The Dog Blog
With autumn, comes gorgeous autumnal colours, perfect dog walking weather and seasonal fruit and vegetables that are great for our dogs’ health. It is also the time of year when we spend money on Halloween costumes for our dogs, only for them to be worn for a maximum of 2.5 minutes – if we’re lucky! […]
Making treats for your dog can be extremely satisfying. You can choose recipes containing particular ingredients to suit your dog’s needs – many ingredients used in my recipes have health benefits – and you can pick ingredients that your dog likes the taste of. When giving your dog homemade treats, you know exactly what you […]
There are lots of ‘fresh breath’ canine products on the market these days – some of which are not very effective. Here is a recipe for a sweet tasting biscuit that will leave your dog’s breath smelling minty fresh! Not only that, your dog will love the taste of these bitesize fresh breath biscuits. They […]
Both bananas and raspberries have numerous health benefits for our dogs so these banana and raspberry dog biscuits provide a tasty, yet nutritious treat for your furry friend. Bananas are rich in fibre (which aids digestion), magnesium (which supports bone growth and helps the body with the absorption of essential vitamins, and potassium (which keeps […]
These cooling ice treats are the ideal snack for your dog on warm days. There are many ingredients that you could use, so get experimenting with your dog’s favourite foods. Check out my optional extras for added health benefits. Banana, Raspberry and Yoghurt – Cooling Ice Treats Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 8 raspberries 1 tbsp […]
As well as being super tasty, these treats have a range of health benefits – the main benefit being their anti-inflammatory properties. ‘Inflammation is the most common source of aches and pains for all dog breeds at all ages.’ canna-pet.com (2015). If you would like to find out why and how inflammation occurs, read this […]
A quick and easy recipe with lots of health benefits for your pooch
It’s been a weird few weeks for everyone in lockdown, with many challenges to face and new routines to work around. Your dog, however, is most likely living the dream at the moment: going on longer walks, having company all day and being the centre of attention – even more than usual! With lockdown set […]
These treats are very simple to make, last forever and are loved by all dogs. They are bitesize so can be used for training and games with your dog. Ingredients: 500g diced beef Method: Dice the beef into 1cm cubes and place on a tray lined with greaseproof paper. Cook at 150˚C for 1 hour. […]
Of all the treats I make for my dogs, these are by far their favourite and they are super easy to make. They are bitesize, which makes them perfect for training exercises or to use as a reward for good behaviour whilst out walking – they are even small enough to use in most puzzle […]