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Making Your Own Dog Food

Hello Pack Leader!

The health of your dog makes a big difference when you love them so much. When pups are young, they don’t have many medical issues and their quality of life is pretty good for the most part!…except for the occasional bump, scrape, or insect bite. We just feed them and they’re on their way to play. Over the years, you may start to see joint stiffness or tummy issues in your dog(s). Dogs may develop allergies to certain foods or grains over time. They may become obese from eating too much or from commercial dog foods. I’ve seen many dogs with diabetes, extreme allergies, heart issues, skin issues, weight issues, joint issues and so much more. Is it time to start thinking about that and WHY it’s happening? Can many of these issue be prevented and/or healed through their diet? Or at least helped in some way so our dog(s) have a fulfilling life.

We have a blog coming up soon that talks about what is IN commercial dry and canned dog food and it is not pretty! So much of it is downright alarming!

So, let’s skip to the part where you are interested in making your dog’s wet food at home! You can read our blog later on commercial dog food or with a google search of the information if you’d like to know right away. However, I’d like to walk you through the beginning process of making your dog’s wet dog food at home! This is a very exciting time because you’re about to embark on a fun learning experience that will benefit your dog(s) so much!

Starting out, make sure you have at least 10 (10-16oz) plastic Tupperware, glassware storage, or Ziplock baggies, etc. to store the food in. your baggies need to be the freezer type. If they are not- then just double bag each portion and make sure you get the air out and seal the baggies all the way before freezing. Depending on how much you prefer to make at a time- you can stack and store the food in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days use or you can make a few weeks worth and bag it all and freeze it. Personally, I use green Tupperware that’s healthier than regular plastic to store about 5 days worth in the fridge. During my busy work season I do make enough for 2-3 week daily feedings of this food at one time and freeze it in baggies . It’s all your preference! Whatever makes your life easier.

The items I cook and use in my wet dog food recipes vary depending on what meat scraps we have that week or if I notice the dogs have gotten tired of a certain recipe they’ve been eating for awhile- I’ll switch the foods around. It’s good to change up their food flavors often because dogs do get picky sometimes and we want to encourage them to eat their food instead of skipping that meal cause they've become tired of it.

My base of each recipe starts with one of these two: PRE-Cooked brown ricePRE-Cooked oatmeal(Sometimes I even use both!)

Each time you make your mix you can alternate between the two Or add both! Either way, it's good for your dog(s)! Using white rice as a base is very starchy and has a lot of carbs for your dog-which depending on how active your dog(s) are, can make them gain unnecessary weight! Brown rice is chewier and has more of the vitamins in the rice compared to white rice and takes longer to digest. You're certainly welcome to try out different bases of your own! Just keep tabs on how your dog(s) feel after a while and if they are bloated or gaining weight faster. This base should make up 30% of the recipe.

**save meat scraps from meals over a week's time as a rule of thumb. Keep them tightly sealed in a container or a baggie in the refrigerator. Make sure they are cooked before you add them to the mix.

I dice up all the meat scraps I’ve saved in the fridge from prior meals that whole week and put that into the base and mix. I add a cup or 2 of water to the mix and let it simmer.

Hopefully, I can get a good 2-3 c of scraps over a week’s time to put in the mix! If not- I will purchase some ground turkey meat (85% fat) if I don’t have enough scraps to make up the recipe (I have 5 dogs to feed daily so 1 cup of diced scraps isn’t enough to entice their appetites-but it may be enough for your mix if you are feeding 1-2 dogs each day and making less mix). I can usually get a lb. of ground turkey or chicken meat for about $4 and prepare it to add more meat. You can use ground hamburger, but it is a lot fattier of a meat. Turkey and chicken meat are much healthier.

Meat makes up 30% of this recipe

I dice up carrots, celery, apples, zucchini, bits of potato (not too much because it's starchy), broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, sweet potatoes, spinach, and a few others. Vegetables/fruits should make up about 30% of the recipe. Whatever vegetables/fruits your dogs like to eat are perfect for this recipe! Just remember some fruits and vegetables can create gas so go easier on those type, but still include them for the nutrition!

Try feeding your pooches pieces of the vegetables/fruits first so you don't waste your time preparing a food mix they won't touch! Most dogs don’t like mushy bananas, citruses, or tomatoes in their foods- at least mine don’t.

