Hello! Today, we're going to learn about dog treats. Dog treats are an indispensable part of a dog's life, aren't they? There are so many different types of dog treats, and they seem to have many different functions as well. First, let's learn about the types of treats. Dog treats can be broadly divided into nutritional treats and behavior modification treats. Nutritional treats are treats that dogs consume for their health. They are generally rich in protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals, which help dogs grow and develop, and they can help maintain their health. Behavior modification treats are treats used to correct a dog's behavior. They are mainly used to induce behavior during training and are given as rewards. These two categories are classified for convenience, but please note that they are not used exclusively for one purpose!

Today, we're going to learn about nutritional treats and introduce you to a few products. Typical nutritional treats include churu, dental chews, and dried treats. First, churu is a treat that you may be familiar with as a cat treat. Did you know there are also churu for dogs? Churu is made with various ingredients such as chicken, beef, and fish, so you can choose according to your dog's taste. They have a soft texture, which helps with digestion and hydration.

Pettherman Seolregae

Let me introduce you to Pettherman's 'Seolregae' churu. It comes in four different flavors: chicken (vitality), beef (eye health), lamb (joint, bone), and salmon (skin, fur). There are a variety of flavors and functions, so you can choose according to your preference. It's good for your dog's health, but it's also often used as a reward for training and can also help when your dog needs to take medicine.

Next, dental chews are chews made for your dog's dental health. Did you know that dogs accumulate plaque 7 times faster than humans? Dental disease in dogs can lead to kidney disease and peritonitis. However, it's difficult to brush your dog's teeth every day, so it's good to use dental chews. Dental chews have a hard texture that helps remove plaque, and they provide chewing fun.

Greenies Tiny Original

Let me introduce you to Greenies' dental chews. They say that it's the number one selling dental chew in the United States. These dental chews prevent oral diseases, reduce plaque by 60%, prevent gingivitis by 80%, and reduce bad breath by 45%. They say they have high palatability with the taste that dogs love and a chewable texture. The sizes are also divided into Tiny (27kg), Petite (711kg), Regular (1122kg), and Large (2345kg), so you can use the size that suits your dog.

Finally, there are dried treats. Dried treats are treats made by drying various ingredients such as chicken, beef, and fish. They have the advantage of being highly palatable and easily digestible.

Oraeorae Project

I recommend the duck stick from the Oraeorae Project. It is made with over 99% meat, is preservative-free, individually packaged for hygiene, and is perfect for taking on walks. In addition to duck sticks, there are also beef rib sticks, chicken breast, pollock, duck neck bones, pig ears, beef liver, and many other types of treats. They also come in super hard, hard, soft, and moist types, so you can choose the softness according to your dog's health and needs. I actually gifted this product to a friend's dog, and they say it had really high palatability, so I recommend it!

Just like dog food, you should consider your dog's age, breed, and health condition when choosing dog treats. For dogs with weak teeth, they need soft treats, and large dogs may find small chews boring. It's also said that dogs should only consume about 10% of their total daily calories in treats. If you give your dog too many treats, it can lead to obesity or nutritional imbalance, so no matter how much you love them, give them treats in moderation! In the next post, we'll be learning about behavior modification treats. See you next time:)