We all spoil our pets by giving them that special treat that they so love! Most of them have their favourite time of the day when they get their treats, it may be tea time, breakfast time or just any time! (if you have a labrador) For us its when we get back home we have to get Phoebex, Nikki and Zoey something tasty from the store or else they get rather grumpy! (Not to forget we have sparkles to treat outside who waits for our arrival when we get back from work, after a year and a half of different treats everyday she has got rather choosy for an outside living stray doggie)
So lets see what all treats are available in the Indian Market and go through them to see what we are actually feeding our dogs!
The most famous dog treat in the Indian market has to be the Thailand import of JER HIGH. All dog owners know this brand and they come in attractive packaging, colours and many flavours. From strawberry, blueberry, banana to salami, jerky, cookies & burgers! Theres allot of flavours to pick from and most customers say their dogs have a favourite flavour. They come in 70gms and 100gms packs and recently their price has been revised and there always seems to be some confusion on their prices ( I don't know why, when its printed at the back)
Jerhigh although is really popular but its the same as us eating chips or any other junk food. It has no significant nutritional value it seems to basically be a combination the following ingredients.
So its safe to assume its not really "healthy" but a indulgence for our pets! So be sure not to supplement this for meals and give them in proportions to your pet so they lead a healthy life and get a balanced diet.
Notes:
Jerhigh stick are great for older dogs who cannot chew very hard treats or for small puppies (especially the sticks). If you have a labrador you will know how fast they can inhale these treats!
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/jerhigh
[ Wheat allergic dogs should steer clear from these treats]
*NON VEG TREATS
The next treat is "Lets Bite" or now its renamed "Super Bite", this comes from a company called Brit-Petfood. Again this comes in various flavours from puppy rings, chicken jerky, chicken sandwich, duck sticks and more variants. These treats seems more healthy as the ingredients simply state chicken or duck meat in most of the flavours. They also need to be refrigerated after being opened so they retain their freshness.
Note:
The only treat as to our knowledge that come in a Duck variant.
[Safe to give to wheat allergic dogs]
*NON VEG TREATS
Mini Fruit is another popular treat that comes from a Chinese company called pets goal, they come in allot of flavours like banana, blueberry, BBQ, strawberry, milk spoons and many more. We have absolutely no idea whats in these treats as the packaging does not mention english at all! Looks like a blend of corn starch or wheat gluten and other flavourings etc.
Note:
These ones are quite hard to chew so they would not be suitable for older dogs or very small puppies. They take a little extra time to chew these ones up!
*We think they are NON- VEG! Nothing on the package mentions otherwise!
Twistix is another popular treat that is available in the Indian market, it is an US company but the treats are made in China. They come in three flavours : Vanilla Mint , Peanut and Carob & Pumpkin Spice and also in two sizes Small and Large. Small ones are great for smaller dogs and the large ones for bigger dogs! They are wheat , corn and soy free and are vegetarian for vego dog owners. Other than that these are also great to clean out the plaque and tartar as these are are harder so it takes the dogs longer to chew!
Note: These treats are relatively hard so not suitable for older dogs but great for puppies and bigger dogs.
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/twistix
[Wheat, soy and corn free so dogs with allergies can enjoy these]
*VEG TREATS
Goodies are another favourite, they come in sticks and they come in a mixed bag of small bones as well. They again seem to be a combination of wheat gluten, rice protein glycerine and vegetable oils. Again should only be used as a treat or to keep your puppy busy when they are teething. The sticks come in four flavours but the ingredients are all the same at the back so we suppose only the colouring is different in all of them. The small bones are also the same coloured like the stick in an assorted package.
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/goodies
[ Wheat allergic dogs should steer clear from these treats]
Note:
There are quite soft to chew so great for all dogs!
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/chipchops
*Non- Veg
[Wheat free so dogs with allergies can enjoy these]
So its safe to assume these treats are simply what they say "treats" they seem to all be a combination of wheat, starch, flavourings etc. It would not be advisable to feed your dog too many of these and keep it in check so as to not let them pile on those extra pounds. Everything above is available in store so come by shop and say hello!
So lets see what all treats are available in the Indian Market and go through them to see what we are actually feeding our dogs!
