Treat and weight gain equivalents
Want to know the diet cost of sharing your treats with your dog? Let’s take a look in human terms!
Use these examples to help remain treat conscious throughout your dog’s weight program.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Human equivalent intake:
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| 1 ounce of cheddar cheese (28 grams) | One and a half chocolate bars |
| 1 tablespoon of peanut butter | One slice of pizza |
| 1 oatmeal biscuit | One hot dog |
| 1 slice buttered toast | 3 x bags of potato chips |
| 1 slice Hawaiian pizza | 4 x hamburgers plus half a bag of potato chips |
| 1 pigs ear chew | 4 ½ sugared donuts |
| 1 x small/ medium jumbone dog treat | 3 x hamburgers and half a chocolate bar |
Dog weight gain equivalents:
- A 12 lb Shih Tzu gaining 5 lbs is the equivalent of an extra 58 lbs on a 140 lb woman.
- A 10 kilogram Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gaining 2 kg is the equivalent of a 70 kg woman putting on an additional 14 kilograms.
- An extra 15 kilograms on a 30 kilogram Labrador is the equivalent of a 70 kilogram lady carrying an additional 35 kilograms.