Sunday, January 27, 2013

Why You Want To Make Your Own Homemade Dog Treats

By Geraldine Dimarco


A loyal and loving dog is one of life's greatest treasures. Wouldn't you agree? Not only do you go home to a pet that loves you unconditionally, they are great fun to be around with. Naturally, you will want to do whatever you can to make sure that they have a good life. You can ensure their health and well-being in many ways, and one of them is with fantastic homemade dog treats.

Initially, people get intimidated when they think they have to make canine food from scratch. You may feel that you don't know the first thing on how to make your own dog treats. Really, it's pretty simple. If you know how to handle yourself in the kitchen then you can do it. All you need is a trusty recipe and you're good to go.

Before you whip up a mean batch of doggie biscuits, you must make sure that the ingredients that are included are not toxic to dogs. Often, people make the mistake of thinking that we can feed our pets leftovers right off our dining room table. While most food are alright for canine consumption, there are several that are bad for his health.

Take care not to serve your pet anything that has alcohol, caffeine and chocolates in them. Seeds of peaches, apricots, cherries and apples are also detrimental to their health. You can give small amounts of liver but too much can result in vitamin A toxicity, damaging the muscles and bones. Look up more of these dangerous food substances and keep them away from the animal.

The great thing about homemade dog treats is that you can customize it to better fit your pet's nutritional requirements. I don't know if your dog has any specific health concerns but either way, I'm sure he can still benefit from having more vitamins into his system. Ask the vet for his recommendation on what you should serve your pet.

These homemade fare are also more delicious than the commercial dry kibble you see in the grocery. OK, so chocolates are included in the list of things to avoid, but there are other things that you can put in there. How about peanut butter or cheese? You can add in some flavor to the treats that you make. Boil some liver in garlic for your dog's mouth-watering goodies.

If you are planning to cook meat, remember to completely remove all the bones beforehand. Cooked bones splinter and may choke the animal. Slice these treats small enough so it is easy to chew and ingest. Save money by making extra batches of dog treats and storing them for future use. Keep them in the freezer and thaw them out before feeding it to the canine.

Your pet will feel like the luckiest dog in the world when you take the time to make him his favorite treats. Not only that, he will be healthier while enjoying a more delicious diet when you do. Go ahead and make your own dog treats today!




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