Give Your Dog the Gift of Natural Homemade Dog Treats - Recipe
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gifts, Dog Gifts, Dog Tips, Dog Treats Wednesday Dec 12,2007Just like humans, the more “natural” the food one eats, the better one feels. Lots of dog treats today are processed with so many preservatives, chemicals, additives, and other unhealthy ingredients that don’t contribute to your dog’s total good health.
Many all-natural dog treats manufactured today are chemical-free; however, it is always best not to get fooled with the big “natural” label marked on a product. “Natural” has been so overused, that sometimes it’s just actually more of a label than what the product actually is. Nevertheless, there are still several all-natural dog treats on the market today that really provide a healthy snack for your dogs.
On the other hand, if you love making your own treats for your dog, as I do, then baking some natural dog biscuit can be the most excellent treat he’d ever had. Making your own all natural dog biscuit is an excellent way of ensuring that your dog gets only the healthiest and chemical-free treat for his snacks.
Natural Dog Treat Recipe
This all natural dog biscuit recipe is simple to make, and can even be put together by kids and adults.
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
¼ cup of carrots
3 cups of finely chopped parsley,
¼ cup of finely grated cheese. Make sure that the dog likes the kind of cheese you use to ensure that he gets the tastes he wants. Typically, Parmesan or mozzarella cheese is best to use.
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On the 12 Days of Christmas - Make it a Happy Holiday for Your Dog
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Tips Thursday Dec 6,2007Make the holidays as enjoyable for your dog as they are for the rest of your family (and maybe better).
1. Walk the dog
You both will benefit from the exercise and bonding. If your home is a beehive of activity and strangers, exercise is a good way to burn off the excess energy and stress your dog may be experiencing.
Only walk in the daylight, when it’s not snowing or sleeting, and when you can see the sidewalk to avoid icy patches. A warm coat and boots are desirable for Toy breeds and a necessity for older small dogs. Shorten the length of time depending on how cold it is. A 5-minute walk s fine for a small dog. If the temperature is below freezing, find an indoor activity instead. Don’t overdo it.
2. Beware the salt
Not just on your table but on your sidewalks and streets. If you don’t use doggy boots, be sure to wash your dog’s paws when before you bring him back in the house. Dip his paws in a bowl of warm water or use a washcloth to wipe them ff. This also will melt any snow or ice he has trapped in his paws. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
4 Ways You Can Show Your Dog You Love Him at Christmas and All Year Long!
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas, Christmas Fun, Dog Gifts, Dog Tips Wednesday Dec 5,2007Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in your house… or maybe in your wallet? Is your dog pretty darn close to being the very center of your universe? Do you love spoiling him, responds to his every whimper and cry, and spend hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats? To say that dogs are man’s best friend is anything but a cliché. You might be the most miserable person in the world without a friend to your name… but your dog will treat you like royalty every time you walk through the door. So how do you repay that unconditional love and devotion? There are hundreds of different ways at Christmas and all year long!
1. Spoil him rotten.
A lot of people spend a lot of money at chic pet boutiques, dressing their dogs in hundred-dollar sweaters and paying for meticulous pedicures. They buy diamond-studded collars and give their dogs rooms all to themselves. You probably don’t have the budget for things like that, right? You can still spoil your dog with simple, everyday things that cost you the absolute minimum. Next time your pooch needs a bath; focus on giving him a massage while you’re working the shampoo into his coat. Take him out for a drive once each week. Or you can…
2. Making him a special treat from your our kitchen! Often you can find recipes that can be a great treat for him and you! That is a double plus.
You know that food needs to be both delicious and nutritious to make sure he has as long and happy a life as possible. Why not try making some homemade treats and dog food that are absolutely packed with all of the vitamins and nutrients he needs? Bake him a delicious, healthy doggie cake for his next birthday, or share a few cookies with him, but remember your dog cannot have human food; chocolate from your chocolate chip cookie could make him sick.