- There are so many choices on the market today. Some are reasonable, and others are high-priced. Some are fat-free, and others come with an array of fish oils to help with joint mobility. Talk to your vet before making a final decision about what to feed your dog. She can determine the best mix of needed vitamins and nutrients. Oftentimes, you can purchase the food at the vet's office.
- Gourmet dog food stores are a recent phenomenon. One such franchise is called the Three Dog Bakery (see Resources). They have locations all over the U.S., in Canada and in Japan. All items are fit for a king and are made with all-natural ingredients. They carry everything from gourmet treats to doggie pastries. Their display case is sure to tempt humans, too. The carrot cake is tempting, and the doggie smores look to die for!
- Many supermarkets now carry gourmet dog food items. One such example is a dessert item called "Frosty Paws"--an ice cream treat for pooches typically found in the "novelty" section of the freezer case. Gourmet main courses are also pretty easy to come by. In addition, most of the large pet chains such as PetSmart and Pet Supermarket now carry gourmet dog food items.
- If you want to try your hand at making some homemade, gourmet dog biscuits, there are plenty of recipes you can find on the Internet. Sites like Gourmet Sleuth and All Recipes have several recipes (see Resources).
- While making a gourmet treat for your dog may sound like a nice thing to do, there are some types of "people food" that you should avoid. They include chocolate, onions, raisins and grapes and certain nuts such as macadamia nuts. All of these items can cause immediate problems or problems down the road.
