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With so many dog cake recipes out there, how are owners supposed to know which ones to use and which ones not to use? Although the ingredients can give them a good idea as to which dog cake recipes will be successful, there is no way to ensure a good outcome. Below you can find some guidelines to give owners an idea of what to look for in a good recipe.
What to Look For in Dog Cake Recipes
Dog cake recipes come in the thousands on the Internet. Many owners are daunted by trying to find recipes that are not only delicious, but are also safe for their prized pooches to scarf down. There are some general guidelines as to what to look for in dog cake recipes to ensure the safety of the ingredients.
It is always good to do your research and slowly but surely test out your animal's reaction to certain ingredients. All dog cake recipes use flour and owners can obviously choose from different kinds to use. However, some dogs may have wheat allergies. Often time, it is difficult to find out what your dog is allergic to without testing the waters first. As a good rule of thumb, the amount of carbohydrates in any dog cake recipes or homemade dog food recipes should be limited because dogs lack the enzymes to digest them. Good dog cake recipes should involve meat, dairy and vegetables to be successful. Baking treats for longer and at cooler temperatures is also good to lengthen the amount of time that any baked dog goods will last. There are no right or wrong recipes, but there are elements that you should look for in quality dog cake recipes.
What to Look For in Frosting Recipes
The same rules that go for dog cake recipes also apply to the frostings that you decide to put on top. Recommended ingredients for frostings include carob, whipped cream cheese, bananas, yogurt, honey and peanut butter. Most recipes typically incorporate basic ingredients such as flour, vanilla, butter and canola oil as well. Just like in dog cake recipes, frostings for dog cakes should avoid any ingredients toxic to your pets, even if they are used sparingly. This means avoiding things like salt, sugar and sweeteners. Because frostings are not coated on a cake, more decadent ingredients can be used if you want. The best guideline when considering a serving size for frosting is that it should be a small portion of the overall treat itself. This gives owners even more of a reason to ensure that they choose dog cake recipes that are extra tasty to make sure that their pet does more than just lick the frosting off of the top of your creation.
There are definitely guidelines to consider when putting together dog cake recipes and frostings for your pets. Frosting should be used sparingly to avoid giving your dog an upset stomach or complicating their overall health. The best thing to keep in mind when baking for your pet is to use ingredients that you have researched rather well. By doing so, you can be sure that your pet is enjoying a treat that is actually good for their health.