You can add a cup or so of homemade chicken /beef broth instead of all the plain water to this mix for added benefits. You can also buy organic chicken/beef broth or bone broth from the store and use that! It's so good for your dog's joints, skin, and coat. As a rule of thumb- since I've been doing this for about 6 years- When I boil chicken for a recipe or boil any kind of meat I save the broth in a few freezer bags and grab one and use it when I'm making these recipes. I usually go through my frozen broth bags within a couple months, however-make sure you label your bags with the contents and the date made/frozen and rotate it in the freezer as you add more to freeze. Stuff looks different when it's frozen and sometimes it's hard to tell the difference when you go to grab one! So, save yourself the aggravation and label stuff (I'm only telling you this because I've already made this mistake- and probably more than once! lol)

Lastly, as you put all of these foods into the pot to simmer, just let it boil on medium for about 15-20 min. Enough to get the veggies tender. Let it cool and get your Tupperware out!

I use the Debbie Meyer BPA free Green Boxes 32 piece set because it freezes well and the green Tupperware helps the mix to stay fresher longer. I usually make enough mix for about 10 days of feeding using this recipe (again-for our 5 dogs! Adjust your mix according to how many dogs you’ll be feeding)- so, I freeze 5 full 16 oz sealed containers and I put the rest of the mix in a couple of the 64 oz containers in the fridge and make the dogs their food using mix out of these refrigerated containers over 5-6 days.

When it's time to feed our dogs- the ratio is one scoop of dry food for the smaller dogs and 2 scoops of dry for the larger dogs. We have one dog who is part Great Dane and he gets 3 scoops because he's 110 lbs. Our other dogs weigh mid-range of 30-60 lbs.! It's basically 1 scoop of dry per 30 lbs. of DOG! lol I warm up one of the mixes in a glass bowl with 1/2 cup of water stirred in the microwave for about 2 min and I add some of the mix to each dog's fry food in their bowl.

This is where you can add other items if you want to. I add a dollop of plain yogurt a few days a week to keep their tummies on track and I add salmon oil a couple days a week for good joint health as they get older. You can add drops of added vitamins as well if needed/wanted. If your dog is older and stiff or aging you can add hemp oil at this point, their medication(s), and arnica tablets for pain management.

The type of dry dog food you use is your choice. We buy two types of dry food- one that is a regular based dry dog food with good reviews and stats and another that is grain free and has a few things we like for our dogs. Some of our dogs do great on regular kibble and others need the grain free variety because they have sensitive skin or digestive tracks or bloat more than the other dogs. You know your doggies and I trust you'll make that decision on your own. Stay away from really cheap varieties though-because they are likely made up of everything including beaks, feet, ears, bones, etc. that are harder to digest and likely from dead animals not in a healthy state. (We are making a blog soon about what is in commercial dry dog foods and it is very shocking).

In closing- I hope this article has helped you! I'm happy that you're thinking about making your dog's food because I know you'll start seeing the benefits of it before long. You can always adapt parts of the recipe to your dog's needs and don't be afraid to try new things. I started noticing our dogs were losing weight over time when I started making their food and that weight has stayed off. Some of them with food allergies weren't as puffy or bloated like they were on canned dog food!

The skin issues subsided, and our older dogs were getting around easier and started having that playful nature again that they had as younger pups. As with anything in life- the more effort you put into making something better the more rewards you will reap! I like the thought that although I can't prevent all issues from happening to each of our dogs... I can control more of the quality of their daily existence and help prolong their lives and make each day easier and happier for them and for ME!

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10 Natural Remedies for Common Dog Health Issues

It is bad enough when you or your kids are sick, but how do you know when your dog is sick? Obviously they cannot talk but you can look for the signs and symptoms they may be exhibiting. If serious enough it may warrant a trip to the vet. What if you cannot afford an expensive vet bill or even the treatment, medication or afford to stay home to keep an eye as they recover? If the symptoms are mild to slightly moderate, you can use these natural remedies to aid in the healing process. Of course, if your dog is seriously hurt, crying in pain or not breathing definitely get them to the vet ASAP!

So, let's begin.

Here are the Ten Natural Remedies for Common Health Issues of Dogs

Arthritis

What comes to mind when you think of this condition? An elderly women wincing as she climbs stairs? She may avoid walking long distances due to the pain in her knees. The same can be said about dogs.

Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system limiting a dogs activities to avoid the pain and inflammation.

It is prevalent in older dogs, but younger dogs may be susceptible depending on their breed. You may notice they aren't as active, reluctant to play with younger pups, wince when getting up or avoid jumping on the bed or in the car.

