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TREATS |
TREATS
Treats are a great way to encourage and reward your Boston Terrier for doing something well. There are plenty of treats available today that are not only tasty but also nutritious. Hard biscuits can help keep his teeth clean. Remember to consider treats as part of your dog’s total food intake. Limit the amount of treats you give your Boston Terrier, and be sure to feed him only healthy snacks. Avoid giving him table scraps, as they usually just add to his caloric intake. Obesity is a very serious health problem in dogs, so be sure to start your Boston Terrier off eating right.
BONES
Bones can help your dog with his overwhelming need to chew. They keep his teeth clean and keep him from becoming bored. Make sure you give your dog safe bones and toys made especially for dogs that will not splinter or break into tiny pieces. Pieces can be swallowed and become stuck in your Boston Terrier’s intestinal tract or cause him to choke.
SUPPLEMENTS
Healthy dogs that are fed a balanced diet will not need supplementation. In fact, some veterinarians believe that supplementing your Boston Terrier’s diet with extra vitamins and minerals can aggravate conditions like hip dysplasia and hereditary skin problems. The only time you should give your puppy any kind of supplements is under the direction of your veterinarian, and even then you should never exceed the prescribed amount.
