Dog Treats - Find Out How to Make Them

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     Dogs offer their masters affection to the point that they can be considered their best friend. They fetch, roll over, play dead etc. all in accordance to their masters command. And in return, man has made dogs their common household pet, making sure that they are taken care of. And of course, the most important aspect of this bond is keeping the dog healthy by feeding them properly.



It is evident that domesticated animals lack the sense of hunting for their own food, especially dogs. While some of our pets still have a very keen sense of survival, this trait usually dies down as humans take care of them by providing them with all their needs. Bulk of what pet owners have to worry about is finding out what to feed dogs to keep them healthy.



Dog foods bought from the supermarket are a dime a dozen. Some boast special vitamins that make the coat shinier, or protects from worms or other parasites. However, some studies have shown that a steady diet of particular dog foods may be unhealthy for the house pooch. In fact, the vast majority of dog foods out there are deemed unfit for human consumption.



Homemade dog food can turn the situation around because you already know what's going into your dogs bowl. Thus you can rest assured that your pet gets the most nutrition from his meal and dog treats. Though human and canine digestion varies slightly, they are actually capable of eating most of the food we prepare with a little adjustment.



Recipes for dog food can be readily found online, and offer some basic starting tips. A few good tips that can be learned are that raw or spoiled garlic may be poisonous to dogs, thus if you make homemade dog food be sure to keep them out. Another important tidbit is that, as much as we humans enjoy cooked food, so too dogs. Because a minority of experts believe that dogs no longer have the necessary elements to properly digest uncooked meat, serving your dog cooked meat prepared with natural cooking oils are great! Two more things to watch out for are cooked bones or chocolates, never serve your dog these as chocolates can cause skin problems, and cooked bones may sometimes lodge in the digestive tract.



An important tip for future dog treat chefs is to remember to mix in 40% meat, 30% vegetables and finally 30% of starch to maximize the nutrients and vitamins found in each food type and keep your pet in tip top shape!