Category Archives: DIY Food for Dogs

Great Homemade Dog Bone Recipes

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Great homemade dog bone recipes will be a great addition to your dog’s fun diet and can also be a motivational tool for your dog during training and obedience sessions. So instead of buying products online and from stores, did you know that you can also make homemade dog bone recipes? These can be adjusted…

Fresh, Healthy Veggies that Fido Will Love

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Vegetables are great for dogs. Because of their low calorie content, veggies make a delicious treat that won’t add bulk to your baby’s body. And, they can provide your dog with some of the essential nutrients he needs, reducing the need for vitamin supplements. Like in humans, the rich vitamins and minerals from numerous vegetable…

Birthday Pupcakes for your Dog!

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Looking for a cute way to celebrate your dog’s birthday? Why  not honor your pup’s big day by baking him some dog-safe cupcakes…er, Pupcakes! We love this recipe from Bunny Roo Beagle: Ingredients: 1/2 Cup All purpose flour 1 Cup Whole wheat flour 1/2 Cup Cornmeal 1 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Baking powder 1…

DIY: Delicious Homemade Dog Treats

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With recent news of dog illness and deaths associated with store-bought dog treats and recalled kibbles, many of us are turning to homemade alternatives to treat our furry friends. Besides saving a few bucks, making treats at home allows you to make sure that your pooch gets his daily treat without the chance of unpleasant…

Adding Fiber to Your Dog’s Diet

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Have you ever considered adding fiber to your dog’s diet? Like me, you have probably heard of all the benefits to us humans and have wondered if the same applies to your dogs. Basically, yes, but you may not need to add any more since it is already present in dog foods. So when should…

Bake a Birthday Cake For Your Dog!

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When your dog reaches his birthday each year, why not give him something special – his very own homemade dog birthday cake! We found a ton of great recipes at The Dog Treat Recipe Exchange, including one of our favorites shown below. Peanut Butter Delight Dog Cake 1 cup white or whole wheat flour 1…

Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipes

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Another great benefit to having a dog (as if we needed more!) is that you always have a special Valentine in your life! Show your four-legged friend that you love him this February with these delicious Valentine’s Day dog treat recipes, courtesy of Gourmet Dog Treat Recipes. Your pooch may not know it’s Valentine’s Day,…

DIY: Sweet Potato Dog Chews

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Standing in the pet food aisle of your local grocery store, staring down the endless array of treats, chews, and snacks for your dog can get overwhelming – especially if you start reading those long lists of un-pronouncable ingredients! Whether your dog, like mine, gets an upset stomach from rawhide chews, or you just prefer…

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