Celebrate Dog Biscuit Day: Peanut butter and jam dog treat recipe
Hazel is one spoiled little (big) mountain dog. It's hard to resist her puppy dog eyes and crooked nose. For National Dog Biscuit Day I tried my hand at baking Hazel some homemade dog treats. Hazel gave me the idea when she wouldn't stop staring at me as I ate a peanut butter and jam sandwich. Hazel's been a good girl, she deserves her own PB&J.
Doggy Christmas gift idea: Tasty treat and the gift of giving #DOGforDOGPetSmart
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The magic of the holidays is in the air and I am looking for gifts to go in Hazel and Keira’s stocking. This is Hazel’s first Christmas and I want it to be special. I was really excited when I heard about DOG for DOG pet treats because for every item they sell they donate all-natural DOGSFOOD to help feed dogs in need! This is the season of giving so I had to get involved and try some of their products.
DOG for DOG is all about providing dogs with tasty and nutritious food, because every dog deserves that! DOG for DOG includes three different types of treats that I am sampling with my girls. They are all available at Canadian PetSmart locations:
DOGSBUTTER: Peanut butter for dogs! This product was inspired by all natural peanut butter at the Los Angeles Farmers Market. It is gluten free with no added salt, sugar or hydrogenated oils. A lot of human-grade peanut butter on the market today contains the sugar substitute xylitol that if ingested is toxic to dogs. This peanut butter is safe for my dog and it is nutritious too. It is perfect because Hazel loves peanut butter in her Kong!
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7
homemade dog biscuit recipes using pumpkin
When shopping for
pumpkins to carve into Jack-o-lanterns this Halloween you may be unaware of the incredible
health benefits that the bright orange gourd has for your pet. Powdered pumpkin
seed is often used to support urinary health in dogs. It is especially useful
if the dog has an upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is rich in
fiber and its natural oils ease digestive stress and discomfort.
Not
only will pumpkin keep your dog regular but it is a healthy snack that is
extremely low in calories. Since pumpkins are so accessible in October you may want to pick up an extra one
for your pooch. Homemade dog treats using pumpkin in the ingredients provides
the dog with a safe and healthy treat. When feeding pumpkin from a can make
sure to always use canned pumpkin and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
Listed
below are 7 easy and delicious dog treat recipes using this festive fall food.
It is important to consult your veterinarian if you have any questions about
feeding pumpkin.
Pumpkin Dog
Biscuits
Food.com features
its own dog treat recipe using pumpkin in the ingredients. This recipe is
simple but mouth-watering for a pooch. One especially great thing about this
treat recipe is that it works as a great base for you to add your own
ingredients. Try adding diced, cooked bacon or crushed cranberry.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour (wheat
flour is probably better)
- water
Healthy Pumpkin
Balls
This is a fantastic recipe by Cesar Milan's website Cesar's Way that
features pumpkin as the hero of the dish. These Healthy Pumpkin Balls are
jam-packed with fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, iron and potassium. These dog
treats only take 25 minutes to bake!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 tbsp molasses
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Peanut Butter and
Pumpkin Dog Treats
This tasty dog treat recipe only has 6 ingredients! Allrecipes.com features
this peanut butter and pumpkin dog treat recipe that will have your dog
drooling. Mix a doggy favorite- peanut butter- with the healthy, low calorie
pumpkin for something that will delight your dogs taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pup-kin Biscuits
Rachael Ray has
been concocting delicious recipes for people throughout her long career. This
recipe however has gone to the dogs. Check out Rachael Ray's Pup-kin Biscuits recipe.
It makes a whopping 36 servings that your dog will gladly devour.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned
pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons
dry milk powder
- 2 1/2 cups white
or whole wheat flour
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Pumpkin Pie Dog
Biscuits
Dog Treat Kitchen offers
readers so many excellent recipes just for the dog in your life. This is a
fantastically festive recipe using pumpkin to make for your pup this October.
This is one treat that will smell delicious while its baking!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup water
Click here to read the rest of the
recipe!
Pumpkin Apple Dog
Treats
October doesn't just invite pumpkin pie onto your dinner table but it
also celebrates another fall dessert- apple pie. This recipe by Pumpkinista.com combines both of those
wonderful harvest foods together into one yummy dog treat.
Ingredients
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 small finely chopped or grated apples (could probably do 1 large/medium)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
Grain-Free
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Is your dog grain-free? No worries- this pumpkin dog treat is just right
for you to try. This recipe by A Cozy Kitchen uses garbanzo flour
instead of wheat flour. Some dogs are allergic to grains and this is the best
way to know you are feeding a grain free treat that is healthy too!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups garbanzo flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut
butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
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Pet Food Recall: June 2014
Hill’s
Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 62 Bags of “Science Diet® Adult Small
& Toy Breed™” Dry Dog Food Because of Potential Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-445-5777
PRESS
RELEASE - June 2, 2014 - Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. of Topeka,
KS is voluntarily recalling 62 bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy
Breed™ dry dog food as they have the potential to be contaminated with
Salmonella. The suspect product, part of a single production run, was
distributed to 17 veterinary clinic and pet store customers in California,
Hawaii and Nevada between April 24 and May 13, 2014. Salmonella can affect
animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated
pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Pet food recall: July 2013
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Dogswell and
Catswell voluntary recall pet treats
PRESS RELEASE
Dogswell
and Catswell Voluntary Market Withdrawal
A Letter from Company Spokesperson, Brad Armistead
Dear Fellow Pet Parent:
At Dogswell, our number one priority is the safety of our products and
the health of our canine and feline customers. We strive to make and
sell only the highest quality treats and food with added vitamins that
provide great taste and functional benefits such as improved hip
health, skin and coat health, and other benefits.
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January's 'Treat of the Month' for the Mighty beast in your home
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My Mighty Lion cat treats are tasty for all felines but are especially great for cats with allergies or sensitive stomachs as they are grain free and gluten free. They use hormone free proteins and the treats are very soft and chewy.
They are also a perfect treat for cats on weight loss programs. My Mighty Lion cat treats are low calorie- only 1.2 calories per tasty treat! The cat variety comes in original (salmon/chicken,) chicken and tuna.
Waggers Pet Products also has a companion line for dogs aptly named My Mighty Wolf and offers similar grain and gluten free treats that come in pork, salmon and turkey flavours. I tried the turkey treats out with our family dog Oliver and he loves them.
Don't forget treats should only account for ten per cent of the pets diet at the most as they are not as balanced as the pet's food. Use treats as a training tool or as a reward for good behaviour.
Pick up these Mighty treats for your cat or dog today, they are a total thumbs up!
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March 2013 – According to a news bulletin just discovered by our staff and published by PetSmart on its website sometime earlier this month.
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