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What percent of the diet should treats be? Is 12% ok?
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Published on January 6th, 2017
I would say more along the lines of 1-2%. Treats should only be given occasionally, as too many treats leads to obesity. Obesity predisposes pets to many health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems.
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