Bocce's Bakery Blog

vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Treats for a Dachshund watching their waistline

Calorie budgets by Dachshund weight, how to split a treat into six rewards, and the non-food payoffs that keep a diet on track between vet weigh-ins.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Why Does My Dog Get Gassy After Treats?

Swallowed air, colonic fermentation and uncounted treat volume explain most treat-related gas, with a home test plan and the signs that need a clinic.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Why Does My Dog Drop a Treat and Look for a Better One?

Comparison shopping is a learned contingency, not attitude; here is how the upgrade habit gets installed, how to break it, and when the mouth is to blame.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Why Does My Dog Bring Treats to the Couch?

Caching behavior, comfort surfaces and your scent explain the trip to the sofa, plus what the chosen hiding spot says and the one practical downside.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Why Does My Dog Only Work for High-Value Treats?

Reinforcer value is relative, so a dog who ignores ordinary food has learned a two-tier price list; here is how to build a five-rung ladder instead.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Treats for a Shiba Inu who negotiates

Why independent breeds price every request, how bribery and reward differ mechanically, and what actually raises the value of a food reward.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Treats for a Bernese Mountain Dog in the heat

Why a heavy double coat and large body mass raise heat risk, what a frozen treat can and cannot do, and how to recognize heat stress early.

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vet advice Sep 09, 2026

Rosemary Extract in Dog Treats: The Preservative Question

Why fat in a baked treat needs antioxidant protection, how natural and synthetic preservation compare, and a straight answer on the rosemary seizure rumor.

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