Special Treats for Furry Friends

Many people consider their pets important members of their families. My household is no different. My daughter thinks of our pets as her siblings so I was not surprised when she decided that we should have a birthday party for one of our dogs.

I was more than willing to play along and host a doggie birthday party but I wasn’t sure what to serve. I thought about making a regular cake to serve the dogs but worried that too much sugar may upset their stomachs.

Then, I heard about a cake mix just for dogs.  Puppy Cake is a company based in Pennsylvania and started by a woman who was on a mission to create healthy treats for dogs. The company makes four varieties of cake mixes and potato chips for dogs.

We served the banana Puppy Cake (which comes with yogurt frosting) at our dog’s party along with Puptato Chips which are made from sweet potatoes . The dogs at the party all scarfed down the cake and each ate a few chips. The birthday pup hung around the snack table waiting for more cake and was happy when he got an extra piece.

I was pleased with these products because they are made from simple, natural ingredients that have been approved by veterinarians. The cost of the cake mixes are around $7 a box and the potato chips are about $5 a bag making them an affordable treat for dogs.  Puppy Cake products are available at most Harris Teeter stores and online at www.puppycake.com.