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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5 Tips to Choose Good Dog Treats

There is balance in everything that works well. Choosing a healthy dog treat should include, not only what your dog likes, or what is on sale, but what you know will be safe and healthy for your furry friend.

Just like you might give your kids a scoop of ice cream from time to time; you may give your dog his or her favorite dog treat, regardless of that extra ingredient, every now and then.  However, it is worth your time to make sure that the treats you give your dog on a regular basis, especially training treats, are going to work towards and not against your dogs long term health.

Here 5 things to keep in mind when choosing dog treats for normal day to day use.

1 - Choose a treat with the least amount of additives and preservatives.
2 - Choose a treat with low sugar and fat content.
3 - Choose a treat with higher protein.
4 - Choose a treat that will be easy for digestion.
5 - Choose a treat that can help keep teeth clean and healthy.

The next time you go shopping for healthy dog treats try to find dog treats that meet as many of the above criteria as possible.

Dog Treats for Aging Dogs
If your best friend is older and you notice that their flexibility isn’t what it once was, you might want to try a treat that has glucosamine and chondroitin.  These ingredients may help.

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