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Our dogs have long ceased to be mere working animals – they are full-fledged family members, loyal companions, and our best friends. We share our home, our sofa, and our lives with them. So it is only logical and consistent that we also ask increasingly critical questions about their healthy dog nutrition: Is highly processed, shelf-stable food from a bag really the best thing for my dog? In recent years, a real, scientifically sound revolution has taken place in the pet market. More and more responsible dog owners are turning their backs on industrial uniformity and looking for more species-appropriate, transparent alternatives. This is exactly where freshly cooked dog food is coming into sharp focus for veterinarians and dog nutritionists. But what exactly is hidden behind this term? Is it really healthier and safer than BARF or classic wet food from a can? And why do the latest veterinary studies strongly advise against simply mixing dog food yourself on the home stove? In this very detailed and comprehensive guide, we dive deep into the world of modern dog nutrition. We examine current scientific studies and show you how you can significantly and measurably change your dog's vitality through the right feeding. Test freshly cooked dog food for your dog now and save! Table of Contents What exactly is freshly cooked dog food? The gentle manufacturing process and its benefits Transparency instead of guesswork on the label Dry food, BARF, wet food, or freshly cooked? The honest, evidence-based comparison 1. Dry food: Convenient, but extremely highly processed 2. BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food): Very natural, but highly risky 3. Wet food (canned food): Moist, but often opaque 4. Freshly cooked dog food: The healthy solution Cooking dog food yourself: Well-intentioned, but often risky Cooked dog food: What you must look for when buying Frequently asked questions about freshly cooked dog nutrition Why HelloBello is the best choice for your dog's life The food transition: What happens in your dog's body? What exactly is freshly cooked dog food? The term freshly cooked dog food basically describes exactly what the name promises: It is a dog food made from real, fresh, and above all, visible ingredients – just as you would prepare it for yourself in your own kitchen from fresh ingredients. In dramatic contrast to the industrial mass production of conventional dry or canned food, only high-quality muscle meat, nutrient-rich offal, fresh vegetables (such as carrots, broccoli, or sweet potatoes), valuable oils (such as hemp oil or salmon oil), and easily digestible carbohydrates are used. These ingredients all meet food quality (human-grade) standards. This means they are microbiologically and qualitatively so high-quality that they would theoretically also be approved for human consumption. No inferior slaughter byproducts are used, guaranteed! The gentle manufacturing process and its benefits The all-important difference from conventional food lies in the manufacturing process: The fresh ingredients are not compressed under extreme pressure, but cooked extremely gently at low temperatures (usually gently below 90 degrees Celsius). This gentle cooking process fulfills two vital tasks: It ensures that potentially dangerous bacteria, parasites, and germs are completely killed. It gently breaks open the hard cell walls of vegetables and meat. This optimally unlocks the nutrients for the extremely short dog intestine, while heat-sensitive vitamins, natural protein structures, and minerals remain almost completely intact. The absolute superiority of this feeding method is now also proven by science: Current clinical studies have shown that gently cooked food-grade dog food is highly digestible. It makes essential amino acids and macronutrients significantly more available to the dog's organism than conventionally extruded, pressed food (Oba et al., 2020). This is also supported by further studies, which prove that the specific selection of ingredients and the gentle preparation in freshly cooked dog food lead to excellent nutrient digestibility (Do et al., 2021). The result for your everyday life? A healthier gut, better nutrient absorption, less bloating, and measurably smaller stool volume! Transparency instead of guesswork on the label Have you ever read the back of a conventional dry food package? Often, the ingredients list resembles a cryptic puzzle. Terms like "Animal By-Products", "Plant By-Products", or "EU Additives" leave the consumer completely in the dark about what exactly ends up in the bowl. Behind the vague term "animal by-products", high-quality offal such as heart or liver can be hidden in exceptional cases – but in mass production, it is extremely often merely feathers, claws, beaks, connective tissue, or inferior animal meal (so-called K3 material), which has hardly any real nutritional value for the dog. Freshly cooked dog food stands for absolute and honest transparency. When you open a fresh ration, you see the ingredients with your own eyes! You recognize the fine meat fibers, you see the green peas, the orange carrot cubes, and the rice or potato pieces. This uncompromising transparency gives you as a dog owner 100 percent certainty that your beloved is not taking in any hidden fillers, no artificial sugar, no flavor enhancers, and absolutely no chemical flavor enhancers. Bello's Promise: Real ingredients, measurable health! We have no secrets and no animal meal. We cook fresh, transparently, and absolutely to demand – individually tailored to the needs of your furry friend. 