What are dog food toppers?

Dog food toppers are treats and/or diet enhancers you serve on top of regular dog food. They can be meaty, gravy-drenched, made from raw ingredients for a nutritional boost, or flavorless to add nutrients without changing the taste of food. Many toppers are made to make dry food more palatable or provide a healthy boost of protein or raw nutrients. Some are complete and balanced formulas that can be fed on their own, but many are not and should only be used as supplements or treats.

Do dogs need toppers in their food?

Dogs do not usually need toppers in their food, but toppers can make food taste better and may help pets with decreased appetites eat more. Other toppers may provide extra nutrition or supplemental compounds like glucosamine that can help improve joint health. Talk to your vet about whether specific food toppers might be a good choice for your pup.

How do you use dog food toppers?

Use dog food toppers, especially tasty gravy toppers and meaty raw toppers, as a treat to make dry food more enticing. Be careful not to give your pup too much or feed these too often, as they may not be complete and balanced foods and they can add extra calories to your dog’s diet. Use supplement toppers like joint or digestive health powders according to the package directions.

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Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Liquid Supplement for Dogs, 16-oz bottle

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Wellness CORE Simply Shreds Chicken, Salmon & Pumpkin Wet Dog Food Topper, 2.8-oz, case of 12

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