If you're hunting for a dog treat recipe, you want to keep some things in mind. While making your own dog treats is a wonderful idea, both in terms of saving money and avoiding any artificial additives in store bought varieties, you need to make sure that you aren't including anything that could be harmful to your dog. There are some foods that are known to be poisonous to dogs and others that aren't necessarily as obvious but should still be avoided. Here are a few:
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Make sure any recipe you use has healthy, safe ingredients.
Along with these specific ingredients, you may also want to limit the amount of salt and sugar you use in your recipes. We generally add salt and sugar to our foods to enhance flavor but since dogs "taste" with their noses rather than their mouths, it is not necessary to add to the flavor for them. Excess salt can actually cause kidney issues and, as in humans, an abundance of sugar can lead to tooth decay and obesity, so it is best to limit their use as much as possible.
You can also find high quality treats from places like Sojos and Only Natural Pet that are made specifically for dogs. It's not always possible to find the time to bake dog treats from scratch and these alternatives allow you to always have healthy dog treats on hand.
By all means, indulge your furry friend with a healthy homemade dog treat recipe or two, but remember to use caution when including these ingredients to avoid any potential problems.
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