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Sweet Potato Dog Treats

These days dog owners want delicious and nutritious treats for their dogs that go above and beyond the plain dog biscuit. One of the most yummy and healthy things you can feed your dog are sweet potato dog treats. Vegetables contain antioxidants and nutrients that are good for dogs in many of the same ways they are good for humans. While sweet potato isn't a popular flavor for dog treats at the supermarket you can find this flavor offered at gourmet dog treat bakeries, order online or even make your own.

Gourmet dog treat bakeries provide high quality chews, bones, biscuits and other treats for dogs. For example, Canine Confections in San Francisco makes organic sweet potato bar treats for dogs. Another bakery offering treats made from sweet potatoes is BigWag, who sells three different varieties of chews. With a little surfing you can find all kinds of small bakeries that sell natural homemade dog treats. They will bake your treats fresh and ship them to you immediately. These small bakeries usually accept credit cards and sometimes even other payment options like PayPal, check or money order.

If you love to bake you can of course make your own. Some dog owners really enjoy making their own dog treats. Homemade treats are the ultimate indulgence for your dog and a great way to show them you love them. By making your own treats you can control exactly what goes in them. Also by making your own dog treats you know they are as fresh as they can possibly be. The average homemade dog treat will last in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to two weeks. It all depends on the particular recipe you use.

There are many different recipes for treats, chews, biscuits, bones, cookies and more goodies for dogs. One simple sweet potato dog treats recipe you can start off with is as follows. Peel and slice a large sweet potato into thin strips. Place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 250 degrees and bake treats for 3 hours. It is that simple! For more great dog treat recipes containing natural ingredients check out a recipe book like the Three Dog Bakery Cookbook by Dan Dye. This book is packed full of all natural treat recipes that dogs love.