| Many dog owners are turning to homemade treats | | | | of your dog. John Miller's Book has hundreds of dog |
| verses store-bought or processed treats and snacks. | | | | food recipes based on the above building blocks, and |
| The health benefits of homemade dog treats parallel | | | | has recommendations as to serving sizes and other |
| our human need to snack healthier and live healthier | | | | things to take into account when cooking for your |
| lives, so it only makes sense that we not only want | | | | dog. |
| the best nutrition for ourselves, but also for petsafe | | | | Homemade dog foods and treats are safer since you |
| of our canine companions. Sometimes the dog food | | | | have more control on what your dog is eating, taking |
| you buy in stores are not safe and to be on the | | | | and his dog poop, they should be prepared chemical |
| safe side you will want to feed your dog homemade | | | | and preservatives free to avoid harmful effects and |
| dog food. Should that ever be the case, all that is | | | | allergies, as well as possible cause of certain diseases |
| required is a simple mix of meat, vegetables and | | | | and cancer. Some researches have also found that |
| starches. | | | | some chemicals from commercialized foods may |
| From 50% to 70% of the ingredients should be | | | | interact with dog's delicate brain and causes to |
| meat, such as beef or chicken. Be sure to take all | | | | impede dog's behavior and aggression. We all know |
| the bones out first, as dogs can choke on bones, | | | | that less fat, means a healthier heart, the same |
| especially soft chicken bones. The remainder of the | | | | principle for our dog's heart by reducing or eliminating |
| meal should be made up of carbohydrates and | | | | fat contents on their food, also beneficial for dogs to |
| vegetables. Good carbohydrates are potatoes or rice. | | | | avoid becoming obese later in his life. |
| Do not use pasta or any other carbohydrates made | | | | Make homemade treats taste better, also consider |
| from corn, wheat or soy, since they are not good | | | | ingredients that will keep your dog's teeth and gums |
| for dogs. | | | | clean. Overall digestive tract will be seemed healthier |
| Good vegetables to use are: carrots, peas, green | | | | and in control against stomach upsets, bad dog |
| beans, spinach, beans, cabbage, yams, sweet | | | | waste and diarrhea. You dog will surely appreciate |
| potatoes, etc. Also, ask your vet as to what vitamins | | | | your effort for him and could love you more. Just like |
| and minerals should be added to your dog's meal. The | | | | a caring for your children, they also love to smell your |
| amount you should feed your dog varies, and | | | | homemade treats for them coming from the kitchen |
| depends upon the size, breed, age and activity level | | | | and made especially for him. |