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As dog owners, dog treats in most cases are just part of the package when you decide to become an owner. Whether they are used for training, as a reward system, or they are just given to treat your pet because you love them, dog treats are kind of a necessity of ownership!

So how can you make sure your pet is eating quality dog treats that are good for them, instead of the doggie equivalent of a Twinkie?

Well first you want to check your labels. Make sure the dog treats you are choosing are healthy options that are free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. Ask yourself if you wouldn’t eat it, why give it to your dog?

Another thing to look for is dog treats that include rice bran and vitamin E. Both of these are great sources of antioxidants, which help your pooch keep a strong immune system.

Like people, dogs need a wide variety of grains, fruits, and veggies. Choose dog treats that offer these, along with a good protein source. However make sure chicken and eggs are included in the protein source and avoid any treats that have by products in the label. By products are not good for your dogs health.

One more thing to note, is try to stay away from things like soy and soy gluten, wheat and wheat gluten, as well as corn. Just as in people, these ingredients have been known to cause allergies in dogs, so you want to avoid anything that will make your pup sick.

All of that being said, there are some great dog treat options on the market that will both pamper your pet and his taste buds, but will also keep him healthy and happy to boot. It just requires that you make the investment to purchase quality dog treats. You try to eat healthy quality food, why wouldn’t you make sure your dog eats the same?