Chews & Treats for Dogs

What dog treats are available?

For a healthy dog life, alongside suitable dog accessories, a balanced diet is essential. Besides the main meals, which are best served in a non-slip and washable bowl, most four-legged friends also have all sorts of treats or snacks on their menu. These aren't just calorific indulgences. Chews, lamb skin strips, or popular beef ears are an ideal snack but also serve dental care and keep the dog occupied. Those practising tricks with their dog or doing agility training usually work with rewards in the form of small dog treats. These can be conveniently stored in your trousers pocket or a treat pouch. They're also easy to portion and quickly eaten by the dog, so the flow of training isn't disrupted. For dog treats during training, moist and semi-moist varieties are recommended.

The selection of dog treats is extremely varied and extensive:

• Dog biscuits and cakes, also available in vegetarian options
• Chew treats, such as beef ears, lamb skin or bully sticks
• Training treats, like liver sausage from a tube or small reward treats for clicker training
Dental care snacks

How many dog treats is my dog allowed per day?

Treats, like with us humans, are a snack. Therefore, they should only be fed in well-measured doses. To ensure your dog stays agile and healthy, the snack should fit into their total daily ration.

A blanket statement on how many treats your dog is allowed to eat per day cannot be made. The amount of treats depends on the size of the dog, its weight, age and activity level, but also on the snack itself. You can't simply deduct the treat amount from the amount of dry food or main meal as most types of treats have a higher calorific value than dry food. Stick to the manufacturer's feeding recommendations instead. These provide information about the amount of treats in relation to your dog's size. As an alternative to treats, you can also take a handful of the dry feed that your dog gets anyway. This way, you can deduct these "treats" from its daily ration. In this case, it all adds up.

Small tip: If you give your dog a chew treat, such as a beef ear, break it up and give it to your dog in small portions over several days. This way, your dog doesn't get one gigantic snack at once and will be delighted to receive little treats more frequently.