What sort of treats do I need for my new dog?
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Similarly to dog food, treats should be suitable for the age, weight, needs and tastes of your dog. You should bear in mind how many treats they are likely to get (for dog training very small treats are recommended) or if it is a once a day size treat it is ok to go a bit bigger. Whichever type you choose be sure to stay within dietary guidelines for your dog- there is no point treating them now, only to put them on a diet later. You could think about giving them healthy treats such as carrots, or bananas. You could also try smearing a bit dog peanut butter on their favourite toy for them them to lick off (human peanut butter is also fine for dogs providing it does not contain Xylitol- a sweetener that adversely affects their blood sugar and can cause them to become ill or die). Some "human" foods can be poisonous for dogs so always check before giving anything to your dog that is not strictly labelled as dog food. As with dog food there are a range of organic and hypoallergenic alternatives available.
If your dog is particularly overweight you might also want to check refer to our article on the Best Healthy Treats for Overweight Dogs.
(Human peanut butter is also fine for dogs providing it does not contain Xylitol- a sweetener that adversely affects their blood sugar and can cause them to become ill or die). To be safe, we recommend using dog friendly peanut butter like this one.
What treats should I give to my dog?
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