Monday, December 17, 2012

Homemade Dog Treats Your Dog Will Love

By Geraldine Dimarco


Delicious homemade dog treats-there's nothing like these babies to show your pet just how much they are loved. It is healthier than the commercial feed you can get from the grocery store too. When you make an effort to make these for your pet-it is well worth all the trouble.

There are a lot of recipes for homemade dog treats. You can look one up in the internet anytime. However you must exercise some caution in the ones that you do decide to take. There are some food substances that are quite toxic to canines that you should know about. Otherwise, you will be putting their health, indeed their lives, in peril when they ingest these harmful ingredients.

What are some of the ingredients you should avoid? Chocolates are one of our favorite desserts but feeding this to your pet can be very harmful to him. Chocolates contain a compound called theobromine that will cause irregularity and/or an increased heart rate of the canine. Combining chocolates and strenuous physical exercise can prove to be lethal for the poor animal.

Vitamins as found in fruit are generally beneficial for us all-human and hound alike. However, you need to be knowledgeable of what fruits are actually harmful to the canine. Did you know that avocados contain an element called persin which impair some important organs of the dog? The seeds of cherries, apples and apricots can activate cyanide poisoning. Consuming large quantities of raisins and grapes can also result in serious kidney problems.

Onions cause the breakdown of the canine's red blood cells (a condition commonly known as hemolytic anemia) which basically produces shallow breathing for the poor animal. Avoid serving meals and treats with onions. You should also be wary of giving your pet too much organ meat. Liver in measured amounts are good for him but it contains vitamin A. Too much of it will lead to major bone issues that must be steered clear of.

Fish oils are a great source of omega 3 fatty acid canines need for their best health. However, you must know that raw salmon may infect your furry friend and leave him in the throes of diarrhea and vomiting. Tomatoes and parts of the tomato plant as well are bad for the dog. The element atropine may set off adverse physical reaction like irregular heartbeat, tremors and dilated pupils.

Be vigilant when you see your pet vomiting, lethargic, or have bloody diarrhea. Any alteration in his behavior and physical appearance should warrant a trip to the veterinarian. The sooner you are able to detect sicknesses, the earlier you can treat it, and the better the chance of complete recovery.

Do not be intimidated with the cautionary measures of canine health. When you know what to avoid, you should go ahead and get the best recipes for homemade dog treats and have fun with it. There are just too many benefits in creating these yummy homemade dog treats. Go ahead and discover it for yourself today!




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