Super treats:
Dehydrated super treats are often preferred due to their minimal processing, nutrient retention, and longer shelf life, making them a convenient and healthy option for pets. They are also typically free from artificial additives and preservatives, which can be beneficial for dogs with sensitivities. Here is more detail on benefits of dehydrated treats.
Nutrient Retention:
Dehydration, done at low temperatures, helps preserve the natural vitamins, minerals, and enzymes found in the ingredients, unlike high-heat cooking methods which can diminish nutritional value.
Minimal Processing:
Dehydrated treats undergo less processing compared to many commercial options, resulting in a more natural product with fewer additives.
Long Shelf Life:
The low moisture content in dehydrated treats inhibits bacterial growth, extending their shelf life and making them easy to store without needing preservatives.
Healthier Option:
Dehydrated treats are often made with single-ingredient, human-grade ingredients, minimizing the risk of allergies and digestive issues.
Convenience:
Dehydrated treats are lightweight, compact, and don’t require refrigeration, making them ideal for training and on-the-go use.
Potential Dental Benefits:
The chewy or crunchy texture of some dehydrated treats can help clean teeth and massage gums, promoting dental health
Dehydrated super treats are often preferred due to their minimal processing, nutrient retention, and longer shelf life, making them a convenient and healthy option for pets. They are also typically free from artificial additives and preservatives, which can be beneficial for dogs with sensitivities
Dehydrated chicken hearts, duck hearts, lamb heart bites, pork heart bites, salmon bites, sweet potato. Things like plain Greek yogurt acts as a great probiotic. At AZ Doxies, we make a lot of our own dehydrated treats ourselves or we purchase from King Lou Pets. Contact us for a discount code for their website.
Meaty bones:
Properly dehydrated duck and chicken neck, duck and chicken feet, chicken wing tips, marrow bones, lamb bones
It is important to note that giving these bones after they have been cooked in something like an oven, it will cause the bones to splinter and possibly injure the dog. That is why properly dehydrating is key.
Medicinal Mushrooms and Tinctures:
Certain mushrooms can be used for various purposes in canines, including nutritional and medicinal benefits. It’s crucial to be aware that not all mushrooms are safe for dogs to consume, as some can be toxic and pose serious health risks.
A few potential uses of mushrooms for dogs include:
Nutrition
Medicinal purposes
Natural remedies for specific health conditions
Remember, the safe use of mushrooms for dogs requires expert knowledge due to the potential risks associated with toxic varieties. It is essential to consult with a veterinarian experienced in holistic or alternative treatments to determine the appropriate usage and dosage.
How Medicinal Mushrooms Work in Dogs
Medicinal mushrooms offer a fascinating array of health benefits for dogs, and various mushroom species have been studied for their potential immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and health-promoting properties. Some of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms for dogs and their potential health benefits include:
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum): Reishi mushrooms are renowned for their immune-modulating properties, which may help support the immune system in dogs. They contain polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and triterpenoids, believed to offer potential health benefits.
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor): Rich in polysaccharides, particularly beta-glucans, turkey tail mushrooms have immune-boosting properties. They are often used in traditional medicine to support the immune system and promote overall health. In some cases, they are used for supportive care in dogs undergoing cancer treatment.
Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes): Shiitake mushrooms contain lentinan, a compound studied for its potential anti-tumor and immune-enhancing effects. Additionally, they may possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa): Abundant in beta-glucans, maitake mushrooms have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing effects. They are sometimes included in holistic treatments for various health conditions in dogs.
Bone Broth:
On the human food scene, bone broth has been something of a trend for years. That’s for good reason, too. Bone broth delivers health benefits from improved joint health to a stronger immune system.
Those perks don’t stop with humans. In pets, too, bone broth can do a world of good. And because it’s an easy thing to add to a pet’s food dish — and add some flavor to their meals — more and more dog and cat owners are serving up broth.
To help you decide if this option is right for your furry family member, let’s look at what bone broth is and what it does for your pet’s health.
The basics of bone broth
Bone broth is what it sounds like: broth that you get from cooking bones in liquid. Usually, you make it by simmering animal bones in water over low heat for a long period, letting the nutrients in the bones transfer into the liquid.
When you give bone broth to your pets, it gives them an added dose of essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. At the same time, because it’s a liquid, it boosts hydration.
But that’s not all. The American Kennel Club cites further bone broth benefits, including:
A stronger immune system
Reduced inflammation
Stronger joints
Healthier skin and coat
Better digestive health
Liver detoxification
All told, adding bone broth is a little like adding a multivitamin to your pet’s meals — only it’s one they’ll love the taste of, too.
How to add bone broth to your pet’s diet
This can be as complicated or as simple as you want. You have a couple of options here.
Make it yourself
You’ll need some animal bones (e.g., beef, turkey, pork, chicken) with the marrow. A local butcher’s shop should be able to help you out.
Cook these with a few quarts of water on low heat for 12-24 hours. You may also want to add a little apple cider vinegar because this can help nutrients transfer from the bones to the liquid.
Remove all the bones and put the broth in the fridge. Once it’s cooled, skim the fat off the top. You now have a broth you can add to Fido or Fifi’s next meal.
Many companies sell a bone broth already made or in powder form that is tailored to dogs as well.
Fish Oil:
Fish oil is one of the best supplements to add to your dog’s diet. Fish oil supports your dog’s heart health, promotes a silky coat, reduces itchy and flaky skin, and can help relieve allergies and joint pain. It can even help strengthen a dog’s immune system and could help them fight canine cancer.
Safe Fruits and Vegetables:
Carrots: Provide a good source of vitamins and can help with dental health according to Petco.
Apples: A healthy snack rich in vitamins, but remove seeds and core.
Blueberries: A good source of antioxidants and can be given fresh or frozen says Béa Métier.
Green Beans: A low-calorie treat packed with vitamins and fiber.
Sweet Potatoes: Provide a good source of fiber and minerals.
Bananas: A good source of potassium and fiber.
Pumpkin: Can help with digestion.
Cucumbers: A hydrating and low-calorie snack.
Watermelon: A hydrating treat, especially in the summer.
Bland Diet:
For dogs with weak stomachs or maybe sick we feed a bland diet. For our bland diet, we use brown rice and chicken. We alternate with a cooked egg as well.
We hope this blog helps you find some fun things for your dachshunds to snack on.
Please contact us anytime for questions regarding diet or anything else doxie related.
AZ Doxies is located at 3690 N. Brookshire Pt. Crystal River, FL. 34428
You can call us at 352-339-3877 or reach our via Instagram @az_doxies
AZ Doxies is a breeder of minature dachshunds located in Crystal River, FL. Our dachshund puppies are all DNA tested as well as health tested. We service all of Florida and provide dachshund puppies to approved homes. We are quite picky with the homes we release a puppy to. Our focus is the well-being of the puppy. There are many breeders to choose from in Florida. We are a different than most dachshund breeders in Florida. We breed our doxies using dachshund standard and dachshund confirmation is paramount as well as favorable DNA and health traits. Having healthy, well adjusted dachshunds is our top priority. We offer minature dachshunds with different colors and patterns. Longhair and smooth coat doxies are available. However, we consider ourselves a small breeder. All of our dogs are inside of our home. We do not breed to get rich but for the love of the breed. We love to see joy on a young couple or childs face when they get a new doxie puppy.