Currently, there is no cure but I am sure they are close to a breakthrough.

If your dog struggles getting on the bed, on in the car, you can use a ramp or stairs to relieve the stress on their back.

A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and beta-carotene work to calm the inflammatory response in dogs. The following are nutritional powerhouses:

sweet potatoes, pumpkin, blueberries, peeled apples, cantaloupes, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, spinach, kale, collards, salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, chicken and turkey.

Some great supplements to add:

Omega 3 oil, coconut oils, flaxseed, fresh ginger root, turmeric, cinnamon and parsley.

Other natural measures include:

a warm bath, using CBD oil, hot or cold compresses and quality hip & joint supplements.

Lastly, dogs can take herbal Arnica tablets (nature's Tylenol), hemp oil and salmon oil for their joints.

Depending on your dog's pain level and progression of the condition they may need traditional medical intervention.

You can discuss with your vet if NSAIDS, Gabapentin, Trazodone, Amoxicillin, Glucosamine and Meloxicam are the right medications to help relieve the pain and inflammation of arthritis for your dog.

Allergies

Allergies are the top reason dogs are euthanized because it is too expensive to treat and rarely works.

Is your dog constantly scratching? It could be allergies also known as sensitivities to dust particles, pollen, medications and insect bites. Beside itchy skin you may see hot spots on your dog’s skin, anal gland issues, digestive problems and chronic diarrhea. The truth is giving your dog Benadryl suppresses their immune system leaving them vulnerable to cancer, viruses and bacteria.

Some vets recommend expensive prescription dog foods to treat allergies but contain hydrolyzed protein (MSG) - found to be a harmful ingredient that exacerbates your dog’s allergies and clinical trials show it is not effective.

Fun fact: these prescription dog foods are full of starch known to aggravate allergies and include cellulose (sawdust) fillers which are low quality and do not help the issue. Talk about adding insult to injury!

You can make an appointment with your vet for allergy testing to find the culprit.

Once the allergen is known, you can begin to treat the symptoms with the remedies below:

Bovine colostrum contains PRP (Proline Rich Polypeptides). PRP improves allergies by creating helper T cells and suppressor T cells in the immune system to reduce inflammation caused by histamines.

Bovine colostrum has natural antibodies that are passed onto their calves against pollen and fleas. They work in unison with the immune system to let it know the allergies are not a threat and to calm down the reaction (reduces inflammation). The same thing happens when you add the colostrum to your dog’s diet.

Dosage is ⅛ tsp per 25 pounds. Best to give on an empty stomach mixed with yogurt or broth daily for 30 days then as needed.

Mushrooms have immune modulating properties called beta-glucans that bind to specific immune cells to change the immune response. It prevents inflammation, auto immunity and allergic reactions by targeting, trapping and removing foreign substances like viruses and cancer cells.

As a result of adding to your dog’s diet, their immune system becomes more active and powerful without the side effects of traditional medicines.

Not all mushrooms contain beta-glucans. Look for the highest content at least 30% or higher with a low starch content.

These following mushrooms have the highest content:

Reishi, Shitake, Cordyceps, Turkey Tails and Maitake.

As always, never give your dog raw mushrooms.

Cook or dehydrate the mushrooms first.

Dosage: 400-500 mg for a medium sized dog 1-2 times a day.

Quercetin is a phytonutrient, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and natural antihistamine found in fruits and vegetables like broccoli and apples. It works to stop histamine causing allergies.

Quercetin supplements have more concentrated benefits especially when combined with bromelain (enzyme) that give it a boost.

Give on an empty stomach.

Dosage: 8mg per pound.

Nettles contain histamine and stimulates the body to protect itself when exposed in small dosages to build immunity against allergies.

Look for products containing Quercetin that boosts the anti allergy effects.

You can dry the leaves, make a tea, sauté and add to the dog’s food or as a tincture. For a tincture 2 drops per 10 pounds.

Can use the tea on itchy skin and as a rinse for itchy eyes.

Baking soda is an effective and cheap remedy to calm itchy inflamed skin. Make a paste with 1 TBSP of baking soda with enough water. Put on the itchy area and leave for a few hours then rinse. Great for itchy paws.

To use as a spray add 1 TBSP baking soda with 8 oz water in a spray bottle, shake and spray on dogs skin as needed.

Licorice contains glycyrrhizin acid, a substance with a codeine-like effect. More than just candy, it relieves inflammation in the digestive tract, helps remove mucus from your dog’s respiratory tract much like allergy medications but without the side effects.

