Celebrate National Dog Week: Tips & Tricks for Happy, Healthy Dogs
by
Gerhardus Hanekom
on
Sep 22, 2024
Celebrate National Dog Week: Tips & Tricks for Happy, Healthy Dogs
National Dog Week is the perfect time to celebrate the joy and love our furry friends bring into our lives. To keep your dog happy and healthy, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to ensure they get the best care. Plus, we’ve highlighted some of Savannah Pet Food’s favorite products that fit right into your dog's wellness routine!
1. Keep Them Busy with Mental Stimulation Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as physical exercise. Puzzle toys, training sessions, and treat-dispensing toys can help engage your dog's brain.
Tip: Use Savannah Pet Food’s Ostrich Tendons as a high-value reward when your dog completes a challenge. The unique flavor and chewy texture make it a great motivator!
2. Support Joint Health with Natural Nutrition As dogs age, joint health becomes increasingly important. Including ingredients that support joint mobility can help your dog stay active.
Trick: Savannah Pet Food’s Functional Treats with Rooibos (Redbush) and Buchu are perfect for this. These natural ingredients are known to support joint health, while being both hypoallergenic and easy on the stomach.
3. Keep Chewing Fun and Safe Chewing is a natural behavior for dogs and helps keep their teeth clean and jaws strong. However, finding a safe and long-lasting chew is key.
Tip: Try our Ostrich Hip (Femur) Bone, known for its honeycomb structure that crumbles rather than splinters, making it both fun and safe for tough chewers. Not only does it satisfy their chewing instinct, but it also provides essential nutrients.
4. Exercise and Playtime Daily exercise is crucial to your dog’s health, preventing obesity and boredom. Incorporating interactive toys can turn exercise into play.
Trick: Our Ostrich Bone with Natural Toy (Fiber Rope) doubles as both a fun tug toy and a healthy chew. The natural fibers of the rope are safe for consumption, and the wing bone adds an irresistible challenge for your pup.
5. Reward Good Behavior with Healthy Treats Training and good behavior deserve to be rewarded, and what better way to do so than with healthy, nutritious treats?
Tip: Use our Ostrich Infused with Butternut or Beetroot Chips as training treats. These crunchy delights not only taste great but are packed with nutrients, providing a wholesome alternative to traditional store-bought treats.
6. Hydration is Key Just like us, dogs need plenty of water, especially after exercise or during warm weather. Make sure they always have access to fresh water.
Trick: Post-exercise, reward your dog with a small snack from our Ostrich Infused with Mango or Grapefruit Sausages. These treats are refreshing and packed with flavor, encouraging hydration and helping them recover after a fun play session.
7. Prioritize Dental Health Dental health is often overlooked but is vital for your dog’s overall well-being. Regular chewing on safe bones or treats can help reduce plaque buildup and keep their teeth clean.
Tip: Our Ostrich Canes are an excellent choice for maintaining dental health. The natural structure of the bone helps scrape off plaque while offering a durable chew your dog will love.
Conclusion This National Dog Week, take the time to make sure your dog is living their best life. Whether it’s through mental stimulation, physical exercise, or healthy treats, you can give them the care they deserve. At Savannah Pet Food, we’re here to help with products that combine nutrition, safety, and fun. Celebrate your pup and make every day a dog day!
At Savannah Pet Food, we stand behind the quality of our products with unwavering confidence. We understand the trust you place in us to provide the best nutrition for your furry companions, and we are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.
I have a little rescue dog that has acid reflux and has a hard time with any treats. This seems to have solved her problem and she loves the treats. I'll be buying more for sure.
His eyes opened wide when I held it out for him. He grabbed it very gently. And then ran into the other room and played with it for a while before he chomped it down. I love your products and so does Henry. 🐶
My baby has bad allergies so I decided to make a purchase, we just received the products and this is day 1 she enjoyed the knee joint today, ate the whole thing!
Tomorrow I am going to give her the big one to chew on, I will let you know!
Thanks for making these products!
A new product and drum roll.......SHE CAN'T GET ENOUGH! I will need to order more of these gizzard strips. Believe it or not she is a picky eater but when it comes to the Savannah products, we are at 100% love for every product thus far. He attitude and her teeth have improved! THANKS YA'LL
Roxy LOVES it. Once it peeled off…and I threw that away…some sharp points, it is great! Highly recommended. Just watch closely until it peels back to solid bone.
My dogs are very aggressive chewers. I was disappointed by just about every dog bone or chew toy. They would be gone within a couple of hours. These bones can last for days. I have not found anything that keeps them occupied for such a long time and stands up to their chewing. I love Savannah
This is the first bone my pup loves this much!! It's football Sunday for us and we always feel bad for her being bored but she's been entertained by this bone all morning! Will definitely buy more!!
Peachy is 11 yo and she LOVES the knuckle, she can actually finish it in one sitting , which is about 4 hours+ , I never see her defending her food from her pitbull brother , this is the first thing she doesn’t share. 🤣
This bone has held up really really well! I was skeptical at first, as our big boy, as year and a half old English Mastiff had gone through bigger bones in a couple hours. This has lasted for a week so far and he has been happily chewing away with minimal damage! This bone seems to be a winner, we will be purchasing more!!
My 6 year old lab goes crazy over the ostrich bone. It lasts longer than any other product we’ve ordered. It doesn't splinter so that’s a huge plus! Highly recommend.
Shade absolutely loved his first ostrich hip bone. He is a power chewer so chew toys don’t last. This bone kept him occupied and is big enough for multiple uses.
These are labeled as bones, but they seem pretty easy to chew. Both my bully mix and my golden retriever were able to completely finish them within an hour. I haven't given one to my APB with the fractured teeth, out of an abundance of caution.
Didn't take long for my doggos to start chomping on this. Thought I'd be able to cut it in half to share, but since they love it so much, I've already ordered another two so they don't have to share next time. It reminds me of a massive pig ear but thicker to work through, and a bit stiffer, so it really seems like it will scrape their teeth well as they enjoy it.
