Treat Guide for Large Dogs
We provide you with TWO options depending on the quality of food you feed your dog to help improve its health.
3. Large Dogs (e.g., Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Boxer, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Dalmatian) 🐾
For OPTIMUM Diets:
▪️Day 1: Trachea (whole, approx. 6 inches) 🦴▪️Day 2: Pig Snout (1 piece, cut into 1/4 piece) 🐷
▪️Day 3: Gourmet Black Pudding Stick (1 stick) 🌟
▪️Day 4: Duck Feet (2 pieces) 🦆🦆
▪️Day 5: Beef Tendon (1 piece, approx. 6–8 inches, cut into smaller portions if necessary) 🐄
▪️Day 6: Cow Ear (1 piece) 🐄
▪️Day 7: Chicken Necks (3 pieces) 🐓🐓🐓
For COMPLETE BALANCED Diets:
▪️Day 1: Trachea (2 pieces, approx. 4 inches each) 🦴🦴▪️Day 2: Pig Snout (2 pieces, cut into 1/2 piece) 🐷🐷
▪️Day 3: Gourmet Black Pudding Stick (2 sticks) 🌟🌟
▪️Day 4: Duck Feet (3 pieces) 🦆🦆🦆
▪️Day 5: Beef Tendon (1 piece, approx. 6–8 inches, cut into smaller portions if necessary) 🐄
▪️Day 6: Cow Ear (2 pieces) 🐄🐄
▪️Day 7: Chicken Necks (5 pieces) 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
Your Monthly Buying Guide for Large Dogs 🛒🐾
What You Need to Order for an OPTIMUM Diet:
▪️Trachea (4 pieces, each cut into 2 pieces) 🦴▪️Pig Snouts (4 pieces, each quartered) 🐷✨
▪️Gourmet Black Pudding Sticks (4 sticks) 🌟
▪️Duck Feet (8 pieces) 🦆✨
▪️Cow Ear (4 pieces) 🐑✨
▪️Chicken Necks (12 pieces) 🐓✨
▪️Beef Tendons (4 pieces, approximately 6–8 inches each, can be cut into smaller portions) 🐄✨
What You Need to Order for a COMPLETE BALANCED Diet:
▪️Trachea (8 pieces, each cut into 2 pieces) 🦴
▪️Pig Snouts (8 pieces, each quartered) 🐷✨
▪️Gourmet Black Pudding Sticks (8 sticks) 🌟
▪️Duck Feet (12 pieces) 🦆✨
▪️Cows Ear (8 pieces) 🐑✨
▪️Chicken Necks (20 pieces) 🐓✨
▪️Beef Tendons (4 pieces, approximately 6–8 inches each, can be cut into smaller portions) 🐄✨
OPTIMUM vs. COMPLETE BALANCED Diets Explained 🐾
OPTIMUM Diets are high quality, nutrient rich foods that provide your dog with all the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients they need for optimal health. This is the best option for dogs who need superior nutrition and support for things like joint health, skin care, and digestion.
If the food you feed is Optimum, it will say on the bag or wrapper. If it doesn’t, then it’s simply NOT Optimum 🍖💪
COMPLETE/BALANCED Diets are good but typically meet the minimum nutritional standards set for dogs. While they provide the necessary nutrients for basic health, they may not offer the same premium quality as OPTIMUM diets.
These diets might need a little extra help in areas like joint care or digestion, and that's where treats come in to fill the gaps! 🐕🍖✨
What If My Dog Doesn’t Like a Treat? 🐕
We understand that every dog has their own unique preferences—just like us! If your dog doesn’t enjoy one of the suggested treats, simply replace it with another from our natural treat range that offers similar benefits.
Tips for Finding the Perfect Treat:
▪️Contact Us for Free Tailored Advice 📩: We offer free, tailored advice several times a day through email or our contact form. If you’re unsure which treat to choose, just reach out—we’re always happy to help!
▪️Focus on the Health Priority 🐾: Replace the treat with one that supports the same benefit (e.g., digestion, joint care).
▪️Keep Portion Sizes Consistent 📏: Ensure the replacement matches the portion size to avoid overfeeding.
▪️Experiment and Observe 👀: Monitor your dog’s response to new options and adjust accordingly.
