When buying dog treats, what the biggest factor in your decision?

Answer 1

I like treats that are easy to break into small pieces.

Answer 2

I am hearing you and I am feeling that dog's pain. You have two choices from what you have said and I cannot tell you what your finances are. If you can't afford the dog and his meds, send him to your ex. But please please get the dog the surgery. He is in pain. Euthanasia is NOT an option. Your ex said NO. You two are making the dog itch with this custody thing. What is that? He is a dog. He is a companion. And all dogs are money pits. They all have issues and when we buy them or adopt them we adopt the issues. These things you have said are not that uncommon for dogs these days with all the BYBing going on. Allergies are treatable with a shot. With the hip dysplasia and arthritis those go hand in hand and at his age you were not real clear where he is with that. It sounds like you caught it early or the vet would have already discussed euthanasia with you. Are they treating the pain? What about the surgery for that? There is one and as young as your dog is, why has he not had it? What is the dog's quality of life? I am afraid I have more questions than answers for you. And my first suggestion would be to start looking for a vet that can help you instead of throwing all these remedies and diets your way. I have dogs with these problems and they run and chase sheep in the fields. Not with a torn ligament mind you. The amount I guess depends on where you live but your income is higher when the bills are higher as well. If the dog is laying around all day and miserable, in pain,no life quality, if the problems are that bad, you have a responsibility to do something. But if it is just the cost that is the problem and not the dog's quality of life, that is the responsibility that comes with the pet these days. And unfortunately like I said. It has gotten worse with all the genetic issues. Right now, with this question, first get the dog the surgery and then decide the rest. He is hurting. And yous aid euthanasia is not an option. If you manage to "talk your ex into it" what then? He is going to make your life a living hell. Please get the dog out of pain with the torn ligament. Then find out what can be done about the hip dysplasia. But please understand, once you took euthanasia off the table, the dog is waiting. He will obviously have this surgery so go get it. Then decide what to do about the custody battle.

Answer 3

Get something they'll like. My dog LOVES milkbones, and rawhides. He also has a skin condition and these dont worsen it (yes, dog foods and treats can worsen skin conditions on a dog), so try those. Also you can go to the vets office and they usually sell boxes of dog treats there, the money goes to a good cause too.

Answer 4

Quality Ingredients. A lot of dog products out there are from sources that would make you sick just to think about. My dogs love stuff like baby carrots, they love cooked sweet potatoes, a little banana now and then, and yes, good quality dog biscuits.
Nothing from the supermarket shelves please. They are full of artificial colors and flavors, by-products, propyl glycol, ethoxyquin, etc.. All of these things (they are not really a food at all,) are known as carcinogens ((those ingredients that can lead to cancer over time.))

Answer 5

Well, the biggest factor to me is to get something that is nutritious for them as well as something they like so much they can't hardly stand it...That makes it much easier when training them or getting them to come inside or whatever you want them to do. I have been through so many..they are apparently picky. I can't tell you how much I have spent on dog treats that they just turn up their nose at.

Answer 6

What the treat does for your dog's health of course. Get all natural treats, NOT RAWHIDES. Get small treats if you are training him/her, get bones for when you want to keep him busy, and larger treats whenever is convenient. If you are worried about cost, just be sure you get the cheapest, HEALTHIEST treat out there. Don't get cheap, unhealthy ones with artificial fillers. Natural is the best, and dogs love them!

Answer 7

Since they are treats - used only occaisionally - I don't stress over nutrients. Because I have little dogs I get ones that they can eat easily - usually soft treats that I can tear apart to make them smaller.

Answer 8

Something that cannot splinter or be swallowed whole-like hooves or pig ears-both have cost me big vet bucks. I like tennis balls, kongs which come in variety of sizes and nylabones. Also, ropes
are good, I find alot of safe dog toys at 99 cent store.

Answer 9

Ingredients. The more sugar = worse for your pooch. Problems with teeth. Science diet has great treats for all pets containing little or no preservatives.

Answer 10

what ever my dog likes the best, variety is the spice of life , my dog has a clear treat jar when it treat time he picks whatever he wants at the time, all high quality treats of course

Answer 11

I would look at the ingredients first to make sure there aren't alot of fillers, corn or byproducts. Those ingredients can make dogs skin itchy. Also I would make sure they were the right size and hardness for my dog and also that he/she liked the taste.