Doggy Doos Boutique & Barkery

01/29/2025

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Beef & Carrot Jerky for Dogs
A Tasty and Nutritious Chew Treat for Your Canine Companion

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large carrot, finely grated
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated carrot, and coconut oil (if using). Mix well until evenly combined.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it into a thin, even layer about 1/4-inch thick.
Use a knife or pizza cutter to score the meat into strips or squares, making it easier to break apart later.
Bake for 2–3 hours, or until the jerky is fully dried and firm to the touch.
Allow to cool completely, then break apart along the scored lines.
Storage:
Store the jerky in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer shelf life.

Note: This high-protein treat is great for dogs that love to chew. Always supervise your pet while they enjoy jerky, and ensure the texture is suitable for their size and chewing ability.

01/29/2025

Love this...your pooch will too!!🤗👏❤🐾

Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs

Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes

Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
3. Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds or lengthwise strips for larger chews. Try to keep the slices uniform in thickness for even drying.
4. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
5. Bake in the oven for 2-3 hours, flipping the slices halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are dried and slightly chewy.
6. Allow the chews to cool completely before serving them to your dog.

Storage
Store the sweet potato chews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Benefits
- Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants.
- The chewy texture can help satisfy your dog’s natural urge to chew.

Calorie Information
Each chew contains approximately 25-35 calories, depending on size.

These sweet potato chews are a healthy, single-ingredient snack that dogs love, perfect for a guilt-free treat!

01/29/2025

This new product will be awesome!👌

Vitality Blend is officially in production!

It’s been so cool to walk through this process again. A spark of innovation led to R&D in my own kitchen. Now we’re in full-scale production preparing to ship it out to local retailers.

I’ve loved every second.

Vitality Blend will hit stores early March. Can’t wait to hear what your pups think!

01/29/2025

I love the upcoming season and the fresh and newness of spring. The mamas will be birthing and the milk will be flowing!
Heather always has our backs... we have frozen gifts milk in our freezers. Let's boost our babies immune systems year round❤🐐

🎉As of today we are 1 month away from the start of our kidding season
That means closer to🎉
🐐Baby goat Easter photos schedule posting soon
🐐Baby goat cuddles
🐐Baby goat yoga
Please let us know in comments if your interested in any or all of these

01/28/2025

To my loyal customers...
Just taking a small survey to ask your opinion on my frozen raw dog/cat food vs. having it freezedried?
I have the opportunity to start having some of it done this way. It would have a very stable shelf life.
Taking into consideration that my raw blends are at least 75% moisture they could be much lighter in weight. You would add the moisture water) and complete it with your fruits, veggies, eggs etc.
This would be an ideal way for those of you who travel with your furryfriends, board them at a kennel or just don't have the freezer space. Please note that the cost may be slightly higher or this process considering the extra time and equipment cost.
The next time you stop in, please give us your thoughts and thank you.

01/28/2025

Please join us here at Doggy Doos as we step up, save our change and be the change as we donate to the Children's Miracle Network at Arnot Hospital in Elmira.
Everyone in our community knows of a child who's life has been saved at the Arnot NICU and we are truly blessed to have this facility so close to our valley.
Many thanks to Wink106 and The Met Rocks who are promoting this wonderful fundraising event!!
Stop in and dump your change or make your tax deductible check payable to Children's Miracle Network and help our community 'be a change hero'!
Thank you!

01/28/2025

Great post about treating giardia!!

Giardia in dogs is a common but often misunderstood parasite that can affect dogs of all ages. Can you treat it naturally?

01/28/2025

This little membrane is a powerhouse!!

“Eggshells are rich in calcium carbonate, about 800 milligrams! And the slippery membrane that lines the inside of the shell is loaded with collagen, elastin, protein, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin, which provide fantastic joint support. Supplementing with eggshell membranes has even been shown to reduce joint pain by 72.5 percent.” - The Forever Dog LIFE

Eggshell membrane, a natural byproduct of the egg industry, has gained significant attention as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. The key proteins in ESM (Eggshell membrane) play a fundamental role in cartilage health (1). While collagens provide tensile strength to the extracellular matrix (ECM) of cartilage, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) such as chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid (HA) help maintain hydration and elasticity (2).

