Friday, December 3, 2010

Why You Want To Make Your Own Homemade Dog Treats

By Geraldine Dimarco


Truly, having a loving and loyal dog is one of the best things life has to offer. You don't only have fun with them, they also love you unconditionally. Who can blame you for wanting to give them a good life? This means that you care for their health and well-being. One of the best ways to do that is with healthy and delicious 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.

A great benefit of making these homemade dog treats is that you can actually customize your pet's diet to meet his nutritional requirements. Check with the vet if your pet has any allergies and health complications that you can rectify with the right vitamins and minerals. Either way, these treats should supplement the already healthy diet you have your pet on.

These homemade goodies are also way yummier than pre-packed bags of dry kibble. Alright, so maybe you need to cross out chocolates from your list-there are other delicious stuff you can add in. How about adding a dollop of peanut butter or a sprinkling of parmesan cheese on healthy doggie biscuits? Boiling liver in garlic makes for tasty treats your dog is sure to love.

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.

Your pet will feel like the luckiest dog in the world when you take the time to make him his favorite treats. Not only that, he will be healthier while enjoying a more delicious diet when you do. Go ahead and make your own dog treats today!




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