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May 5th, 2010 by Ernie Jurgens

We all want to give our dogs a variety and mix up their treats somewhat. This is all well and good if these are high quality treats, but there are some on the market that are very poor quality.

Dogs love to receive treats, and we love giving them to them.

You would never dream of hurting your pet, yet you may accidentally cause them harm. This article is to make dog lovers aware of the potential hazards of dog treats that you probably aren’t aware of.

Manufacturers of dog treats are very clever; and market them as having a dual purpose. Greenies are a prime example, as they are meant to clean your dogs teeth too. A puppy can easily choke on a Greenie, and you should never leave an older dog alone with one either.

Another popular favorite are the rawhide chews. I don’t know of a dog that doesn’t like these. These keep your dog occupied and clean their teeth at the same time. Unfortunately, rawhide chews can also prove to be dangerous.

It has been found that rawhide produced outside of the US has been preserved in potentially fatal chemicals, such as Arsenic. So always ensure that you only American rawhide that has been made within the US.

Dogs are thieves, especially when food is concerned. We often find that our pooch has demolished chocolates that have been left lying around, but did you know that this could actually kill them? Chocolate is extremely toxic for both your cat and your dog.

This is due to the presence of Theobromine in the chocolate. This has an effect on your pet akin to caffeine. A small amount will make your dog hyper; a large dose could be fatal.

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