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Rice for DogsTry using rice for dogs in treat recipes. Often used in dog food ingredients and dog treat ingredients, brown rice or rice bran can boost the nutrition of your homemade dog treats.
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Did you know that over half the world's population virtually lives on rice? It's true. People in over half the world grow rice and understand that it has precious nutrients to sustain and heal them. Rice is also relatively inexpensive, and so many people, who don't make much money, are able to live on a rice based diet.
Nutritional Value of Rice for DogsRice is a fair source of protein and a good source of vitamins and minerals. It has practically no fat and very little sodium. Rice is an excellent complex carbohydrate that will satisfy hunger, but with very few calories--so your dog will not gain a lot of weight. Rice is often an ingredient found in hypoallergenic dog foods, as well.Rice has been used successfully in diets, including the famous Duke University's “Rice Diet”. The diet was designed to improve the health of people with heart disease, but an extra benefit was the loss of weight.
Hypoallergenic Dog TreatsRice is non-allergenic in that it does not contain gluten. That makes it perfect for those homemade hypoallergenic treats!In addition, rice is highly digestible, making it the perfect choice for a dog who has digestive difficulties. But, there is even more to this interesting dog food ingredient. Brown rice bran contains quite a bit of fiber, and rice also contains selenium. Both help to stave off cancer, selenium being particularly important in preventing both lung and skin cancers. Try substituting ¼ to ½ cup of rice flour or rice bran for the flour in your favorite homemade dog treats recipe. Or, if you have a dog with allergies, use rice flour as the main ingredient in your home made dog treats. Making your own homemade dog food just got easy! Your dog is going to LOVE these recipes for homemade dog foods and dog treat recipes! John Miller spent years doing research, to get the best formulas for his home made dog food. Are you ready to now take action to have a healthier, happier dog? Recipes using Rice as a Dog Treat IngredientSome dog treat recipes that include rice flour or rice bran as an ingredient are:If you would like to read more about other healthy dog treat ingredients, go to dog nutrition or healthy dog treat ingredients. Top of Page Home from Rice for Dogs
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