When you feed your pet too much second-hand, poor quality protein such as cheap hamburgers, hot dogs, cold cuts, semi moist sugar-preserved dog foods – or any meats full of DES, nitrates, nitrites, aldehydes, and other assorted harmful additives – the particular pancreatic enzymes that are needed to digest the proteins in your dog’s system become depleted sooner than necessary.
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It has been brought to my attention that there are differing opinions in regards to whether avocados are safe for dogs. See this extract from Wikipedia:

Toxicity to animals

There is documented evidence that animals such as cats, dogs, cattle, goats, rabbits, rats, birds, fish, and horses[15][25] can be severely harmed or even killed when they consume the avocado leaves, bark, skin, or pit. The avocado fruit is poisonous to some birds, and the ASPCA and many other sites list it as toxic to many animals including cats, dogs, and horses[26]. Avocado is an ingredient in AvoDerm dog food[27] and cat food.[28] However, the ASPCA has declined to say whether this food is safe or not without knowing the details of how the avocado is processed.[29]

Avocado leaves contain a toxic fatty acid derivative known as persin, which in sufficient quantity can cause equine colic and, without veterinary treatment, death.[30] The symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation around the tissues of the heart, and even death. Birds also seem to be particularly sensitive to this toxic compound. Negative effects in humans seem to be primarily in allergic individuals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado

Please use avocado’s with care. I have never experienced any bad reactions to them with dogs, however you must take responsibility for your own choices.

If you have had any experiences, good or bad, please share them with us.

If you feed your pet dog a diet consisting of only cuts of lean meat, chances are he would have severe nutritional problems.
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Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in American dogs today. It is the result of simply eating more calories than are burned. Dogs have a built-in protection against this disease, a control mechanism in their brains that satisfies their hunger after they have eaten enough calories to meet their daily energy needs. However, it is possible to upset this control mechanism.
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Sorry it has been a while since my last post. Thing have been busy here as we have been doing IVF for about 18 months now. But recently I managed to get in the kitchen and make some ‘Peanut Butter Crunchies’. They are a delicious Dog Treat and you will enjoy making them.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter
• Чанти1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 cup Carob Chips
• 1 cup water
• 1/3rd cup Dry Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 60 ml Honey

Preparation & Cooking

• To start with turn on the oven to 190 degrees celcius (375 degrees Farenheit).
• Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter, milk, egs, honey and water.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
• Stir in the carob chips.
• Drop spoonfuls of the dough on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 190 degrees celcius (375 degrees Farenheit).
• Remember to cool before serving or storing.

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