Comments on: Non-Commercial Dog Treats – Shiba Inu Sephy’s Review

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:52 +0000

In reply to Tony. Hello Tony, I use canned mackerel. I make sure to wash it carefully and remove all the bones before using it. I don't use too much per session, so I freeze the rest or else it will go bad. However, boiled fresh mackerel would probably be even better. I usually try to cook all the food in case of salmonella, etc.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:56:32 +0000

I love your site! Has been really helpful with raising my new shiba. I am currently trying to trim his nails so I was wondering what kind of mackerel and sardines do you use? Canned? Fresh? Cooked?

A reply would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

By: shibashake

shibashake — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:06:11 +0000

In reply to eddiesmom.

try sweet potatoes slice it in half and spread a little fluff on half of it and then cut it into tiny pieces

That sounds yummy! I usually use cream cheese - but only a very little bit.

he likes bread too but i have to butter it can you believe it

LOL! Eddie is such a Prince. He sounds a lot like my Shiba. Gotta have everything done just so. :D

By: eddiesmom

eddiesmom — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:38 +0000

you should try sweet potatoes slice it in half and spread a little fluff on half of it and then cut it into tiny pieces what you dont use put in fridge but dont put fluff on it all the time just when you need them to do something. bet they will like it lol eddie does and hes so picky. he likes bread too but i have to butter it can you believe it lol.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:27:05 +0000

In reply to Robbie Murchison.

Hi Robbie,
Heh eggs and tofu – Shibas are definitely very original. Shiba Sephy likes eggs from time to time, but he gets bored with everything pretty easily. He is less into food and more into mischief. 🙂
Your Shiba sounds like a very wonderful boy. What was his name? Would definitely love to see some pictures of him, so please post us some when you have some time.

By: Robbie Murchison

Robbie Murchison — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:26:05 +0000

My Shiba loved hard boiled eggs and tofu. He would sit in total anticipation like a gentleman until he got his treat. And for 13 years, he had the same commercial treat that he would have walked through fire and broken glass for. He never got tired of them. He would even take medication out of my hand thinking it was a treat. He was a perfect Shiba. We had to say goodbye two weeks ago, and I miss him terribly. He was our boy for sure.

By: Leika

Leika — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:24:05 +0000

My shiba loves avocado…

By: Cody Hawkins

Cody Hawkins — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:23:05 +0000

I find my shiba loves haribo sweets, he will do anything for them.

By: carla

carla — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:22:05 +0000

thanks for the help on the Vienna Sausage

By: shibashake

shibashake — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:21:05 +0000

In reply to mila.

Hello Mila,
Personally, I don’t think it is better to feed commercial dog treats.
However, it is important to properly pick what we give to our dogs because certain human foods may be poisonous to them and certain ingredients may be bad for their health and digestive system.
In general it is not a good idea to give dogs table scraps because they tend to be overly rich and may be filled with spices and ingredients that are not appropriate for dogs. Onions for example can be poisonous to dogs. Chocolate and raisins are also bad for dogs.
Similarly though, always read the ingredient list on commercial dog treats to make sure they do not contain chemicals, fillers, gluten, etc.
The dog food project has a lot of good information on dog nutrition.
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/