Monday, November 11, 2013

Happy Birthday!

7 Homemade Dog Food Recipes

We all love our furry friends, but they can really be expensive! If you're looking to save some money on dog food and treats, or just want to take comfort in knowing what is in their dish, try making your own with these seven recipes.
From: Homemade
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Doggie Birthday Cake

Here's an extra special cake that you can feel good about offering your dog.

Ingredients:
⅓ cup (50 g) flour
⅓ cup (50 g) polenta (cornmeal), bran or rolled oats1½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon garlic powder500 g minced chicken30 ml honey1 large egg¼ cup (60 g) live-culture plain yogurt4 teaspoons vegetable oil1 container (125 g) spreadable cream cheeseDelectable Dog Biscuits, as needed to decorate cake 

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. Make a well in the centre and add the chicken, honey, egg, yogurt and oil. Stir just until mixed.
2. Pour into a greased cake tin and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is done and a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
3. Turn out onto a cake rack to cool.
4. Ice the cake with cream cheese (thin cheese, if needed, with a little milk) and decorate with the dog biscuits. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 week.

Makes 1 cake with 4 to 6 servings

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