Can dogs and peanuts go together? Using peanut butter for dogs in home-made dog treats can add nutrition and lots of appeal to your home baked dog biscuits and cookies. Peanut butter was actually invented around 1890 by a nutrition-conscious doctor who prescribed it for his patients in order to increase their protein intake. The […]
Dogs with Special Needs
Dogs with special needs, like those with food allergies or diabetes, will require dog foods and dog treats that prevent further illness.
If your dog has special needs, you can make dog treats using these recipes, that he will be able to eat.
Dogs and Bananas
Dogs and bananas just seem to go together, and banana dog treats are a good way to give your dog the benefits of fruit, in a fun way! Banana treats for dogs give your pet the benefits of fruit and enhance the nutrition of your homemade dog treats! Consider using bananas in your next batch […]
Cornmeal for Dogs
How Safe is It? What about cornmeal for dogs? Is it safe to use in your homemade dog treats or can it harm your dog? The answer is complicated… Commercial dog treats and commercial dog food often have a fair amount of cornmeal in them. Sometimes commercial dog food companies go a bit overboard with […]
Carob for Dogs
The Perfect Chocolate Substitute Substituting carob for dogs in dog treats will give your dog cookies a chocolate-like smell and taste, without the danger of chocolate. Naturally sweet, carob has a chocolaty flavor that dogs love! And carob is absolutely safe for you to use in homemade dog treat recipes. What is Carob? Known by […]
Cheese for Dogs
Is cheese for dogs a healthy choice or is cheese bad for dogs? The simple answer is that, for most dogs, some cheese is beneficial. But there are a few instances in which cheese may not be good for your dog… Cheese is used in some dog food formulas, commercially. And it is easy to […]
Blackstrap Molasses for Dogs
Blackstrap molasses for dogs? Rich in iron and B vitamins, it is an excellent addition to homemade dog treats or dog food. In fact, dog owners even claim that it helps dog arthritis, anemia and diabetes. Blackstrap is a by-product of the sugar industry. It is the dark liquid that is left after the sugar […]
Vegetable Cheese Patties
Vegetable Cheese Patties are loaded with tasty cheese and vegetables. Because these are soft dog treats, they are sure to please your dog, no matter how old she is! And you can make these homemade veggie dog treats with your leftover vegetables and whole grains. They make a great supplement to a vegetarian dog’s diet! […]
Vegetarian Dog Food
Vegetarian dog food is becoming quite popular. Mainstream companies offer food and vegetarian dog treats for vegetarian dogs. Do you know the benefits and dangers of a vegetarian dog diet? Most people think that a vegetarian dog food diet is a diet that doesn’t contain meat. This is partly true. But there are actually different […]
Does your Dog need Canine Vitamins?
Are Vitamins Necessary for Dogs? Canine vitamins have been the subject of much controversy. Are vitamins for dogs necessary or can dog supplements actually hurt your dog? Nutritionists have made great advances when it comes to dog nutrition. They have done studies and they have a pretty good idea of what your pet needs to be […]
Dog Food Allergies
Are Dog Food Allergies Making your Dog Sick? Canine food allergies and food intolerance can sneak up on you, because dog food allergies develop over a period of time, when your dogs immune system reacts to certain foods. Most often, the source of your dog’s misery is a protein or grain in his dog food. […]