THE DOG BLOG

A recipe that will leave your dog begging for more...Vito's Bacon Cookies! A recipe SO good, it deserves it’s own dedicated post! Vito is obsessed with all things bacon...from his bandanas to his favorite snack, VITO LOVES BACON! It was only fitting that he should have a special bacon recipe that I could whip up anytime he needed to get his bacon fix. So how did Vito's bacon cookies happen? Well, every Sunday I'd make Vito and I brunch - homemade pancakes and bacon. A few ye

We’re getting ready to celebrate lil Luca turning one and it's not a party without pupcakes. When it comes to birthdays, I usually go the cake route, but I wanted to do something different for Luca. Just like Vito has his own bacon cookies, I decided to create a special recipe for Luca too. If your fur baby has a birthday coming up (or if you want to show them some extra love), this recipe will have them drooling with joy. These pupcakes are made with all natural ingredients

Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries? With Valentine’s day less than a week away, I thought it would be fun to make a dog friendly version of this classic desert. To make this recipe fido friendly, I’m replacing chocolate with carob. The ASPCA recommends carob as a healthy, non-toxic chocolate alternative. Chocolate should never be given to dogs. Theobromine and caffeine, both of which are found in chocolate, are extremely dangerous and toxic for dogs. Carob provid

In honor of National Pet Dental Month, I’m sharing a toothpaste recipe that will not only freshen your dog’s breath but will also improve his health when used regularly. Brushing your dog’s teeth should be just as important as brushing your own teeth. Just like humans, dogs can get food stuck in their teeth, develop plaque, tartar buildup and even periodontal disease. You can prevent these by cleaning your dog’s teeth daily or at least 3-4 times a week. While the importance o

Our favorite unofficial national holiday is this Sunday, the Super Bowl! We’re prepping for the big game with a delicious recipe that both you and your pup can share! You might be thinking, 'why would I eat the same thing as my dog?' Well, feeding your dog fresh, whole foods promotes a healthy diet. Think about it...if it’s not something you would eat, why feed it to your dogs. Now just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean you should feed your dog the entire plate of nachos in o

New Year's Eve with you dog, dog friendly drinks, bacon dog treats