Why Our Guide Matters 🐾
Unlike 99% of natural treat sellers, we provide a comprehensive feeding guide because we understand the importance of proper nutrition. Many sellers unintentionally encourage overfeeding, not because they mean to, but simply because they don’t know the dangers of their actions or foundation less advice. 🚫🍖
Without proper guidance:
▪️Dogs Can Be Overfed: This can lead to long term health problems like obesity 🐷, joint strain 🦴, digestive issues 🍽, and even skin complaints. Costly for your dog and your bank account. That is guaranteed.🐾.▪️Nutritional Imbalance: Treats can overwhelm the diet with excess nutrients, creating hidden stress on the body. Veterinary waiting rooms are full because of this. ⚖️
At The Delicious Dog Food Company, we provide tailored portion size guidance, to ensure your dog gets the most benefit from every treat, without the risk of overfeeding.
We equip you with the knowledge to choose the right portions—safe for your dog, and designed to support their health, not cause harm. ❤️🐕✨
The Dangers of Overfeeding, Even with Natural Treats 🐕
Just because a treat is natural doesn’t mean it’s automatically safe to overfeed. Natural treats can still contribute to weight gain, nutritional imbalances, and other health issues if given in excess. ⚠️
▪️Portion Control is Key: Even the healthiest treat needs to be given in the right amounts for your dog’s size, age, and activity level. 📏🐾▪️Natural Doesn’t Equal Unlimited: Too much of anything, even a natural treat, can overwhelm your dog’s system and lead to long-term health problems. 😟
At The Delicious Dog Food Company, we provide tailored portion sizes to ensure your dog gets the most benefit from every treat, without the risk of overfeeding. 🐕🍖
Vitamins and Overfeeding ⚡
Certain vitamins can be tricky when overfed. While some are water soluble (like Vitamin C), meaning any excess will simply be flushed out, others, such as fat soluble vitamins (like Vitamin A, D, E, and K), can accumulate in the dog’s body when given in excess. This can lead to potential toxicity and discomfort. 🚱⚠️
▪️Vitamin C: Generally safe in larger amounts, as excess is excreted in urine. 💧▪️Vitamin A, D, E, K: These fat soluble vitamins can build up in the body if overfed, causing long term damage like kidney issues 🧑⚕️, digestive disturbances 🤢, or bone problems 🦴. This may take time and your dog might look great on the outside, but the inside is a completely worrying reality.
Large Dogs (e.g., Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Boxer, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Dalmatian) 🐾
Disclaimer and Portion Guidance 🐕
▪️Supervision is Important: Always supervise your dog when offering any natural treats to ensure their safety.▪️Portion Sizes: Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to adjust the portion sizes to suit your dog’s needs.
▪️Cutting Treats: For large dogs, cut larger treats into smaller, manageable portions to avoid choking and to ensure they can enjoy their treat safely. You know your dog best!
▪️More Than One Treat a Day?: If your dog requires two treats per day, you can follow this plan. Just be sure the total amount aligns with their dietary needs and health priorities.
The Importance of Treats Complementing a Balanced Diet (Not Replacing Meals)
Treats should be a rewarding addition to your dog’s daily routine, not a replacement for their balanced meals! 🥗🍖 Think of them like the perfect side dish to an already nutritious meal. At The Delicious Dog Food Company, our treats are designed to complement your dog’s diet and give them a boost of health benefits—like joint care, digestion, and a shiny coat—without interfering with the core nutrition they need! 🐾🍖
Portion Sizes Based on Weight and Activity Level
"Just like us, your dog’s ideal treat portions depend on their size, weight, and how active they are! 🏃♂️🐕 Whether your dog is a playful puppy or a more laid-back senior, we’ve tailored every treat to ensure it’s just the right amount. Not sure how much to give? Our team is here to help you with personalised portioning advice to keep your dog happy and healthy—without overdoing it! 🐾💚
Contact for Tailored Advice
"Have questions about the perfect treat for your dog’s needs? We’re here for you! 📩 Whether your dog needs extra joint support 🦴, digestive help 🍽, or a treat that suits their sensitive stomach, we provide FREE tailored advice, backed by over 20 years of knowledge, experience, and qualifications since 2004. 🏅 We’ll guide you every step of the way to make sure your dog gets the best! No catch, just expert advice to keep your dog healthy and happy. 🐕✨