To find the right dosage you will need to work with your vet since it varies depending on your dog's issues.

The starting dosage is 12-20 drops per 20 pounds of dog weight.

Fresh Aloe Leaf gel contains enzymes that heal itchy skin and reduces inflammation, but only if the leaf is fresh.

For an added cooling benefit, put it in the refrigerator before applying.

Once cooled, slice open and scoop out the gel then apply to itchy areas.

Don’t use the yellow goo - it’s a form of latex.

Probiotics use living bacteria to set up shop in your dog’s gut.

Did you know that 90% of a dogs immune system is in their gut?

Probiotics protect and reduce the bad bacteria, viruses and fungi in the gut therefore, reducing inflammation and autoimmune responses.

Research is still ongoing but promising results show it reduces allergies to almost removing them.

Look for soil based probiotics (they survive the trip through the digestive tract) with 1-5 billion CFU’s (Colony Forming Units).

Supplements are the easiest way to provide the benefits. Make sure the bottle shows all the ingredients.

Best when combined with prebiotics (indigestible beneficial fibers) which makes probiotics more effective (feeds good bacteria to gut).

Follow dosing instructions on the bottle.

Omega-3’s are essential fatty acids aka the “good fats.” They work to calm the dog’s inflammatory responses.

Look for properties like Eicosatetraenoic Acid (ETA), Eicosatetraenoic Acid (EPA) and Stearidonic Acid (SDA). All three work to reduce itching and scratching.

Found in Hemp Seed Oil (SDA), Ahiflower Oil (SDA) and Green Lipped Mussel Oil (ETA & EPA).

Vomiting

Vomiting in dogs is normal and often a result of something they may have eaten.

Just like humans, dogs may experience indigestion after eating too much, eating bad food, consuming too much or being exposed to a virus or bacteria that can produce an infection causing diarrhea and vomiting.

What to look for is a loss of appetite and weight loss.

Pancreatitis and Giardia are more serious conditions requiring a trip to the vet.

It is best to treat vomiting and diarrhea with a bland diet.

Think BRAT: Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast.

Keep it simple.

Cooked white rice with boiled chicken is easy on the stomach while producing energy and nutrition. Pumpkin, sweet potatoes and bone broth are healthy yet effective foods too.

You can give them regular dog food in small amounts. They may not eat right away but try again a few hours later.

Make sure they are drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration which is a more serious problem.

Diabetes and Obesity

Both are linked together because canine obesity often leads to canine diabetes.

Complications of both are heart disease, arthritis, liver and kidney failure to blood clotting problems.

You may notice your dog drinking excessive amounts of water, changes in their appetite and possible vomiting.

Type II diabetes can be controlled by incorporating high fiber and low fat foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables into their diets, portion control and plenty of exercise.

Type I diabetes in dogs is managed by your doctor, an insulin regimen and diet.

Female dogs that are not spayed have an increased risk of Type II diabetes.

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks cause itchiness and discomfort due to the flea saliva containing allergens. Excessive scratching can lead to hair loss and other skin problems like dermatitis. Apply topical solution to your dog’s back once a month. You can also use flea and tick collars.

Heartworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Hookworms and Whipworms

Worms are contracted from being in contact with other infected animals by sharing food and/or water bowls.

Symptoms depend on the worm species.

Roundworms produce a large round belly causing digestive upset such as diarrhea, weight loss and loss of energy.

Heartworm causes pneumonia, coughing and lethargy. See your vet for vaccine information.

Kennel Cough

Kennel cough is either a viral or bacterial infection causing inflammation of the dog’s voice box and windpipe (respiratory system) making breathing difficult at times. Contracted from other animals and most common in large dog communities.

See your vet for vaccine information.

Cancer

The C word. Cancer is devastating to dog parents. It has become prevalent due to dogs being exposed to more carcinogenic substances.

Look for unusual odors, lumps, drastic weight loss or long lasting changes in behavior.

Unfortunately, there is no cure but the silver lining is dogs have a much longer life span thanks to medical treatment and advancement.

Most common cancers among canines are lymphoma and mast cell tumors.

Treatment ranges from surgery to chemo and radiation.

A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals are known to provide some relief to some dogs. To treat the pain, vets may prescribe narcotics to ease the pain.

Broken Bones

Result from a fall from substantial heights or being hit by a car and quite traumatic for both dogs and dog parents.

