First, the DO NOT FEED TO DOGS list:
TO TREAT, OR NOT TO TREAT....
If your Coton starts acting strange, (perhaps not wanting to go outside like they usually do) they may have an upset tummy, or a urinary tract infection.
Rich foods aren't good for Cotons, and can make them feel awful. It's best if their "human food" is limited to fresh veggies and fruits, or tiny amounts of very lean meat or cooked rice. No fats. It's best if their dog food is also not too rich. It's for this reason that my canine nutritionist says a "GRAIN FREE" food is not what's best for your Coton, or most small dogs. A high quality pet food with some grains is a healthy choice. Too much protein can be harmful.
Rich foods aren't good for Cotons, and can make them feel awful. It's best if their "human food" is limited to fresh veggies and fruits, or tiny amounts of very lean meat or cooked rice. No fats. It's best if their dog food is also not too rich. It's for this reason that my canine nutritionist says a "GRAIN FREE" food is not what's best for your Coton, or most small dogs. A high quality pet food with some grains is a healthy choice. Too much protein can be harmful.
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Some of the best Coton treats are frozen veggies, especially in summertime. Green beans, apples and blueberries tend to be favorites in my house. Everything in moderation, though, and remember that a Coton is very small, so their serving sizes should be, too! Of course most fresh fruits and veggies are excellent snacks for your dog, but green beans have the added benefit of helping keep your dog from getting tear stains, and with Cotons, that can be important. No one wants a dog with a yucky face!
I do my best to breed healthy dogs that do not tend to have a heavy tear staining problem, but like humans, any dog can get a food or environmental allergy, which is what causes tear staining.
There are some products on the market, like Angel Eyes (an antibiotic powder) which claim to help with the problem, but I haven’t found them to be effective. If your Coton ends up with tear stains, ask your groomer or vet what the best options are for your specific dog, or do some research online. (And there is always your helpful breeder, Gallant Cotons, to ask questions of!)
One probiotic product I love for making a tummy healthy again, is called ProBios. You simply add 1/2 tsp of the powder to your dogs food each day, and it helps maintain a healthy tummy.
Another option is to add a tablespoon of "ACTIVE CULTURE YOGURT- PLAIN" to their food. The majority of plain yogurt sold is active culture, even if it doesn't say it. It's my go-to product when someone isn't feeling good (people too!).
I do my best to breed healthy dogs that do not tend to have a heavy tear staining problem, but like humans, any dog can get a food or environmental allergy, which is what causes tear staining.
There are some products on the market, like Angel Eyes (an antibiotic powder) which claim to help with the problem, but I haven’t found them to be effective. If your Coton ends up with tear stains, ask your groomer or vet what the best options are for your specific dog, or do some research online. (And there is always your helpful breeder, Gallant Cotons, to ask questions of!)
One probiotic product I love for making a tummy healthy again, is called ProBios. You simply add 1/2 tsp of the powder to your dogs food each day, and it helps maintain a healthy tummy.
Another option is to add a tablespoon of "ACTIVE CULTURE YOGURT- PLAIN" to their food. The majority of plain yogurt sold is active culture, even if it doesn't say it. It's my go-to product when someone isn't feeling good (people too!).
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Tip: Introducing treat foods one by one let you see which ones your dog can tolerate best.
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