We find the time between Halloween and Christmas the most dangerous time of year for poundage creep… and that can go for both you and your dog.
With holiday parties, special treats and visiting guests, it's easy to pack on the pounds without really noticing.
That's why we love having healthy, low-calorie treats on hand -- for both pups and humans -- to help keep those holiday pounds at bay.
Zuke's Mini Naturals and Skinny Bakes are a great choice to keep on hand for the pups during the holidays… and everyday!
Mini Naturals come in six yummy flavors (Wild Rabbit, Duck, Pork, Salmon, Peanut Butter and Chicken) and are only 3.5 calories per treat with ingredients like wholefood cherries and savory rosemary and turmeric.
Skinny Bakes pack a big crunch in three guilt-free flavors (Pumpkin 'n Sweet Potato, Cherry 'n Berry and Peanut Butter 'n Banana) and are only 10 calories each with healthy vegan ingredients.
And if you like to give your dog LOTS of treats like we do, you can break both these treats into even smaller pieces to make the calories go even further!
Rocco knows what it takes to stay trim and active! |
All these Zuke's treats are made in the USA with no wheat, corn or soy.
Enter to win Minis and Skinnys from Zuke's!
Enter for a chance to win via the Giveaway widget below. Simply enter your email and name to get started and then enter as many or as few ways as you like. Remember, the more you enter, the more chances you get to win!
Three lucky winners will each receive three packages of Zuke's treats (a combination of Skinny Bakes and Mini Naturals).
Good luck!
I have pugs and they are prone to overeat so I have to watch them. I measure out their food and I track what treats they get. I make sure they get lots of exercise.
ReplyDeleteWe watch our dogs' weigh by making sure they eat a healthy, grain-free, dog food and get lots of exercise. We take them for walks and hikes, which benefits them and us!
ReplyDeleteLots of exercise and measure out the food twice a day. Minimal treats.
ReplyDeleteWe walk twice a day. It helps keep both dog and human active.
ReplyDeleteMy vet said that my dog needs to lose about 5 pounds so I started giving him more healthy treats. He loves green beans, but he isn't crazy about carrots.
ReplyDeleteLuma and I run around in her new fenced in yard, take walks, play indoors and feed her the Zuke's mini's for a low calorie treat that is great for rewarding and training.
ReplyDeleteI have two one is 7 pounds, the other is 60 pounds. The little guy isn't much of an out doorman type. The big guy loves his walks and yard.
ReplyDeleteMy puppy needs to gain weight. She is a very fussy eater. She is a chawawa. I make sure she gets fresh air and walks daily with plenty of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteWe are always exercising, we eat healthy, love snacks, but we make sure not to overdo it with food and snacks.
ReplyDeleteI feed them their "Old Dog Food" once a day and give them a treat twice. They are not overly fat. I try not to overfeed because my older dog has joint problems and I don't want too much weight on him.
ReplyDeleteMy pup and I are always going for hikes and walks. We also love to play fetch and keep-away- a great game for both of us to get some exercise. I vote for healthy treats and snacks, especially when training with food rewards!
ReplyDeleteZuke's treats are great for my dog Franklin. He has a sensitive stomach.
ReplyDeleteWe always go on walks, weekly doggie daycare trips and healthy snacks!!
ReplyDeleteWe burn lots of calories by going for walks, practicing agility and playing fetch. I also use fresh veggies and fruits as training treats at home.
ReplyDeleteWe go for walks ever night and he is on weight control dog food and we have cut way back on his snacks.
ReplyDeleteOur dogs are given a certain amount of food (different for each of them) twice a day and if it is a training day then treats are taken into account and the food is reduced.
ReplyDeleteSomething most people find entertaining, we walk them on a treadmill! Also "brain games" treat dispensing toys, are great for exercise and treats, Zuke's are a fav treat in our house, thanks to their smaller sizes for our Shih Tzu's.
ReplyDeleteI watch my pug's weight by limiting treats and measuring their meals for correct portion size.
ReplyDeleteNo people food and frequent walks.
ReplyDeleteMy dog and I walk and hike. We also go dogsledding when it snows. Last week Artie and I went to our local dog event, there was an agility course, lure coursing and a race.
ReplyDeleteI love to walk so my dog gets the benefits of exercise everyday along with a grain free diet.
