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For most of my life I’ve had a dog and I can’t imagine my life without one! Yet I was amazed when I read through the ingredients of some of the dog treats that I had regularly bought – many included sugars and a whole concoction of chemical additives and flavourings. So I decided to try make some treats where I could control the ingredients that were used and avoid things like sugar and chemical preservatives. I spent some time researching and reading up on canine nutrition so I would better understand exactly what was considered ‘good’ and ‘bad’ for  the doggie digestive system. Then the experimenting started... there were some disastrous attempts and some not-so-bad – but I had a few canine taste testers who guided my efforts. I’ve developed a few different recipes which all use human-grade food ingredients and pass the canine taste test. Like many humans, dogs can suffer from gluten intolerance, for most dogs this may be seen as a persistent itchiness in their skin causing them to scratch a lot, or suffer from general digestive problems. I use organic spelt flour (which contains less gluten than regular flour and is easier to digest) and gluten-free flour in my recipes to ensure that the treats are not only tasty but don't cause any discomfort to dogs with sensitive digestive systems. I also add Vitamin C which is regarded as one of the most important vitamins for dogs as it helps boost their immune system and can help prevent joint problems associated with ageing.  


Meet the Moochy pooch 'barkery' official taste testers...

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