Looking for a good dog food cookbook? Many of us are health conscious when it comes to cooking meals for our families. We work hard to find the best food and ingredients—and we cook healthy holistic meals for our families. Why not do the same for your dog? Studies have shown that dogs fed healthy, […]
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Dog Salmonella Symptoms
Dog salmonella symptoms can mimic other dog illnesses, so it is important to be aware of dog food recalls and how to recognize salmonella in dogs. Dogs can get salmonella poisoning in a number of ways. However, the most common way that salmonella bacteria infects a dog is when the dog eats eggs or people […]
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 […]
Pumpkin for Dogs
Is pumpkin for dogs healthy? You bet! And you can easily pamper your dog with pumpkin dog treats, by including pumpkin in your favorite dog treat recipes. Pumpkin is packed with nutrition. It boasts huge amounts of vitamin A for resistance to infections, to improve night vision and keep the body’s membranes healthy. And pumpkin […]
Peppermint for Dogs
Peppermint for dogs can be used for dog bad breath and to prevent or relieve dog nausea. Do you know which kind is safe to use? Mint and dogs seems like an unlikely combination, but dogs in the wild, find and eat natural herbs like mint to cure nausea and other digestive conditions. Mint, with […]
Oatmeal for Dogs
How healthy is oatmeal for dogs? Oats, oat flour and oat bran all provide healthy nutrients that will help to keep your dog fit and strong. In fact, these healthy ingredients are often found in high quality natural commercial preparations for dog food and dog treats. The American Pharmaceutical Association also reports oat products to be safe […]
Millet in Dog Treats
Millet in dog treats is a healthy and inexpensive ingredient, a grain used in livestock feeds worldwide. Rich in B vitamins, iron and potassium, millet is low in calories and a nutritious addition to Homemade dog treat recipes. Millet is an ancient grain, one of the very first grains known to have been cultivated. In […]
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 […]
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 […]