Friday, May 15, 2015

A Look At The Cost Of Homemade Dog Treats For Sale

By Tammie Caldwell


When you buy goodies for your pet the cost varies depending on the kind of snack and the ingredients it contains. Some snacks cost just a few dollars while other high quality goodies cost a lot more. In reality, homemade dog treats for sale are typically less expensive than comparable snacks purchased in the store. The ingredients that go into the goodies will also determine the price of the item.

In addition to being more cost effective, home baked dog snacks are often made without artificial colors or flavors. They also do not have any chemicals or preservatives. Purchasing home baked goodies for your pet are typically healthier than those available in the stores. In Wurtsboro NY, folks are paying more attention to what they are eating as well as their pets.

When you compare the various dog snacks it is important to consider ingredients. For low cost snacks it is typical to spend about 10 dollars on ingredients. There are some recipes that can cost you less. An example are the goodies made with whole wheat flour and baby food.

To make these inexpensive goodies select two jars of any kind of baby food. Make sure there are no artificial ingredients or onion. Mix 2 cups of flour with the 2 jars of baby food. Roll out the dough, cut it into different shapes and place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake the shapes at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

It is becoming common place to find homemade pet treats for sale at fairs. Anyone interested in baking nutritious goodies for their pets may also consider making extra for sale. There are many healthy recipes available on the internet. Most of the snacks can be eaten by dogs and humans alike. One snacks, banana bites or chips, is made with ingredients safe for dogs and humans.

Dog snacks that are made with healthier ingredients will cost a bit more. These fall into the moderately priced category. Recipes typically call for ingredients like buckwheat, brewers yeast, ground beef, wheat germ, and low sodium chicken stock. While these items are not too expensive, they do cost more than those used for making inexpensive snacks.

Expensive snacks can cost way over twenty five dollars to make. However, they can still cost less than those in the store. These snacks would be considered gourmet goodies with ingredients of the highest quality. Fillet Mignon and duck are common ingredients in these snacks. The recipes can also be a bit complex to make, but dogs love the flavors. If you choose to sell these snacks you can mark the price higher because of the high end ingredients.

If you pan to make these snacks already, consider baking enough for sale. You can sell your homemade goodies on the internet instead of packing everything up to go to various fairs. You might want to sell the pet snacks at the different fairs and set up an online store. When you make your own dog snacks you are making sure your pet stays healthy and you can make a little money also.




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