Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Finished Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Sweet potatoes sliced and either dehydrated in a dehydrator or in the oven can be a good chew treat for your dog.  These dog treats are easy to make, inexpensive and a healthy alternative to rawhide or dried pig parts. Sweet potatoes are actually not a potato but they are roots or tubers.  In their… more »

Artemis Dog Food

Formed in 1998 in North Hollywood, California, Artemis Pet Food Co., Inc. is a company dedicated to “holistic” pet foods. A look at the ingredients list has good products and in acceptable proportions. They offer several lines of dog foods all being tagged as holistic. The company is still a standalone company and is not… more »

History of Dog Biscuits

gourmet dog biscuit award

Dog biscuits are defined as a hard supplement for dogs that is made in a similar fashion and ingredients as biscuits for humans. Usually dried longer to a harder texture which is supposed to be good for dog’s teeth. They were made in the shape of a bone by use of a shaped biscuit or… more »

How to Read a Pet Food Label

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Dog food labels are somewhat standardized by two organizations the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) and the AAFCO(Association of Feed Control Officials). Most States adapt the AAFCO standards in their level of regulation. The AAFCO has both government officials and representatives of the pet food industry on their decision making board. Even though regulated by rules… more »