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