Thursday, December 9, 2010

A Better Way To A Happy Dog-- Delicious Homemade Dog Treats

By Geraldine Dimarco


A loyal and loving dog is one of life's greatest treasures. Wouldn't you agree? Not only do you go home to a pet that loves you unconditionally, they are great fun to be around with. Naturally, you will want to do whatever you can to make sure that they have a good life. You can ensure their health and well-being in many ways, and one of them is with fantastic homemade dog treats.

Initially, people get intimidated when they think they have to make canine food from scratch. You may feel that you don't know the first thing on how to make your own dog treats. Really, it's pretty simple. If you know how to handle yourself in the kitchen then you can do it. All you need is a trusty recipe and you're good to go.

Before whipping up a batch of these dog treats, find out if the ingredients that are included in the recipe are safe for canine consumption. People have often made the mistake of feeding their pet something straight out of their refrigerator without knowing that it is bad for the dog. While many of the food we take are acceptable, some are detrimental to their health.

Take care not to serve your pet anything that has alcohol, caffeine and chocolates in them. Seeds of peaches, apricots, cherries and apples are also detrimental to their health. You can give small amounts of liver but too much can result in vitamin A toxicity, damaging the muscles and bones. Look up more of these dangerous food substances and keep them away from the animal.

The advantage of having these homemade dog treats for your pet is that you can make sure your dog gets his nutritional needs met. You can custom make his snacks to supplement the already healthy meals you are preparing him. Have your dog examined, and ask the vet if there are particular vitamins and minerals that your dog's specific condition can benefit from.

Homemade is more pleasant to the palate than the commercial fare available in the grocery stores. OK, so maybe you need to do without chocolates-but there are plenty of alternatives that are just as mouth-watering for the animal. How about spreading cheese or peanut butter on doggie biscuits? Boiling liver in garlic infused water is sure-fire way to get your pet to pay attention to you.

Remember to remove the bones from cooked meat because it will splinter and may cause choking to the animal. Cut the snacks in bite-sized pieces to make it easier for him to chew and ingest. Make a few of these doggie snacks and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer so you can use them again another time. This will save you money, time and effort.

What are the benefits to make your own dog treats? Your pet will have nutritional and delicious snacks-and you may end up saving money while you're at it as well. Try it now and discover the simple pleasure of having a healthy and happy dog today.




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