How to Make Dog Treats

By Geraldine Dimarco


Ask any satisfied pet owner and they will tell you the same thing- delicious homemade dog treats are the best way to a healthy and happy pet. This is not to say all commercial pet food are bad-there are some good brands available in the grocery store; but homemade is still better. So are you ready to make some treats? You will know how to make dog treats by the time you finish this article.

Before we start, you need to visit the veterinarian and have a complete check-up for your pet. Your dog might have some health complications that you need to know about. If there is, you should ask what particular kinds of food you can give him that will supplement his nutritional needs. Find out what your dog needs and look for the recipe that is most appropriate.

Decide on the treats you want to serve your furry friend. You can give him a dessert-like cookie or a more flavorful tasty treat? Either one should be good; only make certain that you check the recipe for ingredients that are known to be toxic for dogs. Research on these harmful food substances and keep the list in the kitchen to remind you what to avoid.

Next is the prep time. Have you decided on what you want to put in the snacks? Most meats are fine, although you should stay away from raw fish and salmon. There have been reported cases wherein dogs that ingested salmon have been treated for infection. Liver is good but take heed not to overuse it because too much of it leads to bone and muscle problems.

If you are thinking of including fruits in your dishes, make it a point to completely take out the seeds and pits in it. The seeds of cherries, apricots and apples contain an element that triggers cyanide poisoning. How about buying special cookie molds and cutters with canine related shapes? It's a lot of fun and maybe when other people see these delightful treats, they may want to order from you as well.

Now that all the things are prepared, you can start cooking. You can boil, toast, bake or simply assemble the food. When you cook meat, remove the bones completely. Cooked pieces of bones splinter-- and we all know choking does not a happy eating experience make. Slice the doggie treats in little pieces so that it will be simpler for the canine to eat.

So now you're done making the treats-what next? It is a good idea to make a few extra batches of the treats and keep them to save on time and money. Store the homemade treats in a sealed bag and keep them in the freezer until you need them. Make sure you defrost before you serve it to your eager pets-chilled teeth will make it harder to enjoy yummy food.

There you have it-the simple how to make dog treats plan. It is fool-proof and can be done by just about anybody. Go and practice what you've learned and see how much fun you'll have doing it today.




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