Are we down right stupid to buy treats?

[Bailey&Me]

Sylvia, I do see your point and agree to some degree...I feed Bailey a lot of fresh veggies, fruit and meat as treats and as part of his regular meals as well. Not because it's less expensive to do so, but because I feel that it's healthier. However, I'll admit to buying him treats as well. I've never thought about the price per pound but to me, a $5-10 bag of treats that will last Bailey a couple of months is not a big deal. Plus it's convenient if I need treats on the go, for his training classes, etc. I usually buy the dehydrated meat treats like this one made out of Wild Salmon.
Whole Life Pet Products

Around $6, USA-made, very healthy, just one ingredient, much more convenient than buying salmon and cooking it for Bailey, and this one bag would probably last him a month or two.

[Grace'sMom]

Nida,

They get you, don't they? They sell you a little bag and we never do price per pound....

I think if your pup likes the treats, some are worth it. I did pick up a box of Zukes at the petsupply ...so they were about $6 cheaper there.... Grace does like those and they don't contain any animal products (most have chicken).... So those might be worth the expense.

But if that's the only treat I'm buying... to me that cost might be worth it. So I do see that

That is.... until I get a dehydrator LOL

[Just A Girl]

I have a friend who gives her dogs the plain unsalted saltines as a treat (she has 6 dogs. She had 7 until she had to put one down 2 weeks ago ). I never thought about alternatives to treats till I was reading this thread. Interesting stuff to think about.

[jenna123]

Sylvia is right in a way but I don't think anyone thinks about the price per lb for treats when their buying it at the moment. Whenever I'm at the pet store I'm always looking for treats for my little one. Sometimes you just want to spoil them. $10-$20 a month for treats isn't too bad, we spend $20 easily anyways!

[aprilb]

I'm with you, I would never pay that ridiculous amount for treats. I do the same thing you do for treats at our house..do they have "Fruitables" where you shop? This is a great choice for treats and I think around $2..made and sourced in the U.S.

[MalteseJane]

Originally Posted by Sylie

Okay, that is only $16 dollars a pound. Again, how many foods do you buy for yourself that cost $16 dollars a pound? Two or three times a year I buy a rack of lamb that cost $17.99 a pound...for Easter or my darling's birthday.

What I am trying to say, is that if we look at the true value, we are being taken for fools to spend this much money for treats, when a piece of the chicken, steak, or lamb chops we had for dinner would be much more nutritious and delicious...

At $16 per pound soft Buddy biscuits are tapioca, a touch of peanut butter and a cute little shape that the dogs don't notice before they inhale it.

Just take it into consideration. That's all.

By the way, I don't buy treats. Occasionally when I eat Pepperidge Farm cookies he will get a cookie.

[donnad]

My boss just bought a dehydrator for me to make treats for his dog and mine...and better yet, he is paying for the ingredients so it isn't costing me a dime. I just made a batch of chicken and sweet potatoes for our dogs.

[zooeysmom]

I don't spend tons of money on Zooey, but I don't mind paying $5-10 for a bag of treats (usually Zuke's) that will last a month... It's convenient, I can give her pills inside them, or drops of her calming oil on them. I also do feed fruits and veggies in small amounts for treats.

[Sylie]

Well, if your treats last a month, that is no big deal. It isn't that I am against spending money on my dogs...lol you guys have talked me out of a couple of outrageous expenditures....it is that I think we are being taken. We all feel like our willingness to buy them any thing without regard to price speaks of how much we love them. The pet suppliers know this and use it.

Here is an what I mean. I buy these excellent human cookies once in a while. They are made with butter, eggs, nuts and Belgian chocolate. They are almost as good as home made. They are $6 for about 8 ounces.
But check this out:

Amazon.com: Zuke's Z-Filets High Protein Dog Treats, Grilled Chicken Recipe, 3-1/4-Ounce: Pet Supplies

Amazon.com: Zuke's Z-Filets High Protein Dog Treats, Grilled Chicken Recipe, 3-1/4-Ounce: Pet Supplies

I also love good imported cheese. Many of the ones I like are $17 a pound. I only buy this expensive cheese that I love when we are having company.
But...

Amazon.com: PureBites Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats, 16.6 oz: Pet Supplies

Amazon.com: PureBites Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats, 16.6 oz: Pet Supplies

That's the only point I am making. If we compare the per pound price against our own "treats" the dogs' treats cost more.

[Sylie]

Originally Posted by Bailey&Me

Sylvia, I do see your point and agree to some degree...I feed Bailey a lot of fresh veggies, fruit and meat as treats and as part of his regular meals as well. Not because it's less expensive to do so, but because I feel that it's healthier. However, I'll admit to buying him treats as well. I've never thought about the price per pound but to me, a $5-10 bag of treats that will last Bailey a couple of months is not a big deal. Plus it's convenient if I need treats on the go, for his training classes, etc. I usually buy the dehydrated meat treats like this one made out of Wild Salmon.
Whole Life Pet Products

Around $6, USA-made, very healthy, just one ingredient, much more convenient than buying salmon and cooking it for Bailey, and this one bag would probably last him a month or two.

Nida, I clicked on the link. It was $14.99 for 2 ounces of the salmon treats.