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.
My puppies LOVE Savannah treats!! They dig in immediately & chew, gnaw & gobble them up as fast as they can! We rely on Savannah products to keep our pups happy & healthy!!
My pup loves these bones and I love that they last a long time as he is a very aggressive chewer. Typically he will have a regular bone done in around 15-20 min. These last him hours. To the point where I take it away from him so he can take a break for a while. I have also tried the long bone, the cane bone, the tendon, and the braided one. He loves all of them.
I have given my pup bully sticks, collagen sticks, beef cheeks, cold smoked beef marrow bones and countless treat puzzles, but he would get bored with them after a day or two. We have had these for 4 days and he goes back to it over and over again throughout the day. It is totally his favorite now and worth the price.
My 3 year old Beabull and 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog are both loving the ostrich bones!! Seems to be easy on their teeth and holding their attention easily, I actually had to take them away after about 30-45 minutes so they would take a break and do something else! Will continue purchasing and cannot wait to try to the other items I purchased!
Didn't think I would be feeding ostrich! But typical percy, he ends up loving it! Will buy again and again. Thanks to savannah pet foods for providing delicious treats! As a bougie dog, he sure keeps his reputation!
Magic immediately took his new bone and ran to his bed to dig in! As you can see, he obviously loves it. You can tell that it’s fresh. Plus, compared to so many other options on the market, there’s plenty of nutritional benefits. The odor wasn’t extremely strong or offensive, either. And lastly, a benefit for me: the Ostrich shaft bone was very affordable.
This runner is a new treat for Reggie. He loves the tendons and jerky but now has another winner. Looks like it’ll take him a while to chew through which is great for time left alone!
My girl Rosie is a massive fan of these treats! I buy the bundle pack, because they don't last long with her. These high value treats are great for training! She very sensitive to a lot of different proteins, so the ostrich treats don't upset her stomach or skin. The ingredients give me peace of mind knowing that they are healthy for her and clean. I'm on my 3rd bundle which I will be doing subscription for now on, since these are #1 must have in our household. Two paws up!
4 month old, 10 lb Tasha loves this Ostrich Runner so much. In between chewing it she plays with it, buries it in her blanket and it keeps her busy for a long time so I can get a puppy break. It keeps her quiet should I need to study or talk on the phone. We’re both very happy.
I have 4 dogs I watch during the day. Two are mine. One is our roommates dog and one is my sons dog. This is the roommates dog. My biggest bone chewer. Owl. He loves all the bones. He’s been chewing them for well over a week now.
This is a great product, somewhere between a bone and a chew. Both my large dogs took their time chewing these and now their teeth sparkle. I can see where chunks of tartar have been scraped off their back teeth and I think the next chew session should take care of it! My 55 pound sighthound ate his in about an hour. The Ridgeback took about 25 minutes.
I send home a bag of these with every one of my puppies that goes to their new home and I get nothing but compliments! They love the long bones they go home with too! This house stays stocked with Savannah products!
We received our very first order yesterday Oct 2nd. From the moment we opened the box our bloodhound went crazy! We gave him the long bone and he gnawed on that non stop for over 2 hrs. He carried it around in between chew sessions! He loved it so much he went to sleep with it!! Def a great choice and we will def continue buying from you guys!!
my one year old puppy maggie loves the cane bone. She's a very aggressive chewer, so the tendon bone did not last long, but this cane bone is a winner.
I ordered the 19” ostrich leg bone for our blue heeler. He destroys toys in minutes sometimes, and we have to be careful about rawhide because it can cause blockages. But this bone is perfect! He immediately carried it off to chew on, and spent an hour happily gnawing on it. I took it away after a while, and this morning he was giving me his herding stare until I realized he wanted his bone. He’s chewing on it right now. It didn’t stain the carpet like dyed bones do. It doesn’t shatter or break. And evidently it tastes delicious (I didn’t taste it). I’m very pleased with my purchase and plan to get a couple of smaller ones for Christmas presents for the smaller dogs in our family.
Thank you customer service for recommending the long flat tendons! My boy was so excited, he carried the package all the way home and tried to open it immediately!
That’s definitely a subscription worthy chew!
My GS really got excited when he saw the bone, kept him occupied for a couple hours. He got to the end of the bone and a piece cracked off the bone, we discarded it. Still enjoys chewing on it !
Daisy has had lots of different chews. This is the first one she has not wanted to give up at bedtime. Notice the side eye look she was giving me, not trusting me to not take it.
My dog has been gnawing on this for a little over a week and loves it. I've not seen any pieces come off that I think would pose a danger to her. I let her have it for about 30 minutes at a time. Great product!
My dogs love thes bones. Of all the bones, antlers, and other chew my dogs have ever been given, these are by far their favorite. They are strong enough to withstand powerful jaws while also breaking down within a reasonable time so thatwe aren't eventually left with half of an old bone that no one wants. It takes them 4-6 weeks, but they finish them off and love every minute of it.
6 month old ultra bernadoodle that has proven to chew through every bone classified as being for tough chewers. Been going for days on the ostrich knuckle. I literally have to take it away from him to give him chewing breaks. Will buy these on repeat 🙌🏻
