Dog Treat Recipe- Munchie Crunchy Meat Treats

February 24, 2010 by Diane Watkins  
Filed under Dog Nutrition & Recipes

Munchie Crunchy Meat Treats

  • 1/2 cup powdered milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, or beef broth
  • 1 jar baby food, meat, beef, strained — meat, any flavor

Combine all ingredients well. Form into a ball. Roll dough out on a floured surface. Cut out desired shapes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. The treats should be hard and crunchy.

Beef Stew Dog Food Recipe

February 23, 2010 by Diane Watkins  
Filed under Dog Nutrition & Recipes

You can use chicken, lamb, fish or liver in place of the beef.

Beef Stew Dog Food Recipe

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds lean beef

2 cups cabbage, chopped

18 ounces canned sweet potatoes — drained and chopped

14 1/2 ounces canned tomato wedges — undrained

1 1/2 cups tomato juice

3/4 cup apple juice

1 teaspoon ginger root, grated

2 cups green beans, frozen, cut crosswise

1/3 cup peanut butter

6 cups cooked brown rice

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook Beef, Add the cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, apple juice, ginger.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer until hot and bubbling, about 6 minutes.
  5. Stir in the green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the peanut butter until well-blended and hot, about 1 minute. Spoon over rice.

Fish Oil Benefits For Dogs – Healthy Dog Food Recipe with Salmon and Vegetables

February 10, 2010 by Diane Watkins  
Filed under Dog Nutrition & Recipes

Fish oil provides many benefits for dogs as well as people. A healthy dog food diet will provide two to three servings of beneficial cold-water fish weekly. The healthy dog food recipe below uses salmon to provide omega-3 fatty acids to dogs and includes vegetables for additional vitamins and nutrients.

Your dog deserves a healthy home made dog food.

Your dog deserves a healthy homemade dog food, photo by Digital Image Fan

Benefits of Fish Oil for Dogs

For many years veterinarians have recommended feeding fish oil to treat canine allergies and skin conditions. New research is showing that omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil are good for preventing and treating a wide variety of canine diseases.

Older dogs suffering from arthritis will especially benefit from the healing properties of fish oils. The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for treating the itching and inflammation associated with allergy-related skin conditions.

Supplementing Your Dogs Diet with Fish Oil

You can purchase fish oil supplements for animals, but why not just add cold water fish to your dogs diet? When fish is fed as part of the normal canine diet, there is no need to worry about proper dosing for your dogs size. Dogs will naturally get the proper amount as part of their normal dietary requirements.

Salmon and other cold water fish are high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. Feeding two servings a week of a high quality homemade dog food containing salmon as a protein source should be sufficient for most dogs. If your dog is suffering from arthritis, kidney failure, skin diseases or other inflammatory diseases, add a fish oil supplement to your dogs daily supplements.

See Benefits in Six to Eight Weeks

As with most nutritional therapies, it will take a while to notice changes in your pets health. Allow at least six to eight weeks of regular omega-3 therapy to evaluate the benefits for your pet.

Consult your veterinarian about your dogs specific needs and dosage. You vet can best advise you about your dogs special nutrient needs.

Salmon and Vegetable Meal Recipe

This Salmon and Rice Meal recipe is balanced to provide protein, vegetables and starches. Use the fish with the bones and juices included. The bones are pressure cooked during the canning process and are soft enough that dogs can eat them with no problem. The bones contain calcium and additional nutrients.

1 large can salmon, bones and juices included
2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 cup mixed vegetables, cooked and minced or processed
Seasonings to taste

Mix all together. Moisten with additional broth or water if needed. Since all the ingredients are cooked, no additional cooking is required.

Store the leftovers as individual portions in the freezer. Additional moisture may be needed after thawing.

Homemade Dog Food & Treats : How to Make Homemade Dog Food With Crushed Eggshells

February 8, 2010 by Diane Watkins  
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Two crushed eggshells can be used to make homemade dog food, in addition to mixed pureed mixed vegetables, a pound of ground turkey and brown rice. Find out how eggshells are very high in calcium with help from the owner of a business that specializes in homemade doggy treats in this free video on homemade dog food.


The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy & Active Through Every Stage of Life

December 30, 2009 by Diane Watkins  
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  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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