Homemade Dog Treats Can Be Great For Your Dog!

Homemade dog treats.  What better way to show your furry friend that you love them?  What are some guidelines you should follow when you decide to make dog treats at home?

First, consider your dogs taste.  I know that Bailey is not a big fan of super crunchy treats.  I think it reminds her of her regular dog food and does not seem as special to her.  So, when I look for homemade dog treat recipes I look for ones that are on the meaty and soft side, I know she will love them.

Second, when dog treats are homemade you want to make sure that you are including ingredients that are nutritious and healthy for your dog.  This means that you will avoid including ingredients in your homemade dog treats that are toxic to dogs such as the following:

• Onion or Onion Powder
• Garlic or Garlic Powder
• Citrus Oils
• Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine
• Raisins
• Macadamia Nuts
• Mushrooms

This is not a complete list but it covers most of the common ingredients that you might think of adding to homemade dog treats.

Third, remember that you can pack a lot of healthy nutritional value into your dog treats that are homemade.  This can provide an excellent supplement to your dogs regular diet.

Homemade dog treats are also great because it is easy to modify recipes to meet your dogs individual needs.  Many advocates of homemade dog treats say that dog treats that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates are often easier to digest.

Introduce different homemade dog treats gradually to see if any do not agree with your dog.  By following a few simple guidelines making dog treats homemade can be rewarding and satisfying for you and your dog!

Here is a great video about making homemade dog treats.  Give it a try!

Here is an interesting High Protein Homemade Dog Treat

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