Dog Treats

In a tough economy, more and more people are choosing to maximize their pet care while minimizing costs. One way you can save on expensive treats and still be able to give your dog a little something extra is to make your own dog treats. A little while back, we posted a great recipe for Gourmet Dog Cookies that most dogs will love, however, if you’re looking for something a with a bit more flavor and beefy taste, why not try out our recipe for Savory Beef Biscuits? Trust us- they’re two paws up!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry milk
1 egg
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup rye flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup cracked wheat
1 small jar beef baby food (no onion!)

For the Glaze - 1 egg, 2 tablespoons beef broth

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 ° F.

In a large bowl, combine the dry milk, egg, oil, honey, baby food, and broth. Gradually blend in the flours and cracked wheat. Add enough wheat flour to form a stiff dough.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about 3-5 minutes). Shape the dough into a ball, and roll to 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick. Using bone-shaped cookie cutters, make biscuits!

Transfer to ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4 inch (6 mm) apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.

Bake for 30 minutes. Whisk together the egg and broth for the glaze. Brush biscuits with the glaze on both sides.

Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight then it’s time to treat!

Valentines Day is just around the corner – are you prepared? While most people tend to celebrate this fun and festive holiday with people they love, it’s often better to show everyone you care about how much they mean to you. This year, don’t let your furry best friend get lost in the shuffle. Be sure to treat to your dog for Valentines Day with some of these fantastic doggie gifts. Order from K9HealthSolutions.com today and you can be sure that your pup will have a Valentines celebration that’s something to bark about!

Dog Treats
Yum! There’s nothing better than some delicious dog treats on Valentines Day. K9HealthSolutions.com has a great selection of natural treats that are simply the best. Choose from favorites like Zukes Z Filets, Greenies Dental Chews, or Beefeater’s Jerky Strips.

Dog Toys
Dogs just wanna have fun! To indulge their playful natures this February, be sure to gift them with one of the great Dog Toys from K9HealthSolutions.com. From Kongs to tugs, we’ve got you covered!

Dog Chews
Dogs everywhere give our Dog Chews two paws up – especially when they get them on Valentines Day as a special treat. Pick a rawhide, bone, or chew that’s perfect for your dog.

Every good dog deserves a treat! Here’s a great recipe for gourmet dog treats that your pooch is sure to love. Don’t have time to bake? You can always stop by K9HealthSolutions.com and pick up a few yummy Dog Treats for your pet to enjoy!

Gourmet Dog Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups cracked wheat

1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon brewers’ yeast
1/2 cup dry milk powder
3 cups beef broth
1/8 cup milk

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.

2.In a large mixing bowl combine white flour, whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, garlic powder, brewer’s yeast and
instant milk. Stir in 2 cups broth. Mix the ingredients well using either your hands or an heavy duty electric mixer. The dough should be very stiff. Gradually mix in the remaining 1 cup broth to make a bread-dough consistency.

3.Roll the dough out to a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thickness on a floured board. Cut out biscuits into any shape you please. Place the biscuits on the prepared cookie sheet. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with milk.

4.Bake the cookies 45 minutes; turn oven off completely but do not remove the biscuits. Let the biscuits sit in the oven overnight (for 10 hours). Store biscuits in an air-tight container.

Q: Dear Rakker, my name is Mimsy and my family goes trick-or-treating every Halloween, and leaves me at home. They dress the kids up in cute costumes, and I just have to sit on the sidelines and watch. It’s not fair, especially when I see some of my dog friends dressed up. All I want is to be a crocodile or a cute penguin!

A: Hi Mimsy! Aww, don’t be down – many families feel their pooch won’t like wearing a Halloween costume, so let me educate all those parents out there. Dressing your dog up in an ill-fitting costume for a whole day or more is definitely not recommended. However, dog Halloween costumes are meant for dogs! If you’re dressing your dog up just for a few hours, feel free to go all out with his or her Halloween costume! There’s tons of cute dog costumes out there! And remember to take Dog Treats with you when you take your dog trick-or-treating!

Mimsy, give your family some extra help, and the next time the computer’s on, put your paw on top of that computer mouse and navigate to photos of dogs in Halloween costumes!

Celebrate your cat or dog’s birthday by throwing them a party! Sure, there won’t be pin the tail on the donkey or musical chairs, but there are plenty of great ways for both pet and pet owners to have fun.

For example, you can look online for a variety of dog treat and doggie cake recipes. Most of these dishes use wheat flour, peanut butter, or bacon, so make sure that all of the ingredients are safe for your doggie and his or her guests. (Oh, and be sure to pick up a people cake too!) Don’t forget to stock up on party snacks and fare for your human guests as well.

Invite over neighborhood pets or family pets that your dog or cat is familiar with. Allow for playtime for them while the people can socialize and enjoy the party too!

Decorate your home or backyard with animal-themed décor from your local party supply store. Choose something fun and festive!
Also, send out a gift list to guests asking for pet food, toys, blankets, flea and tick repellents, collars, leashes, or clothing. Find great Dog Gifts for your pooch at K9HealthSolutions.com.