Dog biscuits, dehydrated yak chews, doggy dental chews, and even mooncakes for dogs are some common dog treats we see in Singapore. There are hundreds of varieties of dog treats available at our pet supply stores and online, how do we know which types of dog treats are the best for our pup?

We believe in providing single-ingredient treats and limited-ingredient treats as they provide the transparency and nutritional benefits that are free of preservatives, fillers, grains, and so on. They are the upgrade that many pet parents have been looking for, and the peace of mind that you are feeding a healthy treat that benefits your pups.

Here are 5 great reasons why single-ingredient treats are the best for your dogs!

High-quality & Natural Ingredients 

Whether your treat is air-dried or freeze-dried, you can be assured that the original nutritional value and quality of the ingredients are maintained. All naturally dehydrated treats retain up to more than 90% of their macronutrients compared to treats that are made into biscuits or mixed in with other ingredients.

For example, a naturally dehydrated beef chunk contains at least 86% protein, whereas a popular dental dog treat only contains 30% protein with ingredients such as wheat flour, wheat gluten, glycerin, gelatin, oat fibre, water, lecithin, natural poultry flavour which are unnecessary filler ingredients. With single-ingredient treats and chews, you will be assured knowing that you are feeding a quality protein instead of unknown ingredients or empty calories to your furkid.

Powerful Health Benefits

The retention of nutrients also means a high nutritional value that leads to powerful health benefits in each single-ingredient treat. For a patented scientific air-dried process that we use, we are able to retain essential micronutrients such as Selenium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamins B & D in a typical dehydrated tuna treat for dogs. These essential nutrients have a large variety of antioxidant and anticancer properties that cannot be found in commercially available dog biscuits or rawhide treats.

Perfect for Itchy & Allergy-prone Dogs

For dogs that are prone to skin & ear infections, they may want to opt for single-ingredient treats as commercially available treats may contain many unknown ingredients that encourage yeast and bacteria growth.

Allergic dermatitis is a common type of allergy in pets that shows symptoms of irritated and itchy skin ears, paws, rear end, and stomach. Commercial dog treats often contain fillers that encourage or trigger these allergic reactions. Common fillers include chicken meal, meat meal, corn meal, wheat, rice, oats, and barley. These are known common allergens in dogs, although not in all dogs. Although some meat meals can be of very high quality, you will never know which part of the animal the meat was derived from.

With a single-ingredient dog treat, you will never have to scour the ingredient list and scratch your head to figure out which filler your pup is actually allergic to. You will see a complete piece of dried beef steak or whole mussel that you are feeding to your pups.

Ideal for Single-protein Diets and Elimination Diets

For some pets who experience frequent bouts of allergic reactions or even seizures, the vet may prescribe a novel protein diet or an elimination diet to identify the allergens that are causing allergic reactions in your furkid. For pups that are on an elimination diet, they will need to consume only a specific new protein, such as kangaroo or crocodile, for around 9-12 weeks. This is based on a scientific principle that your dogs should not have a reaction to the new protein as their body has not encountered it before.

Single-ingredient treats will help you to keep to this single-protein diet during the elimination period, and support your pooches on their road to recovery from their allergic reactions.

The Best Dog Parent You Can Be

We are always on the lookout for sustainable and healthy treats for our furkids. With scientific advancement, we have realised that dog biscuits and commercially produced treats may not necessarily provide the essential health benefits compared to a single-ingredient treat. Knowing that the treat you are giving your pup has powerful health benefits, and also having a peace of mind that it was sustainably sourced and produced, enriches your treat experience with your dogs and furkids.

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Nellie