ReplyDeleteShiloh is a *big* sheltie, and weighs about 35lbs, but that is a very ideal weight for him (he's at the lower end of his appropriate weight range). Because we do agility, it's even more important that I keep him at a good weight. Extra pounds mean extra stress on his joints. So we exercise a lot, adjust his food if I'm giving lots of treats for training, and I have my hands on him daily, monitoring changes. As you suggested, I always break treats into many smaller pieces- even the ones that are already small. He feels he's getting rewarded, but the treat goes much further.
ReplyDeleteWe give her Zuke Minis as treats - only 3.5 calories each!
ReplyDeleteI used to free feed my American Eskie but now I have to monitor her food pretty closely.
ReplyDeleteScylla is on Hill's Metabolic Diet for her weight. Since Socks is naturally thin he gets to eat as much as he wants. But Fenris & Tuiren are putting on a few pounds we are trying to exercise more, but having healthy low calorie treats would be a great addition to our regime.
ReplyDeleteThose sound like a good heathy alternative treat wise. Have a Wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
I watch how many treats I give my dogs.
ReplyDeleteI chase my dog around the yard. :)
ReplyDeleteI have 5 they range from 10 to 25 lbs. They play outside all day.
ReplyDeleteI feed him high quality food and walk him 2x a day
ReplyDeleteWe take ours out for exercise everyday.
ReplyDeleteI've switched to grain-free food for all five of my dogs, and my Kyoko - who had been nearly starved before I adopted her and who is now chubby - is on a weight management version of the same food. I take the dogs for walks and hikes, and also play with them in the yard and even the house. I limit treats so I don't undo the other good with too many treats. I have five Treeing Walker Coonhounds - three are ideal weight. Ran is 60 pounds, Kenji is 77 and Seiji is 79 (he's my biggest). My senior girl, Suki, has lost some muscle mass with age and also weight, but is at a (low) healthy weight.
ReplyDeleteI taught Mr. N how to weigh himself and he gets walked daily.
ReplyDeleteWe play alot of fetch and do tricks with a disc.
ReplyDeleteYum, Ginger loves Zuke's treats!
ReplyDeleteGinger gets to go for a least one walk a day to keep her healthy and in shape.
~Mary
We really try to watch our Aussie's weight. We compete in disc dog competitions so staying in tip top shape is very important. So I try to feed him the best food and treats that I can and we do a lot on conditioning and practising.
ReplyDeleteMy dog gets walked at least once a day if not more. I try to throw the ball in the yard for him but he will only do that once LOL sbcashortie at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteOur girls are about 50 lbs each and we go for walks and play in the backyard.
ReplyDeleteBean's health is incredibly important to us. She's never given human food, is kept active, and has limited treats.
ReplyDeleteI watch the amount of food I give at each meal and how many treats they get, but also they never get human food unless it's a raw carrot/celery once in a great while. I also add pumpkin to their food for those that are borderline on body condition to make them feel fuller.
ReplyDeleteI watch the types of foods I feed them. I find a leaner, low carb type diet works for them. They enjoy leafy greens, too! I also try to exercise them as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteI add veggies to their dog food to try to fill them up.
ReplyDeleteHe eats the recommended amount and only gets a treat if he goes for a walk.
ReplyDeleteMy dog and I love spending time outdoors and being active. We often go hiking or she runs along with me when I ride bike trails. Nutritious grain free food and preventative vet care also help to keep her fit and healthy.
ReplyDeleteWe go for daily walks to stay healthy
ReplyDeleteWe never overfeed our dogs and they love to take hikes and play fetch.
ReplyDeleteI follow on Instagram as @angevege.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma keeps her dog healthy by taking it for a walk each day and letting him run around the yard.
ReplyDeleteOur dog plays in the yard most of the day and we limit how much food we give her
ReplyDeleteI make sure my girls get the right amount of calories per day :)
ReplyDeleteLots of exercise, and my pup's got a set mealtime every day where she gets a precise weight of food measured out. Sometimes I have to feed her a little more if she's looking ribby or a little less if she's getting the chub on but overall it's pretty easy to adjust for activity levels, etc. (She gets more in the spring, summer and fall when we're walking and playing a lot, for example, haha.) :D
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