This is so easy to make and boosts the nutrient value of your healthy dog’s food bowl.
Excessive amounts of parsley can cause more frequent urination.
A small amount of this yummy treat goes a long way!
Leafy greens are brimming with antioxidants that are anti inflammatory.
Parsley provides luteolin, beta carotene, and a volatile oil called myristicin which is considered to be chemoprotective.
2. Pill Pockets – because they’re stinky, they can make hiding pills easier.
3. Treats for dogs with cancer (although, we recommend fresh sardines vs canned sardines for dogs with mast cell tumors due to the higher histamine content in canned fish).
They provide:
It can be challenging trying to find treats for dogs with kidney issues. These treats are easy to make and low in phosphorus and sodium.
Note that the calcium addition is important for the kidneys, but if you are making these for a healthy dog you can omit it.
Beef liver is sometimes included in the diets we formulate. Although it contains other nutrients, beef liver is a very rich source of copper, so not much has to be fed in order to meet a dog’s copper requirement.
Here’s an easy way to have the right amount of beef liver ready at all times. Use it as a treat, or mix in food. The broth can be used as an addition to food, or for a warm, liquid snack.
We love this recipe from Wendy Pak who is an amazing foster mom with Pause4Change in Calgary. This method saves us from having to buy a dehydrator – and the treats are so versatile! For more tips, and discussion, join us on FB
If you’ve been looking for dog food recipes and treats, you’ve come to the right place.
These frozen treats are super-easy to make. They’ve received two paws up from our own dog, and the furry taste testers so far. Keep in mind that while they’re fun to make and cute to look at, they actually serve a really good purpose from a nutritional standpoint. This is an anti inflammatory treat that’s brimming with antioxidants.
Ok, so they’re not from Italy. In fact, my dog thinks these are from heaven. She lies on the kitchen floor and waits patiently until they’re in the oven. Then she moves over to sit in front of the oven and stares as if an invisible hand might make them disappear.
I use organic brown rice flour, but you can use another type of flour if you prefer. Keep in mind that rice flour is soft while whole wheat flour, for example, is hard. That means you’d probably need to use less of the latter.
Notice the oregano in the recipe. It adds flavor, but it also happens to be an herb with antibacterial properties. Does it really help to use a pinch within cookies? I don’t know, but it doesn’t hurt and I like to add herbs when possible. They can provide so many wonderful benefits. Oregano has a very strong flavor. You don’t want to overdo it and end up with cookies that make your dog’s mouth tingle. Read more Italian Cookies for Dogs