👉 Start the HelloBello Food Configurator now, create your meal plan, and secure 30% off! Dry food, BARF, wet food, or freshly cooked? The honest, evidence-based comparison The dog food market is gigantic, confusing, and often characterized by extremely strong marketing. To be able to make the actually best decision for the long-term health of your dog, we must objectively, mercilessly, and scientifically compare the four most common feeding methods with each other. 1. Dry food: Convenient, but extremely highly processed Dry food is by far the most widely used feeding method worldwide. It is cheap, doesn't smell, doesn't grease, and can be extremely easily stored in large bags. But the health price for this human convenience is extremely high. In modern veterinary medicine, classic dry food is increasingly discussed critically and classified as "Ultraprocessed Food" (highly processed foods) . Current findings warn ever louder about the potential long-term health consequences of such highly industrially altered rations. To make the hard kibble, the raw ingredient mass is pressed in the so-called extrusion process under extremely high pressure and at temperatures of sometimes over 140 degrees Celsius. Through this massive thermal and physical stress, natural vitamins, secondary plant compounds, and enzymes are almost completely denatured and destroyed. They must be artificially applied back to the kibble in the form of sprays at the end of the process. Many concerned dog owners mistakenly believe that the only alternative to this "Ultraprocessed Food" is the often complicated and hygienically risky BARF (raw feeding). But that is a myth! The modern veterinary recommendation for a healthy, species-appropriate dog nutrition is "Minimally Processed Food" – i.e., minimally processed food. Gently cooked fresh food is exactly that: It provides the full natural nutrient power of real food, without having to take the germ risks of pure raw feeding. In addition, dry food usually contains far less than 10% moisture due to the manufacturing process. Dogs must make up for this immense lack of moisture through their water bowl. If your dog doesn't drink enough (which unfortunately happens extremely often), this can put enormous strain on the kidneys over time and lead to the dangerous formation of bladder stones. Read more about this here: My dog drinks a lot – this could be why . Another myth: dry food cleans the teeth. This is factually incorrect. The starch contained in it forms a sticky film on the teeth and promotes tartar buildup and plaque. 2. BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food): Very natural, but highly risky With BARF, the dog is fed exclusively raw meat, raw offal, meaty bones, and raw, pureed vegetables. This feeding method undoubtedly comes very close to the original diet of wolves. But beware: Today's pet dogs are no longer wild wolves, and handling raw meat in the kitchen poses massive, scientifically proven hygiene risks. Scientists from the renowned Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Zurich examined 51 commercial raw meat rations (RMBDs - Raw Meat-Based Diets) for dogs and cats. The published result was shocking: 72.5% of the samples did not meet the microbiological EU hygiene standards for enterobacteria! In over 62% of the samples, antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria (ESBL producers) were found – i.e., multi-resistant germs against which common antibiotics in medicine often no longer work! In several samples, extremely dangerous Salmonella were detected (Nüesch-Inderbinen et al., 2019). These antibiotic-resistant pathogens not only endanger your pet's immune system (gastrointestinal infection), but also pose a highly serious risk (zoonosis risk) to human owners. 3. Wet food (canned food): Moist, but often opaque Wet food from commercially available cans is generally very popular with dogs due to its more intense aroma and high moisture content of about 70 to 80%. For the water balance and kidneys, it is definitely better than dry food. The disadvantages: To keep an airtight can shelf-stable at room temperature for years, it must be heated extremely strongly (sterilized). This merciless process almost completely destroys the natural nutrients of the ingredients. Important to understand: It is completely normal and veterinary-medically necessary to supplement vitamins and minerals in any high-quality complete feed (including our HelloBello fresh food!). Why? Because the energy requirements of our modern pet dogs have dropped sharply compared to their ancestors, the wolves, due to significantly lower activity – but not their absolute requirement for vitamins and minerals. The crucial difference, however, is: While we at HelloBello merely optimize an already nutrient-rich, gently cooked base, vitamins in canned food often have to be added massively simply because the intense heat of sterilization has literally "overcooked" the meal to death beforehand. In addition, it is precisely in many cheap cans