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Thursday, September 14, 2006

Treat Your Dog Healthy

As our human waistlines expand due to basically poor choices in food and lack of exercise; our canine friends are experiencing a similar growth in their own ranks. Obesity is one of the top causes of preventable illness in both humans and dogs.

You still want to give your dog treats so settle for a healthy option that won't expand his waistline and also tastes great. Doggie Ice Pudding is the solution to your dilemma. You can serve it frozen for a cooling treat during the warmer months or in the cooler months pour it over your dog's food for a tasty treat. The treats come in both vanilla and peanut butter flavors which most dogs love. It comes in a 4-pack and is ideal if you're traveling. Just take it along and when you stop for night and your pooch is feeling a little out of sorts being in a new place - give him a treat from home.

A good healthy diet and regular exercise will help keep your dog fit and full of vigor for his entire life. Occasional treats are fine too - just make good choices for your dog as far as treats go and forgo him having any human food. It's inviting to give a dog table scrapes but since a dog's metabolic make-up is different from a humans, certain food can be bad for your dog and not just from a fattening point of view. Everyone knows chocolate can be toxic for dogs but how about cantaloupe? That orange melon that you find so yummy can cause kidney damage and renal failure in your dog.

Play it safe and stick to delicious treats that are made for your dog and not only will you help keep his weight under control, he'll get yummy treats to boot.

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