Tips on how to make dog treats and info on how to get started making homemade dog treats, even if you are just beginning to cook. While making dog treats is not really hard, the best part about making homemade dog treats is that dogs are very patient with you… Your dog will be right […]
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6 Parts to a Healthy Dog Diet
A healthy dog diet contains six nutrients that will support your dog’s physiological and energy needs. Of course, every dog is an individual. And, because of that, your dog’s physical condition will determine how much of each nutrient she needs. How is this determined? A dog with a chronic or temporary health condition will require […]
Homemade Dog Bones
Use these dog bone recipes to make awesome homemade dog bones for your dog. Baking your own homemade dog bones is healthier and more appealing than purchasing store bought treats! But there’s another reason to make your own dog bones. It’s fun and easy, and very rewarding when your dog shows enthusiasm for dog bones […]
Halloween Dog Safety
Dangerous foods for dogs are everywhere on Halloween. Because of this, Halloween dog safety is an issue in homes with children or when taking your dog out for Trick or Treat. Taking a few simple steps to limit what your dog eats, can keep her safe and healthy! You can be absolutely sure that your […]
Foods Harmful to Dogs
Many foods harmful to dogs seem safe to us, because they are healthy human foods. This makes it very easy to poison your dog unintentionally. The irony is that most people foods poisonous to dogs, are actually healthy snacks for us. Take walnuts, for example. Most of us know that the chocolate dessert you had for […]
Dogs and Chocolate
Combine dogs and chocolate and you are risking BIG trouble for your dog. The results can be serious, or even deadly! Every year around certain holidays, like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day, veterinarians see an increase in sick dogs who have eaten chocolate. These dog poisonings are mostly accidental, as many pet owners do not […]
Diabetic Dog Treats
Did you know that you can make diabetic dog treats for your dog with diabetes? Soon she will be able to enjoy delicious dog treats again! Some of my recipes call for unbleached flour. Since a diabetic dog diet should have whole grains whenever possible, simply substitute oat flour, whole wheat flour or barley flour […]
Your Dog ate Chocolate – What Should you Do?
Your dog ate chocolate, and you know that can be an emergency. So what should you do first? The answer depends on the amount he ate, and the size of your dog… Most people already know that chocolate is toxic for dogs. You wouldn’t just hand your dog a chocolate bar—just like you wouldn’t give […]
White Dipping Chocolate for Dogs
White dipping chocolate, carob and yogurt coating and candy melts are used by dog bakeries to coat gourmet dog treats. There are pros and cons to each… When I started Natural Pet Bakery, I did a lot of research, looking for dog treat icing before I decided what I would use. Dogs can eat some sugar […]
Turmeric for Dogs
Is turmeric for dogs safe? Tumeric can be used as a natural food coloring in dog treats, but it also has health benefits for dogs that you may not know about! Turmeric gives home-made dog treats a deep yellow color. However, beyond food coloring, the herb can enhance your homemade dog treat recipes with spicy […]