Make your own dog treats with this recipe provided by Distinctive Dog in February Ladies Home Journal. http://www.lhj.com/relationships/family/pets/best-way-to-feed-your-dog/.
Baking your own dog treats at home is fast and fun. We created this recipe exclusively for Ladies Home Journal. Try it out and let us know what you think!

Peanut Butter Snaps
Preheat oven to 290 degrees F. Mix 2 cups oat flour and 1/2 cup potato starch in mixer. In a separate bowl blend 1 egg, 2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 cup canola oil; slowly add to dry mixture. Add 3/4 cup peanut butter and 1/4 cup mashed banana; slowly add cold water until dough begins to stick together (if it gets too sticky, add more flour). Remove dough and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes, turn off oven, and leave treats inside for 2 hours to harden.

Home cooking or raw diets may be best for your pet but just make sure it’s balanced. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/dining/19pets.html

Another reason not to purchase pet food containing wheat, corn or soy. I wonder who else purchased the contaminated corn: http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/kroger-pet-food-plant-inspection-discovered-aflatoxins.html.

There is still time to order for the holidays with free shipping.

The following article is based on information written by respected veterinarian, John B. Symes, aka Dogtor J who researched gluten and its affect on dog health. Distinctive Dog bakes and promotes dog treats free from gluten (wheat, corn, barley), soy and dairy products. While we believe these products produce negative health affects in dogs, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of Dr.Symes’ information and it in no way replaces the advice and council of your pet’s veterinarian. (more…)

Dog treats are a great incentive to help with training commands. But before you go out and purchase the cheapest treat on the shelf, remember a few things.

Select a treat that is easy to eat and small in size or that you can break into smaller pieces. During training your dog will receive a lot of treats so you want something that will not distract them very long and will not make them full or overweight. If the dog treats you purchase are larger, we recommend cutting them to an appropriate size. The idea is to give them a taste, not a meal. (more…)

It can be difficult to select the right food and dog treats for your dog. Many leading brands of dog food and dog treats claim to be “healthy” or “natural”. Corporations market the idea that your dog will live longer and will love the “wholesome” flavors of their treats and food. The truth is that most leading brands contain refined meat products, preservatives and low quality ingredients. The fact is that some large multinational companies even utilize the pet food market for food waste products including slaughterhouse offal and grains “unfit for human consumption.” (more…)

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