that the unclear thickeners (such as Cassia gum), flavor enhancers, and low-quality animal by-products are hidden, which cause gastrointestinal problems and intolerances in sensitive dogs every day. 4. Freshly cooked dog food: The healthy solution Freshly cooked dog foodr brilliantly combines all the fantastic benefits of the methods mentioned above and at the same time completely eliminates their dangerous weaknesses! It is natural: It consists of pure, intact foods, just like BARF. It is highly digestible: Since the cell walls of vegetables and meat are already broken down by gentle cooking, making them ideal for the short dog intestine, it is the perfect daily dietary food for dogs. In a comparative study, it was also proven that gently cooked rations increase macronutrient digestibility compared to extruded dry food and even raw feeding, and positively change the stool consistency and microbiome (Algya et al., 2018). It is safe and hygienically flawless: The precisely controlled, gentle heating reliably kills all pathogenic germs and resistant bacteria. It is suitable for everyday life: It is calculated, portioned, and frozen or freshly refrigerated by experts (as with HelloBello) and delivered directly to your front door. Cooking dog food yourself: Well-intentioned, but often risky The idea is tempting: "If gentle cooking is so good, I can just mix the food myself on the home stove, can't I?" As a short-term dietary food for acute diarrhea, homemade chicken with soft rice is excellent. However, as a permanent, daily diet without professional guidance, it is a major risk. An amateurishly cooked meal of meat and vegetables without exact veterinary supplementation almost always lacks vital macro- and micronutrients. That this is not a myth of the food industry is proven by large-scale research: A recent study by Texas A&M University analyzed over 1,700 recipes for homemade dog food. The alarming result: Only 6% of the homemade rations met the essential nutrient requirements for dogs! This means that 94% of privately fed dogs are at risk of suffering from a creeping deficiency. Similar results (95% deficiency) were already found in a major study by UC Davis in 2013 (Stockman et al., 2013). If important nutrients such as calcium, zinc, or essential vitamins are missing in the long term, serious bone, organ, and kidney problems threaten. The absolute basic rule is therefore: Anyone who wants to cook food for their dog permanently should do so exclusively in close cooperation with a specialist dog nutrition veterinarian – or directly trust professionally calculated, ready-made, freshly cooked dog food from experts. Test HelloBello's freshly cooked complete food and save on your first delivery! Cooked dog food: What you must look for when buying If you decide on a ready-made, freshly cooked dog food you should absolutely look for the following quality features when choosing a provider: Complete feed meeting requirements: Pay close attention to the label to ensure that the food is legally declared as "complete feed". Only then is it 100% guaranteed that all vital nutrients are included. Developed by veterinarians: The recipes should have been developed by real, certified veterinary nutrition specialists to absolutely exclude malnutrition such as the dreaded "Rubber Jaw". Individual portioning according to calorie requirements: A really good provider calculates the exact daily ration for your individual dog. Why is this so incredibly important? Scientific long-term studies prove that lean dogs have a significantly higher life expectancy and suffer less from osteoarthritis in old age (Kealy et al., 2002; Salt et al., 2018). Recent evaluations also confirm that the use of whole, fresh foods in the diet has a measurably positive effect on body composition (muscle-fat ratio), efficient energy consumption, and important blood health markers (Roberts et al., 2023). Food quality & regionality: All animal and plant ingredients should come from the best, regional food quality and be absolutely transparently broken down on the label. Approved by a specialist veterinarian “From a veterinary perspective, HelloBello fresh food offers a high-quality, healthy, and tasty diet for dogs. It contains natural ingredients with high bioavailability, is free from synthetic additives, and is gently processed.” Mag. med. vet. Specialist in animal nutrition Frequently asked questions about freshly cooked dog food 1. Is freshly cooked dog food more expensive than dry food? Yes, the daily food costs alone are slightly higher than for highly processed discount store dry food. However, you are investing in pure, fresh food quality and real muscle meat without cheap grain fillers every day. In the long term, this healthy foundation very often saves you high veterinary costs. 2. Do I need to boil or heat the food again before feeding? No! The food is already gently cooked by the manufacturer in the craft kitchen and delivered to you absolutely ready to eat. You just need to thaw it gently in the refrigerator and can put it directly in the bowl at room temperature. 