What happens if a Teddy only wants to eat dog treats?
Expert Answer
If a Teddy only eats treats, several issues can arise. First, treats usually provide only part of a dog’s needed nutrition, so long-term treat-only feeding causes unbalanced nutrition and affects growth.
Second, treats are generally high in calories, and overfeeding can cause obesity and related problems like diabetes and arthritis. Finally, treats are high in sugar and salt, and too many increase liver and kidney metabolic burden and harm oral health.
My Teddy turned up his nose at kibble for treats and the article's right, treat-only means bad nutrition, obesity, and stressed kidneys and teeth. I cut treats hard and made meals the only option, he caved in two days. If your Teddy's treat-addicted, stop enabling it, because the health cost is real. Mine eats balanced now. A vet can check for deficits, but usually it's the habit, so tighten the rules and he'll eat real food again.