Special Ingredient Saturday – Doggie Frozen Yogurt

Special Ingredient Saturday – Doggie Frozen Yogurt

Fun recipe for your summer weekend: Doggie frozen yogurt 1 cup almond butter 32 oz plain or greek yogurt 3 ripe bananas Pint blueberries   Blend almond butter, yogurt and bananas until smooth. Stir in blueberries. Spoon into ice cube trays. Freeze. Yield: 3 dozen...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Vegetable Glycerin

This ingredient spotlight post covers an ingredient found in both pet food and pet grooming products, vegetable glycerin. Today we’ll talk about the use and benefits of glycerin in pet grooming products. Glycerin’s chemical formula is C3H8O3. It is a by-product of the...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Alfalfa Sprouts

Special Ingredient Saturday – Alfalfa Sprouts

Alfalfa sprouts are the only plant that supplies the full range of vitamins—from Vitamin A, B complex, C, and E to Vitamin K. They also contain calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Sprouts are rich in antioxidants and...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Sardines

Special Ingredient Saturday – Sardines

Sardines are a great protein source that provides significant Vitamin B3, B12 and D, selenium, and healthy omega-3 Fatty acids. Sardines are also a good source of phosphorus and calcium.

Special Ingredient Saturday – Vitamin E

Special Ingredient Saturday – Vitamin E

Vitamin E is one of the best-known vitamins, popular for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. When taken internally (i.e. as a dietary supplement) it has numerous health benefits as it fights free radicals that lead to premature aging. But this blog post...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Broccoli

Special Ingredient Saturday – Broccoli

Broccoli provides a high amount of Vitamin C, which aids iron absorption. It also provides a good source of folic acid and potassium. Broccoli is a fiber-rich food. The sulforaphane in broccoli helps to increase the level of enzymes that block cancer, while the...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Celeryca

Special Ingredient Saturday – Celeryca

Celery will add Vitamin C and Vitamin K to your pet’s diet. Celery contains phthalates that relax the muscles surrounding the arteries. This allows the arteries to dilate and the blood to flow easily. Celery contains many phytochemicals that science has shown prevent...

Special Ingredient Saturday – Sweet Orange Oil

Special Ingredient Saturday – Sweet Orange Oil

Latin Name: Citrus sinensis Family: Rutaceae Description: Sweet orange oil is extracted from the peel of the orange fruit, which grows from an evergreen tree in tropical and subtropical climates. The oil makes up approximately one percent of the volume of the rind....

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