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.
Kallan My three year-old Parson Russell terrier absolutely loves these tendons! I unravel them so that he can have more experiences with them. It’s like doggy crack.!! 🥰
Dexter loves this bone. I’m sooo happy I’ve been spending lots of money on bulky bones snd they stink and are gone in less than an hour. He has been chewing on this for over an hour and has hardly damaged it so happy.
My two Shih Tzu love the ostrich hip bone. Yes they are huge and my fur babies are engaged for a long period, which allows me to work from home in peace. The bones last a long time and they don’t splinter. We love them!!!
My dog Cleo absolutely loves the ostrich beaks. She's a senior chihuahua with dental issues and she's able to devour a beak in about ten minutes. This is by far her favorite treat that we've ever gotten her.
Our girls were excited to get a new chew. At first the dogs were not sure but once they got the first taste of ostrich they were hooked. The ostrich chips have also become a favorite and the girls get so excited when I start opening the packet. Thank you for alternatives besides beef bones.
My little terrier is SUPER DUPER PICKY! I’m always embarrassed when well intended people offer him special treats and he sniffs and walks away. He doesn’t like anything good for him: no bone broth, no pumpkin, no yogurt ….. but he LOVES these ostrich tendons!!!! He was so busy with his rib bones he didn’t even notice a squirrel going by. HUGE FAN of these!!
My dogs get bored quickly with marrow bones and knee caps. So far they are l9ving them. This picture of dragging both chest bones into the living room.
My PJ absolutely loves your Ostrich chips - all flavors. He starts drooling whenever he sees me open the bag. One is never enough. I make him take smaller bites so his treats will last longer and he’ll think I’m more generous than I am. Thank you for making such a delicious treat for my precious baby.
Just got the ostrich foot bones today and immediately gave to my 2 doxies. They loved them! Too much though because the bones triggered resource guarding in non-resource guarding dogs. They were quiet for hours while I worked. Did cause gas in my senior dog but some things do that to him. My dogs worked on them for hours and almost finished them before I could get them away. I’ll try the knuckle bones next.
Such a wonderful first experience!! My sweet boy loves his very first Ostrich bone!!
Such a great healthy, safe way to keep him busy!
Wonderful fast shipping, and awesome customer service. We felt very loved with our handwritten ‘thank you’ from Judy!
Can’t wait to order more in the future!
Ostrich long bone for my boy. This is the second one for us and we are fans. Bull here, is a super chewer but has a very sensitive stomach. This bone keeps him busy for hours, yes hours. And his tummy is happy. And so am I. Thank you Savannah! I'll be ordering more soon.
Our 2 year old Newfoundland, Chunk, has allergies to the majority of proteins. Your products have been a lifesaver! He absolutely loves them and the mental stimulation wears him out! Thanks for supplying a healthy and safe treat for our pup!
It’s his go-to chewy when he’s wound up and settling down. In the house after the park or post-zoomies from a bath, Reggie goes right for his long-lasting twisted tendon!
My Cane Corso Deacon love these bones. They last a long time for my big guy. And l love that they don’t smell bad or make a mess. It’s a win win at our house.
The dogs couldn’t believe how big these bones were when I handed them to them! It took them a few minutes to figure out what to do with them and then it was game on!
The dogs and pups love these chest bones. Griffs are voracious chewers and these bones have kept them busy for the past hour. Soft enough for the pups and satisfying for the big dogs
My dog Deco, name is short for Decompression is a VERY active Parti Standard Poodle. Having a large assortment of treats is very helpful when guests come over to keep him occupied. Also, his teeth are looking great from “brushing” them with his bones. These were recommended by my vet for his dental needs.
