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Serena Faber Nelson Founder & Pet Lifestyle Writer
Pet lifestyle expert Serena Faber-Nelson is the founder of Pretty Fluffy. A contributor to Everyday with Rachael Ray, Modern Dog Magazine, Cesars Way and more; her modern, stylized take on DIY dog treats has seen her recipes viewed millions of times over.
Serena is the author of the go-to dog mom bible, Dog Mama, and the popular dog treat recipe book, Healthy Homemade Dog Treats.
Picture it, sometime in the near future: You have just taken the pupster out for a walk, you come inside and realize, YOU RAN OUT OF TREATS (!!)
What is a dog parent to do when your dog is staring up at you eagerly waiting for their reward?
Don’t worry!We have 5 healthy backup treats that your dog won’t even know are plan B. You might just find yourself snacking onthese dog treats too – butwithout feeling like a weirdo!
Healthy Backup Treats for Dogs
1. Organic Apple Slices – Dogs love apples, and they are a great healthy backup, loaded with fibre and Vitamin C. Just remember to remove the core, stem and seeds!
2. Organic Blueberries– Packed with antioxidants, blueberries make for the perfect go to back up treat. Try to find organic, as this fruit has a high pesticide reputation.
3. OrganicCarrot Sticks– A healthy, beta carotenefilled, treat that moonlights as a doggy tooth cleaner – carrots are a win win.
4. Pineapple Cubes– A Coco Bean favorite! Pineapple is full of healthy digestive enzymes and is a great after dinner backup treat.
5. Cooked Chickpeas – Cook a 1/2 cup of these protein & iron boosters, store in the fridge, and you have yourself a weeks worth of healthy backup treats. Your dog might also find them amusing to roll around, and you just might be amused watching!
Disclaimer
These backup treats are intended for just that – a backup treats! Please remember to feed in moderation and always consult your vet before introducing your dog to new foods and ingredients.
Copy: Sarah Dickerson
Photography: Sarah Dickerson | Chic Sprinkles
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4 responses to “5 Healthy Backup Dog Treats”
February 27, 2015 at 3:02 am
Thank you so much for this post! I am always looking for fruits and veggies to use as treats for our dog, Lucy. She loves green beans, but these ideas are great!
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- Sarah Dickerson says:
February 27, 2015 at 11:34 pm
You’re very welcome! Green beans are another great one! Enjoy 🙂
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- Alexandria says:
March 21, 2015 at 9:39 pm
Yes fantastic. Such good treats and I love how you advocate chemical free treats – organic. Beautiful post 🙂
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