Your questions about gourmet dog treats

admin answers:

of course! i dont know any website with that exact recipe,but here is some websites with tons of recipes to make for your pet:

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/moredogtreatrecipes.htm

http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Recipes.htm

http://www.dragonbear.com/rec-food.html

i hope these websites help you.

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Good Luck! I would suggest that you make some creative labels with your own special Name for them along with a picture of some happy dogs & cats and put them on some very small zip-closable baggies. This will make an inexpensive test for you. Take them to the all the pet stores and dog groomers and so on. Ask them to hand them out. Also leave a small Opinion & Comment Card at each location. When you come back in a week, these Cards will give you some feedback and you will start to get a good idea of the level of reception that the Treats are receiving. Additionally, you could personally hand them out at weekend Fairs and Farmers Markets. Sounds like you will do well.

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These Liver Treats are amazing. Watch out when you make them as your dog may suddenly learn how to counter-surf!

1lb liver pureed
1 egg
small can pumpkin if desired
as much garlic as you like
2 cups flour (can use wheat or I have used 1/2 oatmeal 1/2 flour)
teaspoon baking soda and flour because I don’t know which makes it rise. If you want them flat than don’t add.

Mix all ingredients together. The batter should be thick like brownie. (Falls off a spoon, but slowly.) Place in greased pan and cook 350 for 30 minutes. If you make mini muffins cook for only 20 minutes and if you make a cake check to make sure it is cooked in center. Large muffins seem to be good at 30 minutes.

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Things You’ll Need:
Food processor
Cookie cutters
Rolling pin
Step1Find a recipe for gourmet dog treats. Search for treats that have fresh ingredients that appeal to your dog. There are many sites online that are dedicated to homemade dog treats. You can also go to your public library and check out books of treat recipes.
Step2Gather the ingredients and supplies needed for the dog treats. After looking at your recipe, you may find that you have everything you need already.
Step3Prepare an area in your kitchen for making the dog treats. Most recipes call for you to roll out the dough and cut it with a cookie cutter. Make sure to leave yourself enough counter space.
Step4Mix ingredients according to recipe directions and bake. Check the recipe carefully for baking temperatures and times.
Step5Store dog treats in a plastic re-sealable container or tin. You could even place the treats in cellophane bags tied with ribbon for a unique gift.

Tips & Warnings
Give your treats a more gourmet touch by drizzling them with melted carob.

Using mint or parsley in a dog treat recipe can help eliminate bad dog breath.

If your dog has special dietary needs, check with your vet before giving any dog treats to your dog.

Some foods are harmful and potentially lethal to a dog. Do not make or give treats to your dogs that have unsafe ingredients.

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FDA Regulation of Pet Food
There is no requirement that pet food products have pre-market approval by the FDA. However, FDA ensures that the ingredients used in pet food are safe and have an appropriate function in the pet food. Many ingredients such as meat, poultry and grains are considered safe and do not require pre-market approval. Other substances such as sources of minerals, vitamins or other nutrients, flavorings and preservatives, or processing aids may be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for their intended use (See Title 21 CFR 582 and 584) or must have approval as food additives (See 21 CFR 570, 571 and 573). Colorings must have approvals for that use as specified in 21 CFR Part 70 and be listed in Parts 73, 74, or 81). For more information about pet foods and marketing a pet food, see FDA’s Regulation of Pet Food and Information on Marketing A Pet Food Product.

Pet food labeling is regulated at two levels. The current FDA regulations require proper identification of the product, net quantity statement, name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor, and a proper listing of all the ingredients in the product in order from most to least, based on weight. Recent legislation in the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 requires FDA to establish by regulation – (1) ingredient standards and definitions with respect to pet food; (2) processing standards for pet food; and, (3) updated standards for the labeling of pet food that include nutritional and ingredient information. FDA is working on this legislative mandate. Comments concerning this initiative can be made at http://www.regulations.gov to Docket No. FDA-2007-N-0442. Some states also enforce their own labeling regulations. Many of these regulations are based on a model provided by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). For more information about AAFCO, please visit its website. For more information about labeling requirements, see Interpreting Pet Food Labels.
FDA also reviews specific claims on pet food, such as “maintains health of urinary tract,” “low magnesium,” “reduces plaque and tartar,” “reduces hairballs in cats,” and “improved digestibility.” Guidance for collecting data to make a urinary tract health claim is available in Guideline 55 on the CVM portion of the FDA internet site.
CVM DOES NOT recommend one product over another or offer guidance on individual pet health issues that are normally provided by the pet’s veterinarian. Questions regarding your pets’ health and/or the specific use of any veterinary drug, pet food, or other product should always be referred to your veterinarian.