Thursday, April 4, 2013

Excellent Canine Treats RecipesYou Should Know About

By Geraldine Dimarco


A healthy, happy dog - isn't this your priority as a pet owner? It's not as difficult as some people will have you believe. It can be done by engaging the canine in regular exercise, establishing routine check-ups with a licensed vet, and keeping the mutt in a diet chock-full of essential vitamins and nutrients. The last objective we can help you out with today. Continue reading this article for valuable tips on recipes for dog treatsevery pet owner should know about.

Why do we need to know about canine recipes? Of course, it is the responsibility of all pet owners to know more about what food goes into the dog's system. Making made-at-home dog treatsdoesn't mean that you can feed him anything you find in your refrigerator or cupboard. There are many ingredients that are harmful to dogs that you should avoid.

Do you want to find special dessert treats you can give Fido later? If you do, keep away from macadamia nuts, chocolates, baby food, raisins and caffeine because they have been proven to be toxic on canines. Remove the pits and seeds from fruits that you want to serve; these contain substances that trigger cyanide poisoning. Sugarless candies usually have the element xylitol in them that is known to result in serious liver damage to dogs.

If you're planning to make the more savory delicacies, you should also download a list of potentially harmful food substances so you can avoid them. Onions, tomatoes and alcohol are not good for the dog. Liver is good in small quantities but too much will cause vitamin A toxicity, inevitably leading to bone issues.

You may come across some websites that recommend certain recipes but that doesn't necessarily mean it is right for the animal. Perhaps you pet has a health complication that warrant a specific adjustment to his eating plan. Before feeding the dog any of the treats that seem to be good, verify with your vet. Double check and look up the ingredients in other reliable dog sites as well.

Now, you may get discouraged with the stuff you need to remember, don't. As long as you know the list of all the food that are harmful to the canine, planning fabulous canine treats recipesare really simple to do. In fact, you can be as creative as you want to be with it, there is nothing that is stopping you. It is a fun experience that will get you closer to your pet.

Because I am sure you have an adorable pet with you, it might be difficult not to indulge them with these delectable treats. It is important though that you do not give in. There are so many health complications that come with overweight dogs. Ask your vet what the recommended weight for your particular dog is and make it a point to monitor the calories he takes in to maintain it.

Homemade dog treats really show your pet how much you care about them. Build your relationship when you start making these delicious canine creations for them - it's well worth your time.




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