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Whether you’re going hiking for a day or taking a week-long
vacation this winter, make sure you’re prepared no matter what comes your way.
There are a few essential pieces of gear you should always have when traveling
with your dog. And while you may deem some of them unnecessary for shorter
trips, it is always best to plan [...]

Ingredients:1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup rolled oats1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 cup water1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy1/8 cup red jam (strawberry, raspberry, etc.), sugar-freeDirections:Preheat oven to 325°.Combine the dry ingredients: flour, oats, and cinnamon.Add water and egg; stir.Add peanut butter.Make 1" balls, and depress the center, creating a well, using your finger or knuckle.Bake on [...]

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh sweet potato puree1 egg1/2 cup oats3 cups whole wheat flour3 tbsp all natural peanut butter1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt (optional)Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.Peel and cube two medium sweet potatoes and bring to a boil in pot of water. Reduce to low and simmer approximately 15-20 minutes or until soft. Drain cooked potatoes [...]

Ingredients:3 cups whole-wheat flour1/2 cup powdered milk1 cup chicken broth2 large eggs (set one aside for egg wash)1 tsp peppermint oilred food coloring (optional)Directions:Whisk all wet ingredients together until well combined. Add dry ingredients one at a time, stirring between each addition to incorporate.Knead dough on floured surface for 2-3 minutes and divide in half. [...]

Ingredients:
150g lean ground/minced meat1 egg1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)1/2 cup rolled oats1/4 cup wheat germSprinkle of grated cheese (optional)Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.Combine meat and egg in a mixing bowl.Mix in remaining ingredients to combine. Roll into small, bite-sized mini meatballs (yield will vary with size) and place in a lightly greased [...]

Ingredients:2 cups The Honest Kitchen Force™ dehydrated dog food2 free range eggs1/2 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed1/2 cup cooked parsnips, finely diced3/4 cup diced ham1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese (optional)1/4 cup dried cranberries4 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce1 1/2 cups warm meat broth (low sodium/onion-free, if commercial)1 small pinch fresh or dried rosemary (optional)Directions:Hydrate the [...]

Ingredients:1 giant sweet potato (or 2 medium)1/4 cup 100% pure honeyDirections:Preheat oven to 250°.Use a cookie sheet with sides and line the bottom with parchment paper.Place a rack in the pan so the air can circulatePeel and rinse the sweet potato.Slice into strip for pup fries (about 1/4" to 1/2" thick).Put the sweet potato strips [...]

Ingredients:
1 cup The Honest Kitchen Embark™ dehydrated dog food1/3 cup warm water1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup fresh raw ground turkey2 free range eggsDirections:
Preheat oven to 350­°.Hydrate the Embark™ with the warm water in a large mixing bowl and stir thoroughly.Add in all the remaining ingredients one by one and stir to form a thick [...]

Ingredients:1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1 egg1 tbsp blackstrap molasses1 tbsp cinnamon (optional)1 1/4 cups rice flourDirections:Preheat oven to 350°.Combine apple sauce, egg, molasses, and cinnamon in a bowl.Incrementally add flour until the dough has a firm, pliable consistency.On a lightly floured surface, roll your dough and cut into shapes. Yield will vary with size.Place on [...]

Let’s face it – come winter, a lot of us get lazy. We’ve
dealt with three major holidays at this point (Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Christmas) and we just want some time to relax. The problem with this is that, with
our laziness comes our furry friends’ lack of exercise and play time, and
frankly, it is unfair to them. Luckily [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say,
and to make it as such, we need to make sure our holiday season goes smoothly.
Oftentimes, holiday plans include travel, and holiday travel includes packing
our furry friends. At Thanksgiving, 36% of people travel to a destination other
than their home, and 95.9% travel by car. [...]

We asked veterinarian Dr. Susan O'Dell, "What are your thoughts on small animal vaccinations? Can you over vaccinate?" Read her response below!Vaccinations are an important topic to address for every pet that I see. The diseases for which we vaccinate can cause severe sickness or death in cats and dogs (rabies is also fatal [...]