Mary Cope, PhD, MBA, shares how too many treats can throw a dog’s diet off. She covers what to look for when buying treats, how size relates to calories, why ingredient quality matters, when treats should be nutritionally complete versus an occasional reward and the human food she shares as treats.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, November 2, 2026. Link. [10:34]
People overestimate the size of treat they need to give and underestimate the calorie content of the treats they are giving.” – Mary Cope, PhD, MBA
INSIGHTS: Consider this video for newsletters, social media or nutritional counseling activities. The functional treats category is seeing consistent growth <Link> and with it, greater scrutiny of owners’ treating behaviors is warranted.
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