Treats are perfect for spoiling your fur baby and helping with training, but the right ones also pack a nutritional punch that supports whole-body health. Use these five steps to find the best treat for your dog or cat!
Treats may only make up a small portion of your dog’s or cat’s daily diet, but they’re an important part. And with the right treats, you can make training easier, support health and digestion, avoid allergic reactions, and shower your dog or cat with love. If you’re on the lookout for some new snacks, these five steps will ensure you get the best treat for your dog or cat.
1. Look for Treats with a Single, Quality Ingredient
Single-ingredient treats are great for dogs and cats with sensitive stomachs. They don’t contain ingredients that are likely to cause digestive upset, such as:
- Dairy
- Artificial additives or preservatives
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Soy
- Fillers like potato, corn, or by-products
What’s more, these treats contain only a single whole food that’s biologically appropriate for dogs and cats.
2. Prioritize Nutrient Density
High-quality treats from reputable companies are crafted with care and with the health of dogs and cats in mind. When you choose these treats, you get delicious snacks that are packed with nutrients that support whole-body health.
3. Choose Ethically Sourced Treats
More and more pet parents are prioritizing ingredients that are better for their fur babies as well as for the environment. That can include looking for sustainable ingredients, local products, and companies that prioritize the humane treatment of farm animals.
4. Go for Treats that Are Great for Training Too
Treats are a great way to spoil your dog or cat and show them a little extra love. Moreover, they also go a long way to positively reinforce good behaviour during training. Perfect training treats are small (or easy to break into small pieces), tasty, and high value, meaning your dog or cat will be willing to work hard for them.
5. Explore Novel Proteins
The best treat for your dog or cat with allergies uses novel proteins because they’re less likely to trigger reactions. Some of the most common food allergens for dogs and cats are traditional proteins like chicken and beef.
Beyond that, novel proteins are an excellent way to keep your fur baby interested because the flavours are new and exciting.
The Best Treat for Your Dog or Cat Is Just a Click Away!
Shades of Gray Indigenous Pet Treats specializes in delicious, nutritious, organic treats for dogs and cats that are made with just a few ethically sourced, whole food ingredients. Their Freeze-Dried Bison Liver treats are packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals and made with a single ingredient: human-grade, free-range Canadian Bison. This novel protein has a delicious flavour and is ideal for picky eaters and dogs or cats with allergies. Perfect for daily treats or training, as you can easily break them into smaller pieces.
Produced and packaged at their Alderville First Nation facility with care and respect for dogs, cats, animals, and the environment.
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