Dog biscuit

A dog biscuit, also going by names such as a dog treat, is most often described as a hard, biscuit-based, sometimes dietary supplement for dogs or other canines, marketed to be “A similar version of the snacks humans often enjoy.”

Dog biscuits tend to be hard and dry, While they do often differ in toughness depending on the specific brands advised use, they are generally distinguished by the flat bone like shape.

When prescribed by a vet the common use is often to be for the animals Oral health, the dry and hard biscuit texture helping to clean the dog's teeth. Sometimes seen as the dog equivalent of “Brushing their teeth.”

Another item of consideration is the therapeutic benefits for the dog, fulfilling their ancestral instincts of hunting - while causing no danger, chewing is a highly relaxing activity, clearly shown to lessen anxiety.