PupSnacks [Paperback]

Stephanie Mehanna (Author), Canine Cookie Company (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2007

In this day of pet food ingredient scares, more and more dog owners want to actively monitor what their dogs eat. Many are discovering the joy of making home-cooked treats for their special furry friends--not only do homemade goodies allow for the use of wholesome and preservative-free ingredients, but they can also help manage weight and even improve dental health while delighting hungry dogs. Here at last is a book that shows you how to create safe, healthy, and nutritionally-balanced food for your beloved dog.

PupSnacks enables pet parents to discover the joy of preparing delicious, nutritious, and beneficial treats for dogs--using items that most people already keep on hand within the home. Each of the 35 easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes is accompanied by a full-color photo and fun serving ideas for foolproof baking and presentation. Discussion of various ingredient choices reveals how to make training treats healthier by cutting out fattening ingredients commonly found in store-bought treats. Also included is information on baking for dogs on special or restricted diets. A section of the book is devoted to special occasions and shows the reader how to cater doggy parties, create festive snacks for canine birthdays, and prepare for other pet celebrations. It even includes canine cuisine toppings like "pupp-eroni" pizza, pasta "fur-bonara," and canine curry that work great to "spice up" your dog's usual meals.

If you want to experience the many rewards of preparing homemade treats for your dog, PupSnacks allows you to delight your furry friend with healthy and savory snacks that will have him begging for seconds!

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About the Author

Stephanie Mehanna launched the Canine Cookie Company, the UK's premier bakery for dogs, in 2005. Stephanie's healthy dog treats and meals regularly appear in the media and in celebrity dog bowls.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications; 1 edition (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793806143
• ISBN-13: 978-0793806140
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Puppy Snack Book Unlike Any Other...., October 12, 2007

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K. A. Stevenson "WIAPilot" (Tucson) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PupSnacks (Paperback)

When I was a kid in the 60's, they came out with the Betty Crocker Cookbook for kids. It wasn't a cookbook that taught kids how to cook, but rather a cookbook that had the most amazing recipes for children's parties like clown cupcakes, a Maypole cake, a heart cake, and even a soldier cake. LOL These seem so standard now, but once upon a time these recipes rocked the world of birthday parties for children.

"Pupsnacks" reminded me of that first unique Betty Crocker book because it takes dog snacks COMPLETELY to another level! It is AWESOME. There are about 35 glossy and amazing recipes to make for your dog, as well as short sections on the basics of canine nutrition and dogs on a special diet, etc.

Some of the yummy treats include: Catty-cakes (cupcakes with tasty peanut butter and banana and a cute cat decorated on top); turkey and cheese muffins; apple and cinnamon lollipops; liver bait fudge; fruity furrballs and more.

The pictures are TERRIFIC and feature the cutest pictures of dogs as they wait for a particular treat. I would venture to say that the pictures are the BEST of ANY dog cookbook (and I actually have a few). Heck - I'll go out on a limb....this is the BEST dog cookbook that I've ever seen. Plus the recipes are really, really great. (Not your standard ho-hum type.)

If your dog has been good - a great gift for Christmas. Plus - with all the scare of pet products, not a bad idea to cook for your pet!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PupSnacks recipe book, December 28, 2007

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Norman K. Thomson "WKEND81" (Chicago NW burbs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PupSnacks (Paperback)

This is a really fun book to make healthy snacks for your pup. Very creative and yet easy to make recipes.
Bow Wow - Misty likes it too!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My go to Book!, May 24, 2009

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M. Pfarner "Amazone Shoppr" (NOVA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PupSnacks (Paperback)

This is a very good Cook book! I have several Dog Cookbooks, but this is my go to book. Any dog party I go too I am asked to make the Catty Cakes! My three Yorkies sit and wait by the oven waiting for them to come out of the oven. The ingredients are mostly organic gluten free, the only down side of the book is the measurements are in ounces instead or the regular cup format.