The obvious signs to look for are wincing in pain with movement of limb, exposed bones, bleeding, limping and crying.

Treatment ranges from rest, a castor splint, surgery, metal implants to amputations. The best thing for your dog is rest during the healing process.

To make them more comfortable use a memory foam bed, restrict movement and shower them with love. Most will wear the cone of shame to prevent licking and tearing out the stitches.

Pain meds at regular intervals keep your dog comfortable, hydrotherapy is proven to strengthen the affected area once the cast is off or stitches have healed and given the ok at their 6 week checkup.

To keep your dog from boredom due to limited activities, you can find a good bone for them to chew.

To aid in the healing, you can feed your dogs calcium rich foods, pumpkin seeds, bell peppers, lean meat like chicken or turkey, sardines, and fatty fish.

So it all adds up to this: dogs are family and when they are hurting from illness or injury, we want them back to their normal crazy self as fast as possible. The best thing you can do for your dog is provide lots of love, kisses and attention during their recovery, follows your vet's instructions, and do your best to treat them with natural remedies.

In addition to showering your dog(s) with healing vibes, you can treat them to MuttLee Crew's Holistic Dog Treats. Made with superfoods like salmon, blueberries, honey, oat flour and more good stuff. It's more than a treat...it's a way of life.

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Can you believe it's July already?

Hello MuttLee Crew Family! We are happy to say WELCOME to the Kibbles N Bits Blog.

Good News: There is a new dog treat just in time for the 4th of July called the Red, White and MuttLee Crew. Made with blueberries, raspberries, milk bones and honey, it's a sweet treat for your pups topped with cute star sprinkles. Available through the end of July. There are 24 stars in a medium sized bag for $15.99 (includes shipping costs and tax).

Send us pictures (to post on our wall) of your pup(s) celebrating the 4th. We included a few of our MuttLee Crew pups (below) trying to stay cool and stylish for the holiday.

July is National Ice Cream Month. Thanks to President Reagan, this sweet day now includes your fur babies. What a great idea - top your pooches favorite ice cream with a Red, White & MuttLee Crew treat! Talk about spoiled! Does your pup have a favorite ice cream treat?

I had no idea there were many holidays celebrating your dogs on social media and pet designated days. Take a look:

July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day | July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day | July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day | July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day | July 26: National Dog Photography Day | July 31: National Mutt Day

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Everyone starts something for a reason.

Some people start a band or a club... Some start a business. Many start college or a new job. It took me 45 years to start making dog treats! Welcome to the MuttLee Crew Dog Treats Family!

We've always had dogs as far back as I can remember. Dogs in my childhood, and as a teen, and into young adulthood. For the most part, our dogs seemed to live long happy lives. We didn't think too much about what we fed them, we just fed them. Dry dog food in that good ole' metal dish, scraps from our dinner plates, and store-bought dry dog treats. I never really questioned what I was feeding our dogs until one of our beloved dogs we named, Monster-got sick. I had never really had a sick dog before! Monster was 9 years old and had always been happy and healthy and ran around playing with his big brother, Hotrod (who was a few months older than him). One day, Monster was just not hungry- which wasn't like him. This went on for a few days, then finally he would eat. But again- not eat again that next day. He seemed to be dropping weight a little and we were worried, so we took him in for a checkup at the vet. Turns out, the vet suspected prostate cancer from results of a few lab tests. He gave us some meds to stimulate his appetite and help his upset tummy (which was why he wasn't eating much). The meds did the trick and Monster's appetite returned along with his happy grin and before long he was running and jumping and playing with Hotrod again! But it didn't last long. Within about a month he was crashing again- only this time he just laid around unlike before. The disease was progressing.

We called the vet again and brought Monster in. The vet did more lab tests and it confirmed what he had suspected. Monster had prostate cancer. Since the vet wasn't sure how progressed it was, he wanted to watch Monster's behavior over the next few weeks before rushing into very expensive tests. With the right medications he could help Monster live longer if he did have cancer by slowing down the growth of it. He gave him more meds to get him through this crash as the vet called it and again- Monster came out of it. We were very hopeful this may do the trick and eagerly wanted to see what else we could do for Monster to prolong his life another year or two! But before long, he crashed again and this 3rd time he was much worse. He did not want to eat at all. This went on for days. I was feeding him crushed meds with broth using a plastic syringe to try and get something in his stomach and I realized... it was time. He didn't want to eat, and I had to accept that. Forcing him to eat wasn't gonna do much but make him unhappy and me frustrated. The next few days my husband and I talked about and dreaded and yes- tried to pretend everything was normal. But we knew it wasn't. We had a decision to make and it was not gonna be much fun at all.

