Variety

I have to say that the more variety I give my dogs the easier and easier it gets to feed them. This whole "dogs should only eat dog food" thing is for the birds. I actually think birds eat a wide variety of food as well. But speaking about dogs; my guys eat raw, cooked and dog food on occasion when I simply am short on time. Like I was lastnight, I got in late 9:30 and the dogs needed to eat. I had chicken in the fridge but I would have had to cut up veggies so I turned to their dog food.

I don't feed dog food often but because I do every once in a while it is something I can fall back on when I need to without anyone getting an upset stomach. I only feed Orijen and it has just been rated the top dog food manufacturer in Canada.

The dogs ate; I was tired and so were they. We watched a bit of television and it was up to bed with full stomachs. And in fact they are still in bed this morning at 8:30 and not a creature is stirring.

Mmmmm bonemeal muffins

I got it; it was not easy but I found edible bonemeal. So.......that means I'm going to whip up a batch of bonemeal muffins, yummy. As you know I am trying to create a muffin that is a great snack for the dogs and one that perhaps Luke might eat. So far he has not even given one muffin a chance so maybe bone will make it more enticing. I got this bonemeal at Whole foods in Irvine.

There will be all organic ingredients in the muffins, lots of protein, fruit and veggies. I make the muffins in the tiny muffin papers so they make a three bite size muffin for small dogs, two bites for the poodles and one small bite for the giant breeds. I love having a batch in the fridge knowing that the dogs are getting such great food as a snack throughout the day.

I did find this online and may purchase it next time. The product I got is for human consumption although the girls face who helped me said that most people would not eat it.

http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showproduct.php?id=26&code=514

I'll let you know how the bonemeal turns out.

2nd batch

I have made a second batch of muffins and they were a hit at our poodle walk yesterday. I am trying to make several different types of really healthy muffins for canines. I like to be able to pop a tiny treat to my dogs if I think they are hungry (jessie is always hungry) and not feel bad about it. Yesterdays were filled with healthy organic, human grade ingredients. Pinto beans, applesauce, oatmeal, whole wheat flour, eggs etc.

So far the only dog who will not eat them is Luke; not surprisingly. Even with the cream cheese on top he was not a fan. He did give the cream cheese the smallest of licks but that was it.

Onto the drawing board again.

mmmmmm

Well, I've just finished my first batch of k9 cupcakes and the girls think they are delightful; Luke not so much. I already reserved the whole idea of Luke being a taste tester; he doesn't taste anything. Meat yes but I'm not wanting to put meat in these things so if Luke eats one it will be a miracle. Perhaps once I put the frosting of cream cheese ontop he will.

The only thing I forgot to put into these is some fat; I meant to grab the olive oil but forgot, I'm making dinner at the sametime so oh well. These I guess are the non fat version. Only problem with them is that they tend to stick to the little papers then but they are really tastey.

This batch has sweet potato, garbanzo beans, flax seed, apple sauce and other yummy ingredients and even though they just have 1/4 cup of molasses in them, they taste great. I think I'm onto something.