As you may know from my other recipes, I love taking “guilty pleasure” foods and re-working them so that they are actually healthy! I’ve done that a couple of times with one of the guiltiest pleasure foods of all – donuts – and in this recipe I do it again with my Carrot Cake Donuts for Dogs. And, with summer in full swing, I decided to “kick it up a notch” by adding a banana “nice cream” frosting to the recipe! My Carrot Cake Donuts for Dogs with Banana “Nice Cream” Frosting are super easy to make and use coconut flour instead of wheat-based flour, making them an excellent hypoallergenic opti ..read more

I work with many clients who, when they come to me, are feeding their dogs a litany of exotic proteins, many of which are not part of the natural canine diet. They do this, they say, because their dog is “intolerant to everything.” This scenario got me thinking. How did we, as a global community of canine caretakers, create a scenario whereby modern dogs have become intolerant to so many protein sources? And, what can we do about decreasing and preventing food sensitivities in dogs? For answers, I turned to Dr. Jean Dodds. Many of you know Dr. Dodds as founder of Garden Grove, California-base ..read more

Feeding a variety of anti-inflammatory foods to your dog is an excellent way to support his or her overall health, and making your dog’s treats at home is an easy way to incorporate superfoods into their diet. With that in mind, I want to share my anti-inflammatory Blueberry Hemp Dog Treats with you, which contain a handful of superfoods. These treats are… Gluten-free Grain-free Dairy-free Filled with superfoods Free of artificial ingredients Hypo-allergenic Tasty and delicious These Blueberry Hemp Dog Treats contain blueberries, coconut flour and hempseeds, making them a superfood cookie ..read more

Valentine’s Day is here and our furry companions deserve special V-Day goodies today, too! So what better time than now to make a batch of these Pet-Friendly Raspberry Hearts Valentine’s Treats? These treats are grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an excellent hypoallergenic treat for your dog or cat. The berries make these cookies extra festive for Valentine’s Day – and extra healthy! Show your dog or cat how much you love them with these healthy and flavorful Pet-Friendly Raspberry Hearts Valentine’s Treats! Recipe: Pet-Friendly Raspberry Hearts Valentine’s Treats Makes: 50 ..read more

Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamins used for its antioxidant abilities and immune support in humans. Since humans cannot produce vitamin C, we must get it from the diet. Deficiencies in humans can lead to serious and even fatal diseases, such as scurvy. Unlike humans, dogs’ bodies can produce vitamin C, but in spite of this, my experience has taught me that there are many reasons to supplement a dog’s diet with additional vitamin C. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons vitamin C supplementation is an important part of your dog’s health as well as how you can find the right supple ..read more

The holiday season is in full swing, which has inspired me to share a pet-friendly Christmas cookie recipe. After all, the holidays are a time to come together with friends and family and enjoy home-cooked meals and goodies, and our furry companions deserve to partake in the holiday cheer as well. Plus, it’s fun to whip up a batch of pet-friendly Christmas cookies, and my Pet-Friendly Cranberry Mint Christmas Cookies recipe are quick, easy and delicious (you might even find yourself nibbling on them – if your pet will share!). These Pet-Friendly Cranberry Mint Christmas Cookies have a holiday ..read more

In the cooler months, dry skin can become a problem for some dogs, so I decided to create a healthy and delicious treat to help nourish delicate winter skin with my Healthy Skin and Coat Treats for Dogs. These treats contain coconut oil, a healthy fat that is known to help nourish the skin. They also contain super-healthy buckwheat, are dairy-free and of course don’t contain any artificial ingredients. Here are some of the superfood ingredients in these healthy skin and coat treats: Buckwheat Flour: Despite its name, buckwheat flour is actually wheat-free. Buckwheat is a seed and is a rich s ..read more

With apple season upon us, I thought what better way to welcome the Fall season than with an apple and pumpkin pie recipe? So, I decided on some Apple and Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes for Dogs! These cupcakes are the perfect way to get some in-season apples into your dog’s diet, along with another holiday staple – pumpkin – and other delicious ingredients to support your canine companion’s health. Making your dog’s treats at home means you get to control the ingredients, while also making your dog feel like royalty! In these Apple and Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes for Dogs you will find the following nutritio ..read more

Donuts for dogs? You bet! Your dog is in for a real treat because I have developed a special donut recipe that will not only have your canine companion licking his (or her!) chops, but will help to fight inflammation at the same time. These are obviously not your “run of the mill” donuts. These are donuts with health benefits! My Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Donuts for Dogs contain the superfoods turmeric and coconut oil and are free from any gluten, refined sugar and cow’s milk dairy. Let’s just call them a “doggy donut delight”! Here are some of the benefits of these Anti-Inflammatory Turmeri ..read more

Hemp is considered a superfood, meaning that is packed full of awesome nutrition that benefits not only humans, but our canine companions as well. In this post, I want to dive into the benefits of hemp seeds and hemp oil for dogs and how to boost the nutritional content of your dog’s food by adding hemp. What is Hemp? Hemp is one of the oldest domesticated crops known to man, with evidence showing that it has been used for thousands of years in the textile industry, including to make paper, rope, canvas and clothing. According to the Columbia History of the World, a piece of hemp fabric serve ..read more