We all want to give our dogs a variety and mix up their treats somewhat. This is all well and good if these are high quality treats, but there are some on the market that are very poor quality.

Dogs love to receive treats, and we love giving them to them.

You would never think that your dog could be harmed by his treats, but it is possible. Here are a few things that dog lovers should bear in mind before they part with their cash for their treats.

One of the most popular dog treats available are Greenies, Dogs tend to love these and they are supposed to clean their teeth. Unfortunately, dogs can choke on these very easily, so never give them to puppies and supervise your older dog while he is eating them.

Another popular favorite are the rawhide chews. I don’t know of a dog that doesn’t like these. These keep your dog occupied and clean their teeth at the same time. Unfortunately, rawhide chews can also prove to be dangerous.

When buying these for your dogs, check the label carefully and make sure that it was produced solely within the US. This is for very good reason, some of the imported rawhide that goes into these treats has been found to have been preserved in chemicals containing Arsenic. This will be ingested by your dog as he chews, with potentially fatal results.

Dogs are thieves, especially when food is concerned. We often find that our pooch has demolished chocolates that have been left lying around, but did you know that this could actually kill them? Chocolate is extremely toxic for both your cat and your dog.

There is an ingredient in chocolate that in a small amount can give your pet hyperactivity, and in a large dose could kill them. This ingredient in call Theobromine, so keep the chocolate locked away.

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