Friday, February 15, 2013

Homemade Dog Treats-Are They Better Or Not?

By Geraldine Dimarco


In the fast-paced world we live in, convenience is king-or is it? You come across commercial pet feed easy enough and no doubt it is a very convenient way to feed your pet; but for the wise and discerning pet owner homemade dog treats are still better. It may take a bit more time but they are worth it for sure.

There are a lot of home made dog treats that you can get anywhere. You can find at least a few variants in a regular grocery store and hundreds more on websites. Don't get me wrong, many of these products are acceptable and you will not be a cruel master if you use them; but the alternative is still the better route to take. Listed are some good reasons why it is so.

1. It will be healthier for the animal. This is, after all, the priority of every loving and responsible master. By creating snacks that are chock full of vitamins and minerals, you are enhancing his over-all performance and appearance. Sneak in these nutritional snacks to supplement his daily meals.

2. You are lowering the risk of your canine being a victim to pet food recalls. Again, there are some excellent pet food products out there but there is always a chance that some of the preservatives and colorings they use are lethal to animals. This can be avoided by feeding your pet more natural food.

3. You may have a pet that have specific health issues that need to be addressed nutritionally. Creating custom made diets are critical to his recovery. This is especially true with allergies. You may not know if the commercial pet food contains chemicals that might be bad for the animal. Ask the veterinarian what particular food will help in reviving the dog's health and use the ingredients to make his favorite treats.

4. Homemade dog food is more delicious! Whatever the label or marketing fad may indicate-homemade is still better tasting than the generic store-bought packs of kibble. You can be as creative as you can in preparing Fido's meals and snacks. Slice up pieces of liver, bake hardened biscuits loaded with cheese, hand feed peanut butter chewies to the animal-you cannot imagine the delight you are bestowing on his canine heart when you do.

Now, some people are saying that preparing these treats from scratch will turn out to be more expensive that buying ready-made food. Actually, this is not the case if you plan their menus right. With only a few cups of flour, a couple of eggs and spoonfuls of peanut butter-you can have some very good biscuits that will last for a few months when stored properly. Doesn't that sound good?

Homemade dog treats require a little bit of effort on your part but the benefit you reap is a happy and healthy dog. Do you still need convincing? Well, try it out today and be sure to let me know how right I am when you do.




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