Furthermore, collagen types I, V, and X, elastin, and various growth factors included in ESM are critical for supporting cartilage repair (3). These properties make ESM an attractive candidate for promoting cartilage repair, especially in degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis (4). Similar to humans, dogs experience osteoarthritis, where chronic inflammation triggers oxidative stress, causing chondrocyte death, cartilage breakdown, and degradation of the ECM, ultimately leading to joint degeneration (5). Eggshell membrane has been shown to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines and improve joint health in animal models and human studies, making it a popular ingredient in dietary supplements (6).

01/28/2025

If those couple of posts today have revealed anything, it's that there are some people out there VERY confused on the whole topic of carbs and dogs!

And that is for a very good reason. A massive effort has been made to muddy the waters on this one but there is still so much to discuss - I mean, do you REALLY understand what a carb it is? The different types of plant fibre and what they do (allegedly!) in the body? What are the actual studies "they" are using to "prove" to us that carbs are "necessary" for "dogs" at all?! And what does the biology of the dog tell us about how much (if any) have been consumed by dogs through the ages (including THAT study about showing more genes for amylase production).

Not sure what the chances are to getting that done in 30mins!!! Buckle up!

That's over on the Den tmrw lunchtime GMT with live QnA after (the session will be recorded for anyone that can't get there live).

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Part 2. Next week - the role of carbs and protein in obesity in dogs.

Part 3: The harmful effects of high carbohydrate diets to dogs and cats, with a focus on pancreatitis, kidney health and cancer.

Part 4: Carbs / plant fibre and bloat in dogs.

01/28/2025

Boom!!

Reckless regulatory marketing stokes fear of raw pet food.

01/28/2025

Such a great post and thank you!!

Suoerfooda have become a big trend in the past 5 years or so. Sems like very man and his dog are out their trying to sell you soemthing that is a 'superfood' for your pets.

Many of these so-called superfoods are incredibly expensive, but simply don't live up to the hype when it comes to benefits for your pets.

However, what I call TRUE SUPERFOODS are well worth investing in, and can make an incredible positive impact on your pet's wellbeing, longevity, and vitality.

I'll share a listr of what I consider to be TRUE SUPERFOODS in a minute.

But first I want to list some things that people call superoods, but that I think are not.

Cruciferous vegetables - yes, they are nutritious, but they don't have the extra kick that makes a true superfood, IMO- likewise for leafy greens. For humans, pulses and grains are also called superfoods (WTF?) - when they are simply a staple (and not suitable for carnivorous pets anyhow.

Same goes for sweet potatoes, and avocadoes.

HOWEVER- there are some things that I know make a much more powerful impact.

Berries!

Berries contain LOTS of antioxidants.

Medicinal mushrooms!

These are possibly the most powerful superfood of all, and depending on the type, can help in many ways. And they are so SAFE!

Nuts!

Except for macadamias, which are toxic for pets - nuts contain a beautiful density of amazing nutrients.

Herbs and spices!

Here we find immense concentrations of all kinds of active ingredients that can help the body in so many ways. some of these include ginger, turmeric, ashwaganda, nettle, red clover - and honestly, I could write a list of these that goes on FOREVER.

To be a true superfood, it must have the following qualities:

Be rich in vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fat or fibre compared to its kilojoule/calorie count (have a high nutrient density). They stand out from the rest!

Have 25% or more of the recommended intake of two or more nutrients in a serve OR be outstandingly rich in one nutrient, having 50 per cent or more of its recommended intake for the day.

In addition to the normal nutrients, contain significant quantities of what could be regarded as health-promoting and/or protective substances, such as phytonutrients or other substances not usually found in foods in its class.

Be minimally processed without being enriched.

Provide essential nutrients without overloading the body with salt, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar or other compounds linked to poor health.

Have research or a long history linking it to a potential reduced risk of illness or poor health.

Be easily available and affordable.

Have medicinal or healing qualities which have been acknowledged by traditional medicine and contain effects that go beyond nutrition – think of the folklore behind garlic or ginger.

What superfoods do you give your pets? Let me know in the comments!

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

01/28/2025

🐾🩺 Together, we’ll help your furry friend move, feel, and live their best life! 🐶💪

01/25/2025

Great post and thank you Dr. Katie!🤗👏❤🐾