So what should you look for in a healthy dog treat? No added sugar It may appear under different names, such as sucrose, caramel, or corn syrup, but whatever the sweetener, it’s unnecessary for your dog’s nutrition. In fact, eating it regularly can cause hypoglycemia, tooth decay, arthritis, obesity, nervousness, cataracts, and allergies. No added salt The ingredient may also be listed as sodium chloride, iodized salt, or sea salt. Salt is a required nutrient, but like in humans, excess intake of salt can cause health issues, such as an increase in water intake, heart rate, and hemoglobin concentration, as well as dry mucous membranes and restlessness. No soy This ingredient is often adde

Healthy pumpkin balls This snack is not only delicious but is also filled with fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium, and iron. Ingredients 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 4 tbsp molasses 4 tbsp water 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups whole wheat flour ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix pumpkin, molasses, vegetable oil, and water together in a bowl Add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon to the mixture and stir until dough softens Scoop out small spoonfuls of dough and roll into balls on your hands (wet hands work best) Set the balls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten with a fork Bake approx