Just like cookies don’t have enough nutrients to be the bulk of your diet, pet treats aren’t healthy enough for dogs or cats to be a large part of what they eat. That’s because these products aren’t made with the same balanced nutrition that goes into the pet food you give them at mealtime.
Pets shouldn’t get more than 10% of their daily calories from treats. This includes table scraps or food you might use to give your pet medicine. That's because these things aren’t made for a healthy dog or cat’s diet.
Your vet can tell you the total number of calories your pet needs each day. You can figure out what 10% of that amount is. To see how many calories are in treats, look on the package. If there are no calories listed, don’t buy that treat.