Low-calorie dog treats – so there’s no need to count calories and your dog still gets his reward. Many dog owners say: “My dog doesn’t get any treats!” There are various reasons for this. On the one hand, the educational method, which is based on gestures and language, and on the other hand – the health situation, such as allergy sufferers, diabetics or even too much weight. But even under these conditions, healthy treats at the right time perform important functions in a particularly species-appropriate way.
What should you look out for when buying low-calorie dog treats?
It is important to know which ingredients make up the low-calorie dog treat. Unfortunately, the lists of ingredients are not informative. Sometimes it says duck pieces on the front and in the list it says 4% duck, vegetable by-products etc. – you should know that the treat only contains token duck. The word “additives” usually refers to allergenic substances – also known as E-numbers. These are synthetic preservatives, attractants and flavor enhancers. According to the current state of the art, these are no longer necessary for product manufacture. Avoid them consistently. The best quality are ingredients without an additional list. In this way you can save your dog and yourself a lot of suffering – and of course veterinary costs.
What are the functions of low-calorie dog treats?
- Stimulate chewing and salivation – Chewing is an important need and serves to promote well-being and reduce stress. Humans also like to chew and our dog should be allowed to do so too. While chewing, the dog relaxes mentally and important metabolic processes are supported. That’s why dogs, especially those with a gulping or barbed nose, should be given the opportunity to chew or nibble with relish.
- An important source of nutrients – ideally with a high protein content, naturally contained vitamins, minerals and trace elements, as well as unsaturated fatty acids.
- Appropriate dental care – although it is now clear that mechanical abrasion alone is not enough to sufficiently remove bacteria from the teeth. This is why 80% of all dogs over the age of 3 have dental problems. But there is a healthy and species-appropriate alternative to toothbrushes and inferior treats – chewing cottage cheese!
Why is cottage cheese for chewing the best low-calorie dog treat?
Cottage cheese is the highest quality protein that can be made available to the body. Humans use it as a body-builder protein that contains all amino acids – including the essential ones – and constantly supplies the muscles. The raw material for serotonin production is also sufficiently available. Serotonin is not only responsible for our well-being, it also regulates important metabolic processes – for example, intestinal motility. However, in order for the brain to produce serotonin, it also needs carbohydrates. A grain-free raw material for this is buckwheat – a knotweed plant and true superfood – rich in all vitamins – especially B complex and minerals. Now the body only needs unsaturated fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6 to be healthy. These are contained in vegetable oil, e.g. rapeseed oil. Add coconut oil and a little vegetable glycerine – and your cottage cheese chew is ready.
By the way: cheese neutralizes bad bacteria. As a result, the teeth are clean and bad breath and tartar don’t stand a chance.
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