| Over the past few years pet food recalls have sent | | | | of. |
| shock waves through the pet food industry. Many | | | | A few ingredients that you should never give your |
| concerned pet owners have gone back to basics and | | | | dog are chocolate, onions, and grapes. Do not use |
| now interested in learning as much about homemade | | | | any of these ingredients while cooking for your dog. |
| dog treats and homemade dog food as possible. | | | | You'll get an idea of some of the great recipes and |
| It's unfortunate but a lot of the commercially | | | | stories of the dogs that are featured in our |
| produced pet products contain by-products and | | | | cookbooks. just by previewing the recipe below. |
| preservatives that can be harmful to your pet. If you | | | | Ingredients: |
| are like so many of the concerned pet owners out | | | | 2 3/4 cups oat flour |
| there and you are interested in making homemade | | | | 1/4 cup fresh parsley |
| dog food but you are not sure where to begin, don't | | | | 1/4 cup fresh mint |
| fret, there are tons of online resources that will be | | | | 1/4 cup rosemary |
| very helpful. | | | | 1/4 cup carrots |
| You can find just about anything using the internet | | | | 1/2 cup water |
| these days. If you are interested in some homemade | | | | 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese |
| dog food recipes you will be able to find a variety of | | | | 1 tbsp. olive oil |
| free recipes online. Try searching for pet recipes and | | | | 1 tbsp. baking powder |
| see what you come up with. If you search for free | | | | 1 egg |
| homemade dog treat recipes you will be amazed at | | | | Directions: |
| how many sites actually come up. Most of these | | | | Preheat oven to 350F. In a food processor, chop all |
| sites are operated by pet owners. If you have any | | | | of the vegetables and herbs. Add oil, egg, parmesan |
| questions or concerns about a dog treat recipe that | | | | cheese and water. Blend well. Add this mixture to the |
| you find online, it would be wise to try and contact | | | | dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. On a well |
| the sites admin to clear up any issues that you may | | | | floured surface, roll dough into 1/4 inch thickness. Use |
| have. Not being able to get in touch with someone is | | | | a paw shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough. Place |
| probably not a good sign and I would be careful | | | | on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. Let |
| about giving your pet anything that you are unsure | | | | cool and serve. |