Zeal Spare Ribs (200g)
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An excellent chew containing plenty of meat and red bone marrow, soft bones from very young calves. One of our best-selling products!
- Gluten-free • Low allergen
- High protein • Low fat
- Source of animal protein: Veal / Beef from free-range pastures
- Made in New Zealand
Recommended for: Dogs of all life stages
No vaccines, no steroids (HGP), no colorants, no preservatives, no additives
ZEAL® 100% Pure Natural Rewards are healthy, reliable, and traceable to the source. We have 21 types of delicious rewards to choose from, 6 of which cats also love. Our rewards are handcrafted in our Auckland factory from high-quality New Zealand free-range meats and fresh seafood. No colorants, flavors, additives, or preservatives are used in the manufacturing process. Treat your pet to a delicious and healthy source of nutrients.
What rewards are suitable for your dog's or cat's breed, size, and age?
We recommend that your pet consumes rewards under supervision, especially when trying a new reward. Many dogs tend to eat the reward quickly without even chewing, so monitor all sizes and ages to ensure they can handle it without choking incidents. Cats generally will nibble on the reward without trying to consume it in seconds. Small dogs may find large-sized bones like leg bones a bit too big, while large dogs may try to swallow medium-sized hard rewards without chewing, and older dogs with dental Disorders need softer chews, so it’s about assessing your pet's size and eating behaviors.
Storage: Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the product in a sealed bag to maintain freshness. If you buy large bags, keep the unused product in an airtight container to maintain freshness and cleanliness.
Ingredients and Analysis
Ingredients: Natural dried veal ribs from New Zealand
Typical Analysis:-
- Protein 58.0g / 100g
- Fat SBR 8.6g / 100g
- Moisture 8.8g / 100g
- Ash 22.6g / 100g
- Fiber 2.0g / 100g
Benefits
Oral and dental hygiene for your pets is very important. They are unable to tell us when they feel pain, so regularly checking their gums and teeth is important. Chewing on Zeal® rewards will help remove plaque and tartar. Regularly cleaning your pet's teeth is also a good idea!
Rewards for use in training sessions: Rewards are a useful tool in the training process as they help keep your pet focused on you and the learning process, no matter their age. For training purposes, rewards should be small and easy to swallow, requiring little chewing so you can reward behaviors quickly and frequently. Ideal training rewards are relatively soft and pea-sized. Pets are not concerned much with the size of the reward, but the quantity is what impresses them. Larger rewards are more suitable for rewarding good behavior, like large pieces, where your pet has to stop, chew, and take their time consuming them.
How to use dog rewards more effectively: The most effective way to use rewards is to reinforce a calm and submissive state. Do not use rewards as a reward for an excited or overly stimulated mental state. Always let your pet sniff the reward first, but hold it away from them and wait. Remember that pets, especially dogs, can smell from over 5 meters away, so you don’t need to place the reward under their nose. Once they get the Scent, dogs may initially jump, and even jump on you. If this happens, indicate your disapproval through your behavior and body language, your patience as an owner will pay off in having a well-mannered pet. They will understand that a calm and reassuring approach gets results, so they will sit and wait while looking at you in quiet anticipation. At the moment of calm, offer them the reward. Do not use rewards to reinforce an excited pet, but to enforce the calm and submissive state.
Feeding Guidelines
Do not overindulge in rewards ~ Although it may be tempting when your beloved pet begs for more, do not be too generous and keep rewards regulated. Rewards are meant to complement your pet's diet. As with us, excessive rewards can lead to weight gain and will also upset the balance of your pet's diet, which should be complete and balanced to maintain their health. Ideally, rewards should not exceed 10% of your pet's daily required calories, so regular meal portions should be reduced to avoid weight gain, taking into account what they consumed from rewards during training sessions in the day. This also applies to rewards given as general rewards for good behavior. If you do not, your pet will slowly gain weight and the extra kilograms above the ideal level will be harmful to your pet's health.
Reward Wisdom ~ We always recommend that your pet consumes rewards under supervision, especially when trying a new reward. Some dogs (unusual for cats) are overly "enthusiastic" when it comes to tasty treats and may not chew properly, leading to a potential choking hazard.
When to give your pet rewards ~ Between meals is the ideal time to give rewards and not directly before or after a meal. Choose a reward your pet will enjoy. If you are using rewards as a training tool, your reward will not work well after your pet has had a full meal.