What ingredients are popular in pet dog treats, but in fact, harmful and unhealthy for dogs?
17. Nov, 2009 
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I want to know what ingredients in pet dog treats (and dog biscuits) are terrible, harmful, and unhealthy for dogs, so I can avoid buying.
If contains minimal sugar/salt, is that alright?
Do not get any thing with rawhide it dissolves their teeth
rawhid is terrible for dogs because they can’t digest it
sunflower seed oil- linked to cancer, chicken- has hormones along with other things that can effect your dogs (only get organic chicken for you and your dog), white rice
I would mostly stay away from bi products just like you would with their normal food. Rawhides are def. a no no unless they are too huge for them to either swallow or splinter off peices from. We have our boxer siked out because he gets his dog food as a treat too-he doesn’t know the difference, he only knows he’s been a excellent boy and gets special attention.
A few things to make sure your dog stays clear of though:
Grapes/Raisins-very critical, as many as 7 can cause kidney failure and death-MORE POISENOUS THAN ANTIFREEZE!!!!
Onion/Onion powder-very perilous as it causes anemia
I have a huge list of things dogs aren’t supposed to consume and what effects it can have..let me know if you want it…
I have an allergy dog, and I found a website that has lots of freeze dried and dehydrated single ingredient treats. My dog likes the bullstix, achilles tendons, cod nuggets, minnows, venison jerky, and venison lung. Check out http://www.petextras.com for fantastic, healthy treats for dogs & cats.