Monday, June 3, 2013

Recipes for Dog Treats

By Geraldine Dimarco


If you're taking the time to read this, I can make two fairly accurate guesses. One, you are a pet owner; and two, you are a good pet owner because you are actually taking time to look for better ways to ensure your pet's best health. That is very commendable. Well, still your Google clicking fingers because your search is over. An excellent way to a healthy and happy pet is here-by making fantastic homemade dog treats.

You know, the word "homemade" sometimes scare people when actually it's really not as difficult as you might imagine. There are many great recipes for dog treats that are available for you to use. I mean even right now, after reading this you can probably find hundreds of canine recipes in various websites and article directories. Do you know what you are looking for in a canine recipe?

Well, for one thing-you need to check whether the ingredients that are included in these meals are toxic to the animal or not. I mean, for the most part canines can eat a lot of the food we humans take. However, there are some where a large quantity of a particular food substance have resulted in serious illness or even death to the dog.

Download a list of these harmful ingredients and take the required steps to ensure that it doesn't enter your dog's system. Examples of these ingredients are caffeine, chocolates, alcohol, baby food, cat food, onions, raisins, grapes and macadamia nuts. If the recipe calls for them, disregard or make the adjustments needed.

The great thing about making your own homemade dog treats is that you can make them as fun and yummy as you want. Be as creative as you can be! Slice up pieces of liver and beef heart and boil them in garlic flavored water. Strain and feed to an eager pup. How about sprinkling cheese or putting some peanut butter on some doggie biscuits?

Even if you know you have delectable treats ready-you have to make it easy for the dogs to consume. Slice them up in small pieces that will be easier to chew. If you are cooking the meat, remove the bones beforehand. Otherwise, the bones will splinter and this may cause the animal to choke on them.

Be on the lookout for the healthier and more natural recipes for dog treats. However, just because the food is healthy doesn't mean you can indulge the dog. Many canine sicknesses have been a result of overfeeding and a lack of nutrient intake. Besides a healthy diet, take your dog out to regular walks and exercise to maintain good health.

Remember, you have your pet's health in your hands. You can take care of him in so many ways but the best one is always through spending quality time with him-this is more valuable to your dog than everything else combined. Enjoy his health and continue to be the best pet owner he could ever wish for.




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