Mark Haakonsen

Your pet dog is now considered a part of the family more than
ever before, they are no longer just the outdoor pet they were
20 years ago. Dogs are participating in more family events, new
dog products are hitting the market each day and in general dog
owners are pampering their pets more than ever. So when your dog
has a birthday, why not treat them and create a doggy birthday
cake, it's a great way of showing affection for your pooch. Do
take care though, because dogs have special diets, tastes and
needs which differ to humans so you will have to take this into
consideration when buying or making your dog's birthday cake.



Many towns today have specialized pet bakeries, these are great
as they mostly use natural and healthy ingredients in their
products that will be good for your dog. But as always check
with the store on ingredients and fat content, as your dog may
love the sweets but they can gain weight very quickly. You can
take your dog into most of these bakeries and they can help you
select from a wide range of products such as cakes, brownies,
donuts and cookies.



When making your own doggie cake remember that dogs do have
different tastes to humans, so sometimes adding things such as
small bits of cooked bacon and chicken pieces can add flavors
that dogs will love. You can layer a dog cake with a healthy
alternative to icing (do not use icing), such as cottage cheese
or yogurt. This will entice your dog to start eating their
treat, and they will enjoy it. Check around, there are plenty of
healthy pet recipes all over the web (you can find some at
pethandbook.com), and from your local vet or pet store.



There are a few things you must take into consideration whenever
you give your dog any treats. Firstly you have to think about
their health and weight, if your dog is overweight you must
realize that these treats can be high in calories and fat, which
is not healthy. These treats are great occasionally, but do not
feed them like this everyday. Finally there are a few products
you should NEVER feed your dog, these are macadamia nuts (and
some others), onions, chocolate, raisins and grapes. If your dog
consumes any of these products take them to a vet immediately,
there are substitutes to these products, one example is carob.



From all of us here at PetHandbook.com, we wish your pooch a
happy and safe birthday..



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