Summary

Lots of people enjoy making or buying treats for their pets, but wouldn't it be wonderful to cook a real meal for the four-legged member of the household? Quirky yet practical, these cookbooks provide recipes that are nutritionally balanced and veterinarian-approved. They even include sections on "tandem" recipes - recipes for humans that, with slight modifications, can also be served to pets. REAL FOOD FOR DOGS is written by Arden Moore, the first non-veterinarian to write the pet column for Prevention magazine.

Author Biography

Arden Moore is the author of more than two dozen books on cats and dogs, including A Kid’s Guide to Cats, A Kid’s Guide to Dogs, The Cat Behavior Answer Book, The Dog Behavior Answer Book, and Real Food for Dogs. She hosts the award-winning Oh! Behave Show on Pet Life Radio and travels North America teaching veterinarian-approved pet first aid and pet behavior classes with her dog, Kona, and cat, Casey. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows and is an in-demand speaker at pet conferences. Learn more by visiting her at www.ardenmoore.com.

Anne Davis is an award-winning artist whose illustrations adorn the greeting cards produced by her company, Anne Made Cards. Davis's special relationship with animals inspires her art, and her commissioned animal portraits appear in many private collections.

Introduction

Treats

(24)

Parmesan Pleaser

Leap for Liver

Bow-Wow Brownies Dog Biscuits Baked with Love

Great Gravy Cookies Say Cheese, Please

Chicken Dipped Treats

Canine Cookies Doggie Delights

Must-Have Muffins

Fruity Pup-sicles

Meaty Meals

(22)

Canine Casserole

Big Dog Delight

Baby, Oh Baby Marvelous Mutt Meatballs

Gobble Down Goulash

Howling Good Strew

TLC Lefovers

Bacon-Begging Meal

Mmmmm Meat Loaf

Gotta Have Heart

Leftover Heaven

Pork and Rice Stir-Fry

Fish and Fowl

(14)

Fido's Fish Dish

Gotta Have Sole

Bark-va-lous Dish

Pawsitively Pleasing Pasta

Sit, Stay for Turkey

Tail-Wagging Turkey Pizza

Chowhound Chicken Soup

Vegetarian Meals

(20)

Mollie's Marvelous Veggie Casserole

Doggy Vittles

No-Meat Stew

Paws-Up Potato Casserole

Lip-Smacking Green Beans

Tempting Tofu

Mac Attack

Si, Si Tortillas

Pooch Pancakes

Spinach Surprise

Special Occasion Meals

(16)

Munchy Pup-cakes

Fido Thanksgiving Feast

Beans and Bacon Stir-Fry

``Go Fetch'' Stew

Birthday Breakfast Bonanza

Special Diets

(13)

Puppy Growth Diet

Meal for Active Dogs

Meal for Senior Dogs

Doggie Diet for Inactive Canines

Hypoallergenic Diet

Glossary

110

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References

113

(1)

Index

114

(3)

Metric Conversion Chart

117

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Excerpts

Munchy Pup-cakes Coco, a black Poodle, looks forward to her birthday each year. That's because her owner, Susan Baker of Atlantis, Florida, loves to usher in the special day with this cupcake recipe. "Coco is very good about eating her commercial dog food, but her whole body tarts wiggling with delight when I pull these cupcakes out of the oven," says Baker. You, too, can celebrate your dog's big day. Invite a few of his four-legged friends over to help him gulp down these goodies.3 cups water 2 carrots, shredded 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons honey 2 ripe bananas, mashed 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven to 350??F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the water, carrots, egg, vanilla, and honey. Add the mashed bananas. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. 4. Pour the flour mixture into the carrot mixture and mix thoroughly.5. Spray a 12-cupcake pan with nonstick spray. 6. Fill each cup about three-quarters full. 7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. 8. Cool before serving.Fido Thanksgiving Feast Allow your dog to participate in the Thanksgiving festivities with this special dish. 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1 egg 1/2 cup diced cooked turkey meat1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese1. Warm the olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the potatoes and egg. 3. Pour the potato and egg mix into the pan. Add the turkey and broccoli. 4. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the egg is cooked. 5. Top with the grated cheese and let it cook for a few minutes longer to allow the cheese to melt. 6. Let cool before serving.Beans and Bacon Stir-Fry Beans and bacon. Your first reaction may be "ugh," but your dog will bark out, "Bring on the B&B!" Use this dish to celebrate very special occasions - birthdays, the successful end of housebreaking, a return home from a stay at the vet, and so on. 3 strips bacon 1 16-ounce can kidney beans 3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 celery stalks, diced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or3 teaspoons dried parsley1 teaspoon apple vinegar Pinch of black pepper 1. Cook the bacon strips in a large skillet. Do not drain the grease. Break up the bacon into little pieces. 2. Warm the kidney beans in a separate pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir often. 3. Add the carrots, garlic, and celery to the skillet with the bacon. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Add the beans, parsley, apple vinegar, and pepper to the mix.5. Cool before serving."Go Fetch" Stew Your dog may never tire of retrieving that beloved tennis ball - at least not before you do - and he won't get tired of eating this tasty dish, either. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds lamb (remove the fat and cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon allsp

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