Natural snacks for dogs: how to choose them and how much to offer

Treats are part of many dogs' daily lives.

We use them during walks, to reinforce behaviors, during training or simply because we love to see how their tails wag when they know something delicious is waiting for them.

But just because a snack is a reward does not mean that we can offer it without taking the quantity into account.

What are snacks used for?

Prizes can have different functions.

We can use them as positive reinforcement during education, as entertainment or simply as a small occasional reward.

Additionally, offering different textures can add variety to your dog's eating experience.

The important thing is that snacks complement your diet and do not replace a complete and balanced diet.

What should we look at when choosing a snack?

Before buying any treat for our dog, we can look at several aspects:

Ingredients

It is advisable to know what we are offering and review the composition of the product.

Size

The size of the treat should be appropriate for the dog.

A huge snack for a small dog can provide a considerable amount of energy.

Frequency

An occasional treat does not have the same impact as offering several snacks every day.

Dog needs

Age, weight, activity and health status should also be taken into account.

How many treats can he eat?

As a general guide, treats should make up less than 10% of your dog's daily calories.

Therefore, if during a day we use many treats to train, we must take them into account within their total diet.

This is especially important in small dogs, as a few treats can represent a significant proportion of their energy needs.

Natural snacks: variety for your daily life

At Perro Qué Menu you will find different options of natural snacks to offer your dog as a complement to its diet.

From chewing options to different animal products, we can find alternatives to vary their treats and enrich their routines.

Of course: no snack should become the basis of your diet.

Rewarding is also caring

Giving our dog a treat is a way to share a moment with him.

The key is to find the balance: choose appropriate products, control the quantities and adapt them to the needs of each animal.

Because a good reward doesn't just have to be something you like.

It must also fit into a responsible diet.

Discover our selection of dog snacks and find their next favorite treat.