Homemade Pet Food

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5 Yummy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

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5 Yummy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Now and then cooking your dog some homemade dog treats is a delight for all dog owners. While you probably love to spoil your pooch rotten with different Gourmet Treats you can find, you know that the most important thing for any doggie diet is health

Your dog needs quality ingredients, the right nutritional proportions, and something that will keep him full and satisfied without packing on the pounds. You can always buy a bag of Treats for your dog every week. Most of them are healthy and packed with balanced nutritional ingredients.  But sometimes it does feel good to cook some yummy homemade treats for your dog.

When your dog is done with dinner, give him a thank you for being such a great buddy by tossing him one of the Treat you’ve made for him and see how happy he becomes.

With time the popularity of gourmet, "all natural" Treats is growing. You can make dog Treats yourself at home. However, store-bought Treats contain balanced proportions of calories, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients that enhance your dog’s diet.

Also, at pet food bakeries, you will find freshly baked doggie donuts, cakes, brownies, and cookies in all shapes, flavors and sizes. However, again make sure they contain all natural ingredients, no preservatives and additives. And most importantly, they are low-fat or low in calories.

In case your dog has weight problems, or is overweight, steer him away from homemade gourmet treats that are high in fat content and calories. Stick to fat-free treats or those that have low calorie content.

In general, foods with: • A balance of Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids helps to improve coat and skin health • Moderate protein content are best for non-working dogs • Meat as the source of protein are best Also, foods based on corn or containing soybeans may not be suitable for some dogs. Check out 5 easy-to-make recipes that

can be made at home and are healthy for your pet:

No-Flea Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unbleached flour
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ½ cup brewers yeast
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken stock

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Oil two or three baking sheets. Combine first four ingredients. In a large mixing bowl pour oil. Slowly stir flour mixture and stock alternately. Beat well, until the dough is well-mixed. Shape dough into a ball. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough 12" thick.

Using a 2" biscuit cutter or knife, cut dough into rounds. Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until well-browned. Turn off heat and allow biscuits to dry in oven for several hours. Store in refrigerator or freeze.

Makes about 26 biscuits.

cy Pet Paws Ingredients: 1 Quart plain or vanilla yogurt 1 banana or 1 portion of banana baby food 2 Tbsp peanut butter 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp carob powder (optional) Preparation: If using regular banana mash well. Mix all ingredients until well blended. Place into ice cube trays or small bathroom sized

cups and freeze. Once frozen you can store in freezer in plastic bag. The great thing is you can play with recipe and add stuff that your dog likes. And the truth is, dogs like frozen stuffs.

Beef Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 6-once jars of beef-and-vegetable baby food
• 1 cup of wheat germ
• 2 cups of non-fat dry milk

Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a fork. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a greased pan. You can flatten slightly or you can cut into fun shapes such as bones, paws, etc. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly brown at the edges. Let cool. Store in fridge for up to one week. Give to your pooch and let them enjoy!

Dog Puffs

Ingredients:

• 1 package Dry yeast
• ¼ cup Warm water (110-115F.)
• 1 & ½ cups Whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup All-Purpose flour
• 1 package unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup Non-fat dry milk powder
• ¼ cup Corn oil
• 1 Egg
• 1 Can pet food -- (6 to 8 oz)
• ¼ cup Water

Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a fork. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a greased pan. You can flatten slightly or you can cut into fun shapes such as bones, paws, etc. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly brown at the edges. Let cool. Store in fridge for up to one week. Give to your pooch and let them enjoy!

Canine Casserole Ingredients: 1 cup boiled poultry, chopped (you can use salmon as well) ½ cup cooked brown rice ½ cup boiled mixed vegetables 3 to 4 Tbsp unsalted chicken broth Preparation: Stir together and serve at room temperature. A good doggy multivitamin/mineral supplement may be

added for good measure. Be sure to store unused portions in a covered container in the refrigerator and discard remains after 3 days.

Few healthy tips:

• Most dogs like vegetables such as carrots, broccoli and green beans that are low in calories and high in vitamins and fiber. Cut the vegetables into small shapes and freeze them to make a quick crunchy treat.
  
• Try out fish that is healthy, delicious and low in calories. Just purchase fish filets and bake them at home. Store them in the refrigerator. When it is treat-time for your pooch, serve cold straight from the refrigerator or pop it in the microwave and serve warm.
  
• In a dehydrator, dry fruits or vegetables that your dog loves to eat. Keep them stored in a jar and serve as is. This also applies for boneless beef, chicken or turkey chunks. Serve a small portion first to let your dog get the taste of it.