Your dog might have their favorite brand of store-bought treats, but what if we told you that there were some homemade, pet-friendly snacks that you could make at home? If your pup is already your shadow in the kitchen, get prepared for them to be glued to you while you’re cooking up these ingredients.
To guide you through this cooking process, we spoke to Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian and member of Fetch’s Veterinary Advisory Board. He’s sharing his favorite dog-friendly ingredients, food items that shouldn't be in their diet and the inspiration behind his dog-treat recipes.
Every dog’s diet is different and before getting started, it’s a good idea to talk to your dog’s veterinarian to ensure the treats are OK for your pet to consume. You’ll also want to avoid serving your pup entirely homemade food without strict guidance and supervision from their vet. Keep in mind, though, that treats shouldn't make up more than 10% of your dog's daily diet.
I think we all like to treat our pets. I enjoy trying new things in the kitchen and thought, “I can make a treat as good as those in the stores.”
Safety first. Experimenting in the kitchen is fun, but don’t use your dog as the proverbial “guinea pig” if you don’t feel confident that what you’re doing may harm them.
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You know exactly what’s going into them. You can make them as healthy and palatable as you’d like. And the “taste-testing” is the most fun part!
Including ingredients that are toxic or unhealthy and being aware of foodborne pathogens (aka bacteria like Salmonella). There are a number of toxic foods we should avoid. The internet is a great resource, but to name a few: macadamia nuts, onions, wild mushrooms, grapes or raisins and nutmeg.
A mix of bone broth, cricket flour, which is for protein, sweet potato and peanut butter.
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