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[H1063]How To Feed Your Dog
by June Sabe, Jun
What pooch does not love getting a treat or two now and then. Dog owners also love giving their dog's treats. If you have a dog, then you have a good idea of what your dog likes to nibble on. There are so many treats available these days and they all come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and consistencies. For every great dog treat, there are those on the market that are not so good. These treats can harm your pet by being lodged in your dog's throat or intestines. This can cause choking or worse. If you love treating your canine friend, then you will want to be aware of those treats that can be potentially harmful. Even with treats that are not usually dangerous, you need to supervise your dog when they eat.

Greenies: Most dogs really enjoy these treats. They are advertised as a treats that help clean your dog's teeth. However, you need to be aware that "greenies" can cause choking. This is because dogs eat these very quickly causes large chunks to lodge in the throat. Young puppies should not eat this treat and dogs that are prone to "scarfing" food. If your dog eats these treats, be aware of potential vomiting, bloody stools, and difficulty breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms after your dog has eaten this treat, seek medical attention.

Rawhide Chews: What dog does not love snacking on these chewy treats? Rawhides are good because it cleans your dog's teeth and keeps your dog occupied. However, rawhides are dangerous, as well. Some rawhides that originate outside of the United States may actually be preserved with arsenic-based chemicals that will be ingested by your doggie when he or she chews. For this reason, make certain that any rawhide treat you purchase is processed in the United States where this preservative is forbidden. If you cannot tell where a treat originated do not buy it! In addition, you still need to watch your dog when he her she is munching on rawhides to help prevent choking. Make sure you buy rawhides that are the right size for your dog, too. A small dog needs the smaller sized rawhide treats.

Chocolate: Chocolate is a terrible thing to allow dogs to eat. Of course, sometimes dogs get into candy and cake without your knowledge. Chocolate is toxic to both dogs and cats, so you need to be aware of your dog sneaking chocolate nibbles, especially around the holidays. Chocolate contains an ingredient called theobromine. This acts in the canine about the same way caffeine acts in the human. A little will make the doggie hyperactive, but a huge dose may be fatal. If your dog has gotten into chocolate, you need to look for vomiting, shallow breathing, and irregular heartbeat. A visit to the emergency vet unusually results.

Bones: It seems that it is the right of every dog to be able to crunch on a real bone from time to time. Dogs love bones of all types. However, some bones can be dangerous. Both chicken and turkey bones are especially dangerous because they are brittle. When your dog chews on the, they can easily splinter and cause choking. Some pork and beef bones can also cause the same problem. Veterinarians agree that the one of the safest bones you can give your dog is a shinbone. If you must give your dog a bone, make sure you supervise your pooch and if he or she shows signs of bleeding, then you should call your vet immediately for some advice.

This is not to say that you cannot give your dog an occasional treat. That is one of the fun parts of owning a dog. You do need to watch your dog and make sure that your dog is safe when snacking. Always pay attention to what kind of treat you give your dog in case of a recall.

In the animal kingdom, animals usually have to wait before they eat. Often times there are other animals higher up in the hierarchy or maybe they had an unsuccessful hunt. In the domestic world, you should make your dog wait before they eat as well. A domestic animal doesn't have to kill its prey to eat, but it should still have to do some sort of exercise or work before you feed them. This is imperative for normal pack psyche.

A typical rule of thumb, if you have multiple animals, is to feed the ones with calm tendencies first. Do not feed aggressive or otherwise bad behaving animals until they calm down. This corresponds directly to the animal kingdom where a mother or a pack leader would not feed an aggressive animal until they show they are subordinates.

You want to make your dog work for food. By work, I mean taking them on a walk or asking them to perform several obedience routines. Working is a form of waiting, and this will not only exercise your animal, mentally and physically, but will help create a healthy and well balanced dog.

A typical routine would be to take your dog for a walk or other exercise routine and then when you get home, you may prepare their food. Ask your dog to sit or lay down while you make their food bowl. If they sit quietly and don't display aggressive or other negative behaviors then you may give them their food. If your dog acts aggressive or will not sit or stay while you prepare their food, then you should wait until they do before feeding them. Remember this is how nature intended it to be.

It is important not to reinforce negative behaviors when feeding. Feeding a dog when its aggressive, tense or nervous is not natural. The pack leader would never let a dog eat that had these tendencies and will require the dog to be very calm and submissive before receiving any food. Be sure your dog is calm and submissive before you give them food and this will help in many areas of their life. In fact, if you feed them while they are aggressive or while they are nervous, tense or excited than I can guarantee you that the next time you feed them they will act the same manner. Remember dogs learn by association. Associate negative behaviors with food and you will get negative behaviors in return.

Remember that feeding your dog is a critical part of training your animal. If you are able to have the discipline to only feed your pet when they submit the correct behaviors than your dog will live a happy well-balanced life.

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