The most famous dog treat in the Indian market has to be the Thailand import of JER HIGH. All dog owners know this brand and they come in attractive packaging, colours and many flavours. From strawberry, blueberry, banana to salami, jerky, cookies & burgers! Theres allot of flavours to pick from and most customers say their dogs have a favourite flavour. They come in 70gms and 100gms packs and recently their price has been revised and there always seems to be some confusion on their prices ( I don't know why, when its printed at the back)
Jerhigh although is really popular but its the same as us eating chips or any other junk food. It has no significant nutritional value it seems to basically be a combination the following ingredients.
- Sugar
- Salt
- Glycerine
- Wheat Flour
- Wheat Gluten
- Tapioca Flour
- Chicken Meat
- Flavourings
So its safe to assume its not really "healthy" but a indulgence for our pets! So be sure not to supplement this for meals and give them in proportions to your pet so they lead a healthy life and get a balanced diet.
70gms: INR 150 and 100gms : INR 200
Notes:
Jerhigh stick are great for older dogs who cannot chew very hard treats or for small puppies (especially the sticks). If you have a labrador you will know how fast they can inhale these treats!
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/jerhigh
[ Wheat allergic dogs should steer clear from these treats]
*NON VEG TREATS
The next treat is "Lets Bite" or now its renamed "Super Bite", this comes from a company called Brit-Petfood. Again this comes in various flavours from puppy rings, chicken jerky, chicken sandwich, duck sticks and more variants. These treats seems more healthy as the ingredients simply state chicken or duck meat in most of the flavours. They also need to be refrigerated after being opened so they retain their freshness.
80gms: INR 150
Note:
The only treat as to our knowledge that come in a Duck variant.
[Safe to give to wheat allergic dogs]
*NON VEG TREATS
Mini Fruit is another popular treat that comes from a Chinese company called pets goal, they come in allot of flavours like banana, blueberry, BBQ, strawberry, milk spoons and many more. We have absolutely no idea whats in these treats as the packaging does not mention english at all! Looks like a blend of corn starch or wheat gluten and other flavourings etc.
100gms - 130gms approx : Price varies from INR 180 - INR 225
Note:
These ones are quite hard to chew so they would not be suitable for older dogs or very small puppies. They take a little extra time to chew these ones up!
*We think they are NON- VEG! Nothing on the package mentions otherwise!
Twistix is another popular treat that is available in the Indian market, it is an US company but the treats are made in China. They come in three flavours : Vanilla Mint , Peanut and Carob & Pumpkin Spice and also in two sizes Small and Large. Small ones are great for smaller dogs and the large ones for bigger dogs! They are wheat , corn and soy free and are vegetarian for vego dog owners. Other than that these are also great to clean out the plaque and tartar as these are are harder so it takes the dogs longer to chew!
155gms : INR 375
Value pack of 50 sticks : INR 1100
Mini 5 piece pack : INR 75
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/twistix
*VEG TREATS
Goodies are another favourite, they come in sticks and they come in a mixed bag of small bones as well. They again seem to be a combination of wheat gluten, rice protein glycerine and vegetable oils. Again should only be used as a treat or to keep your puppy busy when they are teething. The sticks come in four flavours but the ingredients are all the same at the back so we suppose only the colouring is different in all of them. The small bones are also the same coloured like the stick in an assorted package.
500gms: INR 450
Note:
These are relatively soft so they are great for teething puppies and older doggies!Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/goodies
*VEG TREATS
As we were writing this blog we got the new arrival of Chip Chops that come in attractive packaging and in seven great flavours from diced chicken, chicken and cod fish rolls, strips, banana chicken, sausages, sweet potato and fish flavours. The ingredients are composed of fresh chicken, salt, glycerine and flavouring. They seem to be healthier than the rest from what we can see from the ingredients but again they are "treats" so portion control is required.
70gms: INR 179
Note:
There are quite soft to chew so great for all dogs!
Buy online on RedPawsShop.com - http://www.redpawsshop.com/chipchops
[Wheat free so dogs with allergies can enjoy these]
So its safe to assume these treats are simply what they say "treats" they seem to all be a combination of wheat, starch, flavourings etc. It would not be advisable to feed your dog too many of these and keep it in check so as to not let them pile on those extra pounds. Everything above is available in store so come by shop and say hello!
