Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Average Cost Of Homemade Dog Treats For Sale

By Tammie Caldwell


Goodies for your pets can vary in cost because of the ingredients and the type you choose. Some of the snacks will only cost a few bucks while others made with high quality ingredients will be more expensive. In reality, homemade dog treats for sale generally are less costly than those bought in the stores. The ingredients used in the snacks will also determine cost.

Aside from being more affordable, making dog snacks at home eliminates the use of artificial flavors and colors. Also absent are preservatives and chemicals used in commercial products. Homemade pet goodies are much healthier for than the snacks on the store shelves. Many Wurtsboro NY residents are choosing healthier foods and snacks for themselves and their dogs.

When comparing the price for the pet snacks that are available look at the ingredients. Usually the cost of the ingredients for the least expensive treats is about 10 dollars. There are some recipes, however, with an even lower cost. As an example, folks can use baby food and whole wheat organic flour to make inexpensive treats for their pet.

To make low cost snacks, pick any flavor baby food without onions or artificial ingredients. Simply blend two cups of flour with two jars of baby food to make the dough. Roll the dough out and cut into shapes. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

More and more folks are selling homemade dog snacks at different craft fairs. For those who are making these goodies for their pets, it may be time to consider selling them. There are a number of these snack recipes that can be found on the internet. These snacks can be eaten by pets and their humans. One great treat that can be shared between human and canine is the banana bite or chip. All ingredients can be eaten by dogs and people.

Pet snacks made with healthy ingredients cost a little more. These snacks are in the moderate price range. Usually the recipes use things like low sodium chicken stock, wheat germ, ground beef, brewers yeast, and buckwheat. These ingredients are not very expensive but they are a bit more costly than the ingredients used to make the inexpensive goodies.

More expensive goodies will cost as much as twenty five dollars or more for ingredients. Even though the cost is high, they still are more affordable that store bought. That is because the ingredients for the gourmet snacks are of such high quality. These snacks are made with duck or Fillet Mignon. The recipes are also somewhat difficult, but your pet will love the flavor. These snacks can be marked up in price considerably due to the 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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