3. Can I permanently mix freshly cooked dog food with other types of food? Yes, theoretically you can feed freshly cooked dog food (or wet food) together with dry food without any concerns. In the past, this was often generally advised against because of the supposedly different digestion times, which were thought to lead to fermentation processes in the intestines. However, according to today's veterinary knowledge, this is an outdated myth. One important exception remains, however: The combination of BARF (raw meat) and dry food is still rejected, as the digestion of raw meat requires significantly more stomach acid than dry food. Since our HelloBello fresh food is gently cooked, however, this acid problem completely disappears. You can therefore handle the feeding absolutely flexibly – even though we recommend switching completely to fresh ingredients in the long term for the best health results (such as small stool volumes, optimal nutrient flow, and best digestibility). 4. Is freshly cooked dog food also suitable for dogs with severe food allergies? A clear and absolute yes! Since no artificial additives or chemical preservatives are used in production, it is a real blessing for allergy sufferers. However, it is also extremely important to check whether the dog is intolerant to certain proteins or carbohydrates, in order to consistently exclude them when choosing the menu. This is exactly where HelloBello supports you: We offer sound veterinary advice to find out together which variety might be the right one for your allergy sufferer and how to properly carry out a professional elimination diet if necessary. 5. How is freshly cooked dog food stored and how long does it last? Since genuine freshly cooked dog food consistently avoids chemical preservatives, it naturally has to be preserved in another way. It is therefore delivered shock-frozen (or extremely well chilled). You simply and safely store the weekly rations in your home freezer. There, it stays fresh for many months and loses absolutely no nutrients. You simply thaw the respective portions for the next day conveniently overnight in the refrigerator. 6. But doesn't hard dry food clean the dog's teeth much better? That is an absolute marketing myth! An extremely hard dry food kibble cleans your dog's teeth exactly as little as a dry, hard butter cookie would clean our human teeth. Quite the opposite: The fine carbohydrates in dry food form a stubborn sticky film on the gum line and promote plaque. Ready to give your dog a healthier and longer life? Order freshly cooked dog food now and save 30% ! Order now Why HelloBello is the best choice for your dog's life If you decide on the absolutely healthy path of freshly cooked dog food, you naturally want only the best for your loyal four-legged friend. At HelloBello, we combine all the described health benefits of this modern feeding method with the highest quality standards. 100% honest transparency: With us, you know exactly what ends up in the bowl, down to the gram. No mysterious animal waste, no harmful chemicals. Regionality: We source our fresh ingredients as regionally and sustainably as possible. Developed by specialists: Our recipes are healthy and designed to be 100% nutritionally complete according to the latest scientific standards. Individually tailored to YOUR dog: Every dog is unique in its metabolism. With our intelligent food configurator, we calculate the exact daily food amount in grams. The food transition: What happens in your dog's body? If you decide to offer your dog professionally calculated, freshly cooked dog food from HelloBello from now on, a careful food transition is extremely important. Especially if your dog has been used to only dry industrial food for years, its complex gut flora needs some time to adjust to the new, high-quality food. This is how the transition is carried out absolutely gently in 7 days: Days 1-2: Mix 25% of the new freshly cooked dog food with 75% of the previous food. Days 3-4: Mix 50% new food with 50% old food. Days 5-6: Increase to 75% new food and 25% old food. From Day 7: You feed 100% of the healthy, freshly cooked dog food. What positive changes will you notice in the very first weeks? As soon as your dog's body begins to optimally absorb the high-quality nutrients, you will very quickly notice that the volume of your dog's stool decreases drastically! The output will be significantly less, firmer in shape, and smell less unpleasant. In addition, countless of our customers report an incredibly soft, shiny coat, an end to itching, and greatly increased, joyful vitality after a few weeks. That these are not just purely subjective observations is proven by science: * A longitudinal analysis found that switching to freshly cooked dog food permanently and significantly changes the dog's microbiome and metabolome in a positive way (Lin et al., 2022). Clinical studies also impressively show that dogs fed with gently cooked food of food quality (Human-Grade) show measurable improvements in skin and coat health as well as beneficial changes in gene expression (Geary et al., 2022). Conclusion: A loving, daily investment in a long, healthy dog life Freshly cooked dog food is far more than just a short-lived, hip trend in the pet world – it is the long overdue, absolutely scientifically substantiated return to a healthy, species-appropriate, natural, and above all honest dog diet. By consciously deciding on gently cooked, extremely nutrient-rich, and exactly individually portioned food from today, you actively protect your dog's highly sensitive gut flora. You protect it from dangerous germs from raw feeding (Nüesch-Inderbinen et al., 2019), prevent life-threatening nutrient deficiencies, and strengthen its immune system in a completely natural way. End the exhausting guesswork on the supermarket label today and finally serve your dog what it really deserves as a loyal family member: Real, honest, and above all healthy food that extends its life! Anita Lorber Bibliography & Scientific References Algya, K. M., Cross, T. L., Leal, J. N., Swanson, K. S., & ... (2018). Apparent total-tract macronutrient digestibility, serum chemistry, urinalysis, and fecal characteristics, metabolites and microbiota of adult dogs fed extruded, mildly cooked, and raw diets. Journal of Animal Science, 96(9), 3670-3683. