Importance of Healthy Treats for your pet

Top Benefits of giving your pet healthy treats

We at the Katy Area Veterinary Medical Group know all too well, how tempting it is to give your pet treats all the time. When we reward our pets with treats, it is imperative that the treats are healthy. Most pets love just about any treat available, so why not make sure the treat has additional health benefits. Below we share the top benefits of healthy treats.

Strong muscles

One of the top ingredients in a healthy treat will be protein. Protein helps your pet build strong muscles which will allow your pet to remain active even as they begin to age. When looking at various treat options, be sure to check the ingredient list and make sure the first ingredient is a protein.

Appearance

When you pets are being fed healthy treats, it will improve the look of their appearance. Their hair, skin and nails while look good; and, while this may seem like a cosmetic benefit it is more than that. You can be sure, if the pet is looking good on the outside it means it is feeling healthy on the inside. Healthy treats include many of the necessary vitamins needed to help keep your pet looking and feeling its best.

Maintaining a healthy weight

In order to keep you pet healthy, it is imperative that it remains at a healthy weight throughout the course of its life. A healthy weight leads to the pet remaining active. In addition, overweight pets will have more mobility issues especially as they start to age. Healthy treats tend to have fewer calories, which will help your pet keep the pounds off.

Reduced allergies

With healthy treats, there tend to be fewer ingredients, and they are more natural ingredients. Healthy ingredients mean your pet will be less likely to have an allergic reaction. If you believe your pet may be suffering from an allergic reaction, call the animal hospital today.

If you would like to learn more about treats that will keep your pet healthy reach out to us, your local veterinarian in Katy to discuss today. We are dedicated to helping with all your pet care needs.