Dog Biscuits

Wheat-free and grain-free are not interchangeable, and neither automatically means suitable for a diagnosed allergy. Check every named ingredient and the manufacturer’s cross-contamination guidance when a vet has advised an exclusion.

Flavour names can be misleadingly simple. A liver or cheese biscuit may also contain poultry fat, cereals or other animal proteins, so the back of the pack settles the decision.

Keep treats to roughly ten percent of daily calories unless your vet has advised otherwise. Breaking one biscuit into several rewards gives the dog the same number of successful moments with less food.

Biscuits are complementary food rather than a complete diet. Fresh water should be available, and hard snacks should be sized so the dog cannot swallow them whole.

For rapid training, choose small pieces the dog can finish without stopping to crunch for long. For an occasional treat-jar reward, a larger biscuit can be broken into predictable portions rather than handed over whole.

Check how cleanly the biscuit breaks. A very crumbly reward is awkward in a pocket, while an oversized hard biscuit is poor for repeated cues and may not suit a puppy, senior dog or dog with dental problems.

A large box can look cheaper per kilogram yet cost more per usable reward if every biscuit is oversized. Compare the number and size of pieces, the feeding guide and how quickly the open pack will be used.

Close the pack tightly and keep it dry. If a multipack will go stale before it is finished, a smaller resealable bag can be the better buy despite the higher headline price per kilogram.