Dogs are no longer known as only pets.They are considered part of the family in many homes today.They are affectionately known as our fur babies,or grand dogs to name a few.Dogs go many places with their owners. They go on vacations with us and they sleep in our beds.Like human kids, some dress for Halloween and find Christmas presents from Santa under the tree. Some owners even buy or bake their own gourmet dog treats.



All natural and gourmet treats are increasing in popularity. Most find that dog treats made with ingredients that are similar to those we find in our own food a satisfying change from what is found in commercial brand dog treats that we buy from the stores. Many alternative natural pet diet advocates are extremely pleased with gourmet dog treats, as are pet owners who want nothing more than to give their pet a variety of delicious, nutritious snacks that look better, no matter what they feed their dogs on a daily basis.

Do you have a bakery that caters to pets in your town? These pet food bake shops are places that dogs and owners can go for fresh baked doggy cakes, brownies, and donuts in a variety of shapes, tastes, and sizes.

Pet stores, gift shops, supermarkets and department stores are the main places that sell preservative free and gourmet pet goodies. They can also be bought online using internet. These are normally packed either in small plastic bags or window boxes. There are specialist merchants who supply only vegetarian dog treats, in low-fat treats, or in treats for pets with food allergies.

There is something to be concerned about if your dog is overweight. The calorie and fat content in gourmet dog treats can be extremely high, even though they are made out of human grade, healthy ingredients. Check the ingredients, if your dog is overweight, and try to stick to the ones that are lower in fat. Also, keep in mind that dog treats shouldn't be any more than ten percent of your dog's diet.

If you are a baker by avocation, you can make wonderful doggie treats in your kitchen at home for much less than what you would pay in the store. There are almost certainly a lot of the ingredients for these dog food recipes on the shelves of your pantry right now, particularly if you bake breads regularly.

It usually takes more time to bake dog biscuits than it does to bake most of our cookie recipes. That is because, even though you mix and bake it the same way as other cookies, the dough is thicker than other cookie dough. Your dog may also like Flint River Ranch dog food.