Holistic Dog Biscuits: Treat the Whole Dog
The pet industry has exploded with ideas over the past decade and with it has come the introduction of a movement to capture the “green people”, especially those who take seriously every aspect of their dog’s health and wellness.
Taking care of your dog is big business and considering the emotional, psychological, and physical health and needs of your furry friend has spurred the treat industry toward the creation and celebration of holistic treats. Of course, you will have to make some decisions for yourself about the precise definition of the word since there is no government regulation about what specifically a “wholistic” or “holistic” dog biscuit truly means. Every manufacturer decides for themselves how to position their particualr treats so that they fit the natural treat sections of the store shelves. Sometimes it means that there are no aritificial ingredients, other times it means that there are herbs added. You will need to determine this for yourself based on what it is that you are looking for in your dog’s treats.
Holistic, although a ubiquitous term is generally focused on caring for the entire animal, that is, the dog as a whole being and addressing specific issues by balancing every part of the dog’s life for maximum health, happiness and general wellness. The combination of single ingredients in the holisitc snacks works toward complementing your dog’s wellness. Reduced allergies, coat-skin issues, better nutrient absorption , improved ear-eye health and a cluster of wellness issues will be addressed by choosing natural, holisitc dog treats. The treats range in protein base, fruit and vegetable content and the use of herbs and botanicals.
Since we are seeing many dogs suffering from allergies to grains, grain free holistic treats such Duck & Papaya, Bison & Blueberry and Smoked Pheasant & Berry Biscuits fit your dog well. Thee are human grade ingredients including anise, rosemary and garlic. Each has specific properties that boost the health of individual issues inside the whole dog.
Other dogs crave yummy snacks but require wheat-free treats. Harvest Vegetable has pumpkin for improved digestion, Smoked Trout & Berries with antioxidants and essential fatty acids, and Peanut Butter Crunch packed with iron rich blackstrap molasses and allergen free tapioca.
Serve up a bounty of flavors with fiber filled Venison & Apple or Turkey & Cranberry holisitc dog biscuits that maintain a healthy urinary tract and Wild Boar with Rosemary that fends off pesty fleas.
Be watchful when choosing the treats because holistic does not necessarily mean just that. Look for hidden ingredients. Watch for herbs and botanicals that have positive healing properties for your dog, especially if you are wanting to improve or boost a specific body system or behavior in your dog. Search for treats with the fewest ingredients possible and that have no colors, artificial preservatives, or flavors. Remember that flavor and texture are also important to your dog pal. You might want to give the treats the sniff test too. Oh! Don’t forget to look for snacks that will contribute in a positive way to your dog’s whole health, naturally.