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky235 Do, S., Phungviwatnikul, T., de Godoy, M. R. C., & Swanson, K. S. (2021). Nutrient digestibility of fresh-cooked diets for dogs: Impact of ingredient composition and processing. Journal of Animal Science, 99(7), skab173. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab173 Dog Aging Project / Texas A&M University (2025). Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study finds. 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Raw meat-based diets for companion animals: a potential source of transmission of pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Royal Society Open Science, 6(10), 191170. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.191170 Oba, P. M., Utterback, P. L., Parsons, C. M., & Swanson, K. S. (2020). True nutrient and amino acid digestibility of dog foods made with human-grade ingredients using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay. Translational Animal Science, 4(1), 442–451. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz175 Roberts, M. N., ... (2023). Evaluation of whole food-based diets for adult dogs: Body composition, energy expenditure, and health markers. Journal of Animal Science, 101(5), skad123. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad123 Salt, C., Morris, P. J., Wilson, D., Lund, E. M., & German, A. J. (2018). Association between life span and body condition in neutered client‐owned dogs. 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Veganuary brings new ideas to the food debate every year – including pet food. More and more dog owners are asking themselves: Is vegan dog food healthy? And can a purely plant-based diet really meet a dog's nutrient requirements? The discussion surrounding vegan dog food is multifaceted. In addition to ethical and ecological aspects, health questions are primarily in focus. In this article, we take a well-founded look at opportunities, risks, and important nutrients – so that you can make an informed decision for your four-legged friend. Table of Contents Why vegan dog food? The building blocks of a healthy vegan dog diet Vegan dog food: Disadvantages Tips for switching to vegan dog food Vegan snack ideas for dogs Recipe 1: Hearty pumpkin-banana treats Recipe 2: Peanut butter-oat treats Vegan dog food at a glance Why vegan dog food? The decision to feed dogs a vegan diet can be based on a variety of considerations. In addition to the personal beliefs of dog owners, the health benefits of this diet also play a decisive role. More and more studies indicate that dogs may benefit from a plant-based diet just like humans. A balanced vegan diet can help reduce the risk of certain health problems such as heart disease and obesity. The focus is on the careful selection and combination of plant-based foods to ensure that all necessary nutrients are covered. In addition to the health aspects, ethical and ecological questions are also increasingly coming to the fore. Conventional meat production is not only associated with animal suffering, but also burdens the environment through high resource consumption and the release of greenhouse gases. By choosing vegan dog food, dog owners can contribute to a more sustainable and animal-friendly world by choosing a diet that consumes fewer resources and places less strain on the environment. Thus, the question of “why” becomes a holistic approach that brings together health, ethics, and environmental protection. The building blocks of a healthy vegan dog diet A balanced vegan diet for dogs requires careful planning to ensure that all essential nutrients are covered. The main components include proteins, which often play a central role in the discussion about vegan dog food. To ensure an adequate protein supply, various plant-based sources such as lentils, peas, beans, and soy products should be carefully combined to achieve an optimal amino acid composition. This approach compensates for the lack of animal protein and ensures that dogs receive all the necessary building blocks for muscle development and cell renewal. Another important aspect of a balanced vegan dog diet is the supply of essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B12, which is traditionally found in animal products, should be ensured through supplements or specially fortified foods to prevent deficiency symptoms. Calcium, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are also critical elements that must be ensured through the careful selection and combination of plant-based sources. The emphasis here is