Zeal Dried Chicken Fillets 125g
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These nutritious, delicious, and soft treats are a healthy option for weight management. Great for training as they can be broken into small pieces.
- Gluten-free • Low allergen
- High protein • Low fat
- Low calorie • Low cholesterol
- Animal protein source: Chicken
- Made in New Zealand
Recommended for: Dogs of all life stages
No Steroids (HGP), No Colorants, No Preservatives, No Additives
ZEAL® 100% pure natural treats are reliable and traceable. We have 21 delicious treat varieties to choose from, including 6 types that cats also love. Our treats are handcrafted in our Auckland factory from free-range New Zealand meats and wild-caught seafood. No colorants, flavors, additives, or preservatives are used in the manufacturing process. Indulge your pet with a delicious and healthy source of nutrients.
Ingredients and Analysis
Ingredients: Natural dried free-range chicken breast slices
Typical Analysis:
- Protein 77.5g / 100g
- Fat 8.0g / 100g
- Moisture 10.0g / 100g
- Ash 2.5g / 100g
- Fiber 0.5 / 100g
Feeding Guidelines
Do not overindulge in treats ~ Although it may be tempting when your pet begs for more, do not be too generous and keep treats organized. Treats are meant to complement your animal's diet. As with us, excessive treats can lead to weight gain and may also affect the balance of your pet's diet, which should be complete and balanced to maintain their health. Ideally, treats should not exceed 10% of the daily caloric requirement for your pet, so regular meal portions should be reduced to avoid weight gain, considering what has been consumed in treats during training sessions in one day. This also applies to treats given as general rewards for good behavior. If you do not, your pet will slowly gain weight, and the extra kilograms beyond the ideal will be harmful to your pet's health.
Regarding treats ~ We always recommend that your pet consumes treats under supervision, especially when trying a new treat. Some dogs (uncommon in cats) can be overly enthusiastic when it comes to delicious food pieces and may not chew properly, leading to a choking hazard.
When to give your pet treats ~ Between meals is the ideal time to give treats, not directly before or after a meal. Choose a treat your pet will enjoy. If you are using treats as a training tool, your reward will not work well immediately after your pet has had a full meal.
Benefits
Oral and dental hygiene for your pet is very important. They are unable to tell us when they are in pain, so it is important to regularly check their gums and teeth. Chewing Zeal® treats will help remove plaque and tartar. Also, it is good to clean your pet's teeth regularly!
Treats for use in training sessions: Treats 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, treats should be small and easily swallowed, requiring little chewing so you can reward behaviors quickly and frequently. Ideal training treats are relatively soft and pea-sized. Pets do not care much about the size of the treat, but the quantity is what impresses them. Larger treats are more suitable for rewarding good behavior, like large pieces, where your pet has to stop, chew, and take time to consume them.
How to use dog treats more effectively: The most effective way to use treats is to reinforce a calm and obedient state. Never use treats to reward an excited and overly stimulated mental state. Let your pet sniff the treat first, but lift it away from them and wait. Remember that pets, especially dogs, can smell from more than 5 meters away, so you do not need to place the treat under their nose. Once they catch the scent, dogs may initially jump and leap on you. If this happens, indicate your disapproval through your behavior and body language; your patience as an owner will pay off in a well-behaved pet. They will understand that a calm and relaxed approach yields results, sitting and waiting while looking at you in quiet anticipation. In the moment of calm, offer them the treat. Do not use treats to reinforce an excited pet, but to reinforce the calm and obedient state.
What type of treats are suitable for your dog's or cat's breed, size, and age?
We recommend that your pet consumes treats under supervision, especially when trying a new treat. Many dogs tend to consume the treat without even chewing it, so monitor all sizes and ages to ensure they can handle it without choking incidents. Cats generally chew the treat without trying to consume it in seconds. Small dogs may find large bones and such a bit too big, while large dogs may try to swallow medium-hard treats without chewing, while older pets with dental Disorders need softer chewing, so it depends on your pet's size and eating behaviors.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the packaged product sealed to maintain freshness. If you are buying bags in bulk, keep the unused product in an airtight container to maintain freshness and cleanliness.