Saturday, September 14, 2013

Five Tips On Dog Treats Made In USA

By Helene Norris


Pet owners usually want to know that what they are feeding their animal is safe. Some harmful ingredients from foreign countries have made their way into dogie treats which resulted in over 2000 deaths between 2007 and 2011. As a result, the Federal Drug Administration issued a warning regarding chicken jerky from China that was being incorporated and sold in the United States. Below are tips on why dog treats made in USA are safer for your animals health.

Always read the ingredients used in the product. Use the same guidelines you do when buying food for your family. If you cannot pronounce it, then you probably do not want to use it. If you are still unsure, find knowledgeable staff, ask your vet, or research the internet.

Two items you want to be on the look out for are Xylitol and oil, glycerin, or protein made from the Jatropha plant. Both can have a deadly effect on your pet. Also be careful about what you share with your dog from the table. Chocolate is known to cause kidney failure and death in dogs, while sugar free products such as cookies and candy can also result in your pet having liver failure, seizures and dying.

It is possible for treats made in the USA to have unsafe contaminates but those are identified quickly and removed from the store shelves. Manufactures can claim the product is made in the USA if it was assembled here but the ingredients were imported. So it is important to also check where the ingredients originated.

Facilities in the United States constantly test ingredients as they arrive at the factory and once finished. They test for salmonella and other types of bacteria. They also handle, store, and rotate their ingredients properly along with cleanliness practices.

Raw bones are excellent for dogs. Chewing the soft tissue and tendon that is still attached, will give their teeth a good brushing and floss. It also helps reduce tarter and gum disease while stimulating pooch mentally. However, do not give them cooked bones. Once cooked, the bone becomes brittle and is likely to splinter and cause all kinds of serious internal injuries to your dog. Pork and rib bones, raw, can still splinter.

Give the necks and wings of chicken and turkey to your pet. Crushing them in a blender will prevent your pet from choking on the small bones. They will love it and be getting essential calcium, phosphorus, and minerals.

Your pet will love chewing and gnawing on a large beef bone. The first time, stay close by just in cause their jaws are powerful enough to crush or split the bone. You do not want them to swallow and choke on it. Watch for bleeding gums or lips if giving to a puppy. Once you are comfortable they are safe, you can leave them to their pleasure.

These tips on why dog treats made in USA are safe can help you as a pet owner make healthy decisions for your animals. Always read the label and know what the ingredients are. Stay away from chocolate, Xylitol and anything made from the Jatropha plant. Educate yourself by doing research and do not be afraid to ask a professional for guidance.




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