on a complete and balanced diet that covers the individual needs of the dog and ensures that it receives all the nutrients it needs for a healthy and active life. Test HelloBello and save on your first delivery! Vegan dog food: Disadvantages In this section, we take a critical look at potential disadvantages to provide a balanced picture of this diet. Despite the growing popularity of vegan dog food, there are also legitimate concerns and potential disadvantages to this dietary option. One major criticism is the challenge of ensuring that dogs receive all necessary nutrients . A vegan diet requires careful planning to avoid deficiencies in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are essential for dogs' health and vitality. In this regard, consulting a veterinarian is particularly important to ensure that the diet is individually tailored to the needs of the respective dog. Another significant disadvantage concerns the acceptance and tolerance by the animals themselves. Not all dogs are equally accustomed to or react positively to a purely plant-based diet. Some dogs may develop digestive problems or allergies to certain plant-based ingredients. Therefore, it is crucial to make the transition to vegan dog food gradually and pay attention to the individual needs and reactions of the dog. Despite the possible challenges, the debate over the pros and cons of vegan dog food remains a controversial and individual topic that should be carefully weighed. Tips for switching to vegan dog food The transition to vegan dog food requires care and attention to ensure that the process is gentle and well-tolerated by your four-legged friend: The transition to vegan dog food requires care and attention to ensure that the process is gentle and well-tolerated by your four-legged friend: Transition step by step: Start slowly by mixing small amounts of the vegan food with the conventional food. Gradually increase the proportion of the vegan food while reducing the amount of the conventional food. This allows your dog's digestive system to slowly adapt to the transition. Monitor changes: Pay close attention to changes in your dog's behavior, energy, and digestion during the transition. Every dog reacts differently, and attentive monitoring helps to detect possible intolerances or adjustment problems early. Veterinary advice: Before you change your dog's diet, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian. An experienced veterinarian can provide individual recommendations based on your dog's health condition, age, and needs. This step is particularly important to ensure that all important nutrients are covered and that the transition goes well. With these tips, you can ensure that the transition to vegan dog food for your dog is as gentle and stress-free as possible. If you proceed carefully and pay attention to your dog's needs, you are contributing to a balanced and healthy diet. Order freshly cooked food for your dog now and save! Vegan snack ideas for dogs Recipe 1: Hearty pumpkin-banana treats Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened) 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 cups oat flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp turmeric (for its anti-inflammatory effect) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a dough forms. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into the desired shape (bone shapes are popular). Place the treats on the baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until firm and golden brown. After cooling, the treats can be served to your dog as a tasty reward during training. Recipe 2: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Treats Ingredients: 1 cup oats (gluten-free, if necessary) 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/4 cup coconut flour (optional, for a lighter texture) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the oats, peanut butter, mashed banana, and coconut flour (if used) in a bowl to form a dough. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to lightly flatten each ball to achieve the classic cookie shape. Bake the treats for about 12-15 minutes or until they are firm and golden brown. After cooling, these peanut butter oatmeal treats are ready to be served to your dog as a delicious reward. With this recipe, you can not only use the irresistible taste of peanut butter, but also the healthy properties of bananas and oats for a delicious dog treat. Vegan dog food at a glance In summary, our blog offers a comprehensive insight into the world of vegan dog food. From the reasons for the decision to tips for a smooth transition, we have covered all aspects. The individual decision for or against vegan dog food should always be well considered and take into account the health of the dog, ethical considerations, and ecological aspects. We hope that this blog has helped to provide clarity and useful insights. May it serve as a guide to make informed decisions and to nurture a loving relationship with your dog - with a focus on health, happiness, and time together. Anita Lorber
Grain-free is often considered particularly healthy – but is that really true? In this article, you will find out whether dogs can digest grain, when a grain-free diet makes sense, and why it is not the slogan, but the entire recipe that is crucial.
