Beneful Snackin Slices

October 20, 2010 5:21 pm | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

Beneful Snackin’ Slices by Purina are a tasty, oven-baked treat with a soft, savory center that your pet can enjoy guilt-free. Why no guilt? The treats are loaded with healthy ingredients. Made of protein-filled chicken meal, beef and corn meal, and deliciously flavored with cheese and peanut butter, the treats are a fun way to reward your pet.

Several qualities set Beneful Snackin’ Slices apart from other treat products for pets. Of these, the most striking are the fun shapes and interesting textures the treats have. When I first handed a treat to my dog, he thought it was a toy and played with it for a good five minutes before scarfing it down. The combination of the hard-baked outside and the soft, chewy center made it apparently delicious and satisfying.

Beneful Snackin’ Slices are also perfect for a weekend outing or a day trip. I use them as a way to coax my dog into the back seat of our car when he’s reluctant to leave the beach, or to reward him for obeying a command. The treats aren’t too filling, so my dog always has an appetite for his regular kibble after I let him indulge in one or two. And most importantly, the treats don’t wreak havoc on his digestive system like other, heavier snacks have done in the past.

With treats, in general, owners should remember not to give them to dogs too often unless feeding amounts are specified on the package. That same wisdom should be used when handing out Snackin’ Slices – I typically don’t give my dog more than two a day. Also, make sure your dog's water bowl is full to the brim so that he can wash down the hearty ingredients.

Pros: Dogs savor the delicious flavors and fun exterior; you can indulge him guilt-free because of the healthy ingredients.

Cons: The treat’s heartiness may be overwhelming to dogs at first. Make sure to have plenty of water on hand.