Ingredients:3 cups whole-wheat flour1/2 cup powdered milk1 cup chicken broth2 large eggs (set one aside for egg wash)1 tsp peppermint oilred food coloring (optional)Directions:Whisk all wet ingredients together until well combined. Add dry ingredients one at a time, stirring between each addition to incorporate.Knead dough on floured surface for 2-3 minutes and divide in half. [...]

Ingredients:150g lean ground/minced meat1 egg1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)1/2 cup rolled oats1/4 cup wheat germSprinkle of grated cheese (optional)Directions:Preheat oven to 350°.Combine meat and egg in a mixing bowl.Mix in remaining ingredients to combine. Roll into small, bite-sized mini meatballs (yield will vary with size) and place in a lightly greased [...]

Ingredients:2 cups The Honest Kitchen Force™ dehydrated dog food2 free range eggs1/2 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed1/2 cup cooked parsnips, finely diced3/4 cup diced ham1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese (optional)1/4 cup dried cranberries4 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce1 1/2 cups warm meat broth (low sodium/onion-free, if commercial)1 small pinch fresh or dried rosemary (optional)Directions:Hydrate the [...]

Ingredients:1 giant sweet potato (or 2 medium)1/4 cup 100% pure honeyDirections:Preheat oven to 250°.Use a cookie sheet with sides and line the bottom with parchment paper.Place a rack in the pan so the air can circulatePeel and rinse the sweet potato.Slice into strip for pup fries (about 1/4" to 1/2" thick).Put the sweet potato strips [...]

Ingredients:1 cup The Honest Kitchen Embark™ dehydrated dog food1/3 cup warm water1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup fresh raw ground turkey2 free range eggsDirections:Preheat oven to 350­°.Hydrate the Embark™ with the warm water in a large mixing bowl and stir thoroughly.Add in all the remaining ingredients one by one and stir to form a thick [...]

Ingredients:1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1 egg1 tbsp blackstrap molasses1 tbsp cinnamon (optional)1 1/4 cups rice flourDirections:Preheat oven to 350°.Combine apple sauce, egg, molasses, and cinnamon in a bowl.Incrementally add flour until the dough has a firm, pliable consistency.On a lightly floured surface, roll your dough and cut into shapes. Yield will vary with size.Place on [...]

Let’s face it – come winter, a lot of us get lazy. We’vedealt with three major holidays at this point (Halloween, Thanksgiving,Christmas) and we just want some time to relax. The problem with this is that, withour laziness comes our furry friends’ lack of exercise and play time, andfrankly, it is unfair to them. Luckily [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say,and to make it as such, we need to make sure our holiday season goes smoothly.Oftentimes, holiday plans include travel, and holiday travel includes packingour furry friends. At Thanksgiving, 36% of people travel to a destination otherthan their home, and 95.9% travel by car. [...]

We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are your thoughts on small animal vaccinations? Can you over vaccinate?" Read her response below!Vaccinations are an important topic to address for every pet that I see. The diseases for which we vaccinate can cause severe sickness or death in cats and dogs (rabies is also fatal [...]

We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are the best products for cleaning your dog's ears? What are some alternatives if you can't get the normal cleaner?" Read her response below!When treating infections or for maintenance cleaning, I always recommend using a good commercial cleaner such as Malacetic Otic, Epi-Otic, or Triz-EDTA. Each of [...]

We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are your thoughts on grain-free/raw food diets?" Read her response below!This question actually needs two answers, as grain-free and raw are not synonymous. To start, let me first outline my general philosophy on pet foods. 1) A diet must be complete and balanced. 2) Keep [...]

We all know that we are supposed to get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, and we all know that usually doesn't happen. Work gets in the way and we push it off until "tomorrow." However, when we overlook our own exercise routines, we are also overlooking that of our canine friends. And [...]