Each of us has visited there. Fido sits there staring at you, saucer-like eyes that capture the very image of four-legged expectation. Indeed, the treat arrives and every single time it feels to them like Christmas morning. Healthy dog treats are the showpiece of canine happiness. But when you grab for that goodie jar too often, what happens? Does our animal friend have overindulgence as such exists?

For a minute let us eat the bone of reality. For children, dog treats are like candy— delicious but possibly dangerous in too great quantities. Although those puppy eyes could entice you into giving just one more, reality is that too many snacks can cause some serious issues. Along with continuous nibbling, weight gain, dental problems, and even mood swings trudge along. Imagine it as that enduring classic movie cliché whereby the protagonist overindulges in sweets and gets a bellyache.

Is Fluffy trotting more than she trudging now? One could find the offender in too many sweets. Dogs can also bulk up just like nondiscriminating eating can tighten human waistbands. Basically, what looks to be a harmless pile of nom-noms is helping you count calories. Treats should account for no more than 10% of a dog’s daily calorie consumption, some vets advise.

Furthermore at risk are the pearly whites as much as the waistline. Particularly the crunchy and sticky ones, dog treats clink and cling to teeth, creating a dental disaster. Unchecked dogs could develop tartar similar to Grandma’s old teapot. Here’s where you pull a quick one: trade some sweets for dental chews that clean as they bite.

On top of everything else, think about the deliberate treat use during training. I once lived with a roommate in college whose dog was a fervent treat fan. Every trick brought a small treat. The dog thus was more treat king than a law-abiding citizen. Using sweets too much for training should be avoided since it could foster expectation rather than cooperation.