Share Valentine’s Day treats with your pooch

Valentine’s Day isn’t a very dog-friendly holiday.  There’s lots of chocolate – and romantic restaurants don’t generally let your furry friend in to enjoy the steak

Luckily, there are fun ways to include your dog – how about making Fido their own Valentine’s Day dog treats?

This site has some great ideas and recipes for creating your own dog-safe treats for the holidays!  They even have a special Valentine’s Day section.

Here are a few basic tips for creating your own special treats for your dog:

• White chocolate, carob and white confectioner’s coating are all dog-safe.
• Milk, dark, sweet or bittersweet chocolate are not dog-safe – and can even be deadly if your dog eats enough.
• Dogs don’t really need a whole lot of sugar, so why not use apple sauce or cottage cheese to “ice” cookies or treats?
• Same thing with salt – if a recipe calls for lots of salt or even soup stock or bouillon mix, you can reduce it.
• Does your dog have food allergies?  Make sure to not use anything in the cookies that could upset their stomach.

image: Best Dog Treat Recipes