| Even though commercial pet food is more convenient | | | | seeds which contain cyanogenic glycosides. This can |
| nowadays, more and more people still find time to | | | | bring about cyanide poisoning which needless to say, |
| prepare natural dog treats for their pets. Why is | | | | is dangerous for the animal. Grapes and avocados will |
| that? It is because it will be better for the health of | | | | induce vomiting and diarrhea because they also |
| the canines (even humans for that matter) if there | | | | contain risky substances that can severely damage |
| are less chemicals and preservatives in the food we | | | | tissues and critical organs in the canine's body. |
| take in. | | | | When looking for food to give to your pet, always |
| Fortunately despite what some people say, | | | | check the ingredients if it contains the stuff that can |
| homemade dog treats are not as challenging as it | | | | harm him. Do not be discouraged by the number of |
| would sound like to some. If you are thinking of a | | | | things you are not able to use - there are so much |
| dirty kitchen with remnants of canine food and a | | | | more possible food to choose from. You can create |
| burning stove - you can stop right there because | | | | some really great snacks when you get down to it. |
| that is not what it is going to be like. If you plan your | | | | These delicacies are an excellent method to reward |
| culinary activity well, making these treats should be | | | | him for good behavior and perfectly executed |
| uncomplicated and easy to do. | | | | commands. |
| Alright, let us begin by knowing what natural is not. | | | | Now, what are some of the things you can give him? |
| Natural dog treats does not imply feeding your pet | | | | Most meat and fish are acceptable (except for |
| something that grew out of your tree backyard or | | | | salmon). Make sure to chop them up well to avoid |
| whatever it is that sprung out of the ground. While | | | | choking incidents. If you want to give organ meat like |
| some may be good for us, there are many things | | | | liver, do so but only in measured amounts. Too much |
| that will be detrimental to the dog's system when | | | | of it may lead to vitamin A toxicity. Serve generous |
| ingested. | | | | helpings of vegetables like carrots, corn and green |
| An example of this would be the tomato plant. This | | | | beans. |
| is an excellent source of vitamins for sure, but it also | | | | Remember, homemade dog treats should not be a |
| contains atropine. Atropine, as found in higher | | | | tedious and boring task. It should be fun! Mix in |
| concentration in tomato stems and leaves, are | | | | interesting flavors and spices for added excitement. |
| known to result in dilated pupils, tremors and erratic | | | | Be careful about overfeeding the pet though so he |
| heartbeat for dogs. Avoid serving meals that have | | | | does not risk the dangers that come with obesity. |
| tomatoes in the recipes. | | | | Plan and prepare your pet's meals well and discover a |
| Some of the fruit you have in your kitchen may also | | | | healthy and happy dog when you do! |
| be harmful for him. Cherries, apples and apricots have | | | | |