We decided to put Monster to sleep in early January of 2017. He had been battling this sickness for about 12 weeks and it was just too much and progressing faster. It was the most gut-wrenching thing we ever had to do up until that point. We raised him from about 8 weeks old as a baby pup. We took care of him the best we could! We bought name brand dog food we thought was good! We took him and Hotrod on walks and gave them baths and played ball with them. How could it all go so wrong?

Hotrod was Monster's faithful companion. They truly were buddies! Wherever one was-the other was! When we put Monster to sleep-Hotrod laid by the front door for days waiting for him to come home. We knew he missed his buddy. As the years went by, Hotrod started aging. He lived to be 11 1/2years old- however, he developed arthritis and was always getting fatty deposits the few years before he died. He struggled to run and play with the other dogs and woke up stiff and took a while to warm up for the day and get around. He was only 8-10 years old... yet struggling.

By early spring 2017- we had adopted a few more dogs. We had 4 dogs now and 3 of them were younger pups! Two (Daisy and BooBoo) we had adopted from our local Humane Society and the other (Chevy) we bought from some people in town. Hotrod loved his new brothers and sister. I had started wondering about Hotrod having such a hard time getting around and googled what kinds of foods were good for him. That's when I discovered making homemade dog food was actually a thing! I started doing just that! I brain stormed with brown rice and diced veggies and fruits and different meats. I bought hemp oil for Hotrod's painful joints and salmon oil for the dog's coats. I also put glucosamine/chondroitin in Hotrod's food each night and we really could see a huge difference in how he was able to get around! If I forgot a dose, you could definitely see a difference!

Hotrod dropped 10 lbs over a few months and our other pups seemed to be much leaner and active as the months and years went by. I was so glad to make them homemade food vs buy commercial canned pet food and dry food with corn, wheat, and soy- which seemed to irritate Hotrod's joints and skin as well as Chevy's- who was quite young still! I started looking up recipes to make homemade dog biscuits and treats and had so much fun making them! I was more & more in control of what our dogs ate! I could see a difference in how they acted and how their bodies changed and Hotrod's transformation.

His last 2 years of life were so much better with the hemp and salmon oil and the healthier homemade foods. He was running around like a pup and keeping up with his brothers and sister! He had that happy dog smile on his face more often than not.

So- this my friends is why I started making homemade dog treats. Through watching one of our pet's get sick and pass away while not being able to do anything about it made me question how he became sick. I suspected it was most likely his diet and if I had any say in that moving forward- I was gonna do my best to help any of our dogs in the future have better health.

Here we are today helping our dogs eat healthy treats and we'd like to extend that to your dogs also with our homemade dog treats.

Thank you for reading our story:

RIP Monster 2009-2017

RIP Hotrod 2009-2021

RIP Dylan 2019-2022

Sincerely,

Kimberly- Pack Leader

MuttLee Crew Dog Treat Family

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5 Popular Halloween Costume Ideas for Dogs

It is not too early to start thinking about Halloween costume ideas for your pups. Besides a fun way to showcase their unique personality you may find yourself overwhelmed with the many options available. So, how do you find that cute but unique costume for your pup? Take a look at the 5 popular costumes from 2021 for some inspiration.

Pumpkin. A cute but classic look plus the bright orange is hard to miss when outside after dark. Outfits may include this adorable hat, body suit or maybe a pumpkin handkerchief if your pup doesn't like wearing costumes.

Hot Dog. Perfect for the longer bodied pups like Dachshunds or Corgis. How cute to see this waddling down the street. These costumes tend to sell out quick. Sizes are some what limited.

Super Hero. Pet parents can dress up their pups as their favorite superhero. Or maybe wear the same costumes for cute pictures on Facebook. Prices depend on size and availability.

Bumblebee. Who couldn't resist this cute yellow and black bee buzzing around the yard? Costumes tend to include adorable headbands, wings and striped shirt.

Ghost. Oldie but goodie. Dressing up your pup in a white sheet with eyes cut out is an easy and inexpensive outfit. To prevent mishaps, you can look for a ghost hoodie or onesie.

When you finally find the perfect Halloween outfit, remember to always put pet safety first. Make sure your pup is comfortable in their costume and it is not a good idea to feed them candy.

Remember to take lots of pictures of your pet on Halloween to share on your social media accounts.