Homemade Dog Treats: My Review Of All Natural Freshpet Ready To Bake Cookies For Dogs

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I've seen Freshpet Select dog food in the refrigerator section of the pet food aisle in stores before. It's right next to the Biljac frozen dog food that I always buy for my dog. One out of every 5 consumers is buying human foods to feed his/her pets in order to offer healthier alternatives to what’s in the pet food aisle, according to the American Pet Products Association. Source I've considered buying Freshpet refrigerated dog food and serving it up in small doses as special treats … [Read more...]

DIY Frozen Dog Treats: Homemade Recipes Make Fun Summertime Treats For Dogs

When it comes to doing something special for your dog, you probably already give him Kong toys filled with treats on occasion. Or maybe even a healthy pooch smoothie. If you really want to mix things up a bit, a fun idea during the hot summer months is to put a cool twist on your dog's treats by giving him a frozen Kong treat! Here's how: … [Read more...]

Fun Dog Birthday Ideas: Ice Cream & Birthday Cake For Dogs!

Want to do something special for your dog's birthday this year?  For both of our dogs' birthdays, we always take them to the local Dairy Queen.  When you tell them at the drive-thru that you want a doggy treat, they give you a small cup of ice cream with a dog treat on top.  We order our ice cream, pay for it, and get our doggy ice creams at the same time.  Our Dairy Queen doesn't charge extra for the doggy treats -- just as long as you are ordering something for … [Read more...]

DIY Kong Treats & Healthy Recipes For Your Dog’s Kong Toy

Tired of stuffing your dog's Kong toy with the same thing each time? Good news!... There are several different things you can stuff into dog's Kong toy. For starters, you don't always have to use store-bought products.  Homemade Kong treats are sometimes the best kind.  And the variety is virtually endless. Your dog will love it! Here are lots of DIY recipes that make great Kong treats.   My dogs love it when I put peanut butter in their Kong toys.  I have to admit, I don't … [Read more...]

Make Dog Treats Yourself To Save Money & Give Your Dog Healthier Snacks

Have you ever taken a look at the ingredients in your dog's treats? Usually, there are several that are hard to pronounce.  Maybe what's in the dog treats doesn't concern you as much as the price does.There is an alternative to high-priced dog treats that have a lot of questionable ingredients in them.Make dog treats yourself.  It's simple! … [Read more...]

Top 10 Best Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

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The fact is, dog treats can be expensive. Plus, the ingredients in them aren't always best for your dog. As with human food, commercial dog treats can have preservatives, food coloring and other things that you may not want your dog to eat. That being the case, making your own homemade dog treats can be one of the best ways to not only be sure of what you are feeding your dog, but it can actually save you money too. Here's a collection of some of the best homemade dog treat … [Read more...]

Raw Food (BARF Diet) vs Cooked Homemade Food

As if the whole controversy of whether to make your own dog food or buy natural dog food were not difficult enough, along comes the idea of whether or not to feed your dog raw food versus cooked food. Those who favor feeding their dogs raw food like to point out that, in the wild, dogs would only eat raw meat, so why not feed them raw food? Personally, I can come up with a couple of reasons as to why I wouldn't feed a dog raw food. Basically, they are the same reasons I wouldn't feed … [Read more...]

Why Homemade All Natural Dog Food Is Better Than Store-Bought Natural Dog Food

With the recent dog food recalls and the dog food scares before that, it's no wonder that pet owners are looking for healthy and safe food alternatives for their dogs these days. Many dog owners have decided to go the natural dog food route. However, as with any choice, there are advantages and disadvantages to this option. Not only do you, as a dog owner, have to choose whether or not to feed natural dog food to your pet (a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned), but you also have to … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe For Homemade Dog Treats

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My dogs love these homemade dog treats... After that dog food scare awhile back where some dogs were sickened or even died, Hubby & I made a decision that our dogs would no longer be fed commercial dog food, including their beloved dog biscuit treats.  This way, we’d know exactly what went into the food, and we’d also be able to easily steer clear of cornmeal, which is hard to avoid and seems to aggravate our dog’s allergies. First stop: the Internet.  We looked … [Read more...]

How To Make Pooch Smoothies, Yogurt Cups, And Puppy Popsicles For Dogs

I don't watch the Rachel Ray Show all the time, but I'm glad I channel surfed to her show today because I learned how to make Pooch Smoothies! They are ice cube sized popsicle treats for your dog (minus the stick). You might also call them Yogurt Cups for Pups... or Puppy Popsicles. The best part: They're made with all the same ingredients you would use to make a Fruit Smoothie for yourself. These Pooch Smoothies are the easiest things in the world to make!   … [Read more...]