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Which Biscuit Is Good for a Street Dog?

A plain biscuit is a stopgap for a hungry street dog, not a meal. What Indian dogs actually eat, what to add, what to...

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Can I Soften Dog Treats That Have Gone Hard?

Soft treats go hard when they lose moisture to the air. Whether you can bring them back depends on one thing: whether...

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What Are Some Good Natural Treat Ideas for Dogs?

Carrot, green beans, apple and watermelon make low-calorie treats for most dogs. Here are the portions, the foods to ...

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Can You Feed a Dog Jerky?

Pet-shop jerky and the jerky you bought for yourself are different questions. Here is what the evidence says about bo...

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Buying Dog Treats Online in India: What Should I Check?

Marketplaces, pet stores and brand sites all sell dog treats in India. What matters is what you check before paying a...

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Is It Okay to Give My Dog Human Biscuits?

A plain human biscuit now and then won't harm most dogs. The trouble is calories, sugar and salt, and a few biscuits ...

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Can I Feed My Dog Small Shredded Wheat Biscuits as a Treat?

Plain shredded wheat is mostly wheat, and most dogs digest starch well. What the evidence does and does not cover, wh...

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Is It Bad to Give My Dog Treats for No Reason?

Giving a dog a treat for no reason is not harmful in itself. The calories are what count. What the vet-school guidanc...

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What Is the Difference Between Dog Treats and Dog Food?

A treat does not have to contain every nutrient a dog needs; a complete food does. Here is how to tell them apart on ...

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What Ingredients Should a Good Dog Treat Contain?

How to read a dog treat label: what the ingredient order and the product name actually tell you, which ingredients ar...

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How Many Grams of Biscuit Can a 15 to 18 kg Dog Have?

Count calories, not grams. WSAVA puts the treat allowance at 64 kcal a day for a 15 kg dog and 79 kcal for 20 kg. How...

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Are Store-Bought Bones and Bone Treats Safe for Dogs?

Most packaged treats are fine in small amounts. Real bones and very hard chews are the exception: what the FDA report...

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