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Healthy Snacks Your Pup Can Enjoy

We all love to treat our dogs to a tasty snack, but it’s important to ensure we’re giving them something healthy, low-cal and easily digestible for their tummies. Many of the fruits, vegetables and meat we love can make for a simply delicious and healthy snack your pup can enjoy too. Below are a few options that are safe and palatable to share with your dog - Right from your kitchen!

  • Blueberries - Excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins such as C and K

  • Bananas - Bananas have a high fiber content important to your dog's digestive system

  • Apples - Best to offer with seeds and core pieces removed

  • Raw or cooled, steamed carrots - Rich in antioxidants and vitamin A

  • Green Beans - Best served lightly steamed. Rich in vitamins A, C and K, and also contain fiber and B vitamins

  • Sweet Potatoes - Great source of vitamins A, C, E and B6, and are also rich in dietary fiber.

  • Bits of cooked chicken breast, bone and skin free

  • Seedless watermelon - Watermelon has a high water content, so it can help keep dogs hydrated, and is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and B-6.

  • Cucumbers - Low-calorie snack, and can be a good option for those who are overweight. Cucumbers also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K.