50 shades of dog treats – which treats do we eat #SpotFarms | thepupdiary.com

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Finally! It was just announced that Petco will stop selling dog and cat treats made in China by the end of the year. PetSmart followed suit and will stop selling China-made treats by March 2015. But why wait until the end of the year? And who is still buying treats made in China?! We know we aren’t!

Shopping for a pup can be overwhelming. In March we headed to Global Pet Expo and were a bit overwhelmed by all of the companies selling dog food and treats. We are loyal consumers when it comes to our food — Stella & Chewy’s and The Honest Kitchen — but we sure do like variety in our snacks! What’s a pup to do?!

Treat samples from Global Pet Expo Treat samples from Global Pet Expo

Our friends at Spot Farms sent us a bag of human-grade, natural treats to try, and we are hooked!Below is what we…

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Good Dog Treats For Their Dental Health

As a dog owner, one very important thing you will need to do is look out for the health of your pet. And dental care is an intrinsic part of this care. Unfortunately, most pet owners ignore this task completely. You may think that dog care is a walk in the part and it is as long as you do the right thing. But dental care for your dog is just as crucial as any other type of care and should not be ignored at any cost. In this article, I am going to give you a little information about dental care for your dog. Finding out all you can about this will not only benefit you but also benefit your dog in the long run. So, as far as dental health is concerned, what are the best dog treat to feed your pet? Let’s take a look…

As far as caring for your pet’s teeth is concerned, you will need to feed it special treats which are crunchy or hard. If you are already feeding raw bones to your dog, you’ve made a good start. But there are some people who may not want to feed their dog bones. Don’t worry though as there are quite a few other things which you can do in order to improve the health of your pet’s teeth & gums as well as get rid of any harmful plaque buildup which will only make matters worse. You could try raw vegetables or raw apples for this. Just ensure your dog is eating crunchy and hard food once in a day and you should be fine.

You could also consider brushing your pet’s teeth. No, you don’t have to brush them after every meal or every morning when they wake up. You don’t need to brush their teeth more than 2 times a week. This may not be a very pleasant experience but the fact of the matter is that it is great for the health of your pet. You could go for dog toothpaste or you could use salt. One other option you have is to buy dental chews for your dog. This will be just as beneficial as brushing your dog’s teeth although it will be a lot more expensive.

So what are you waiting for? Now that you know how important it is for you to take care of your dog’s teeth, what are you waiting for? Make the necessary changes today.