Free Treats
One of the ways to cut down on the unnecessary fillers and carbohydrates that can cause your dog to gain weight is to choose grain-free treats for your dog. Grain-free dog treats are available at virtually any pet store or general store that sells dog treats today.
Look for options that are made entirely or primarily of animal products rather than potatoes or other starches. These options will have lower calorie contents (generally) and will be leaner options for your dog.
Apples
Apples are another human food that your dog can safely eat. You want to be sure, though, that you do not feed your dog apple seeds or the apple core. The core can get lodged in their throat and the seeds contain cyanide which can be deadly to dogs.
Slices of chunks of apple as snacks for your dog give them vitamins A, B, and C and even calcium. They are also a low-calorie sweet treat that dogs love. For an extra special occasion, you could even dip the apple in a tiny bit of peanut butter which dogs also tend to love.
Now that you know a few of the healthy treats that you can give your dog to help them lose weight, you can give them a try as soon as possible. With any luck, you will see pleasant results the next time your dog steps on the scale at the veterinarian's office. For more information, contact establishments like Family Pet Clinic.
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