Our ingredients
In today's world, so much of what we feed our animals is chemically enhanced. At Spoil the Dog Bakery, we use only the freshest market products and purchase ORGANIC whenever possible. We do not add salt, sugar or preservatives and carefully avoid corn and soy.
Every biscuit is created using 100% human-grade ingredients, hand-cut and slowly baked at 300°F to retain flavour and nutrition. Our five flavours are wheat-free and low in saturated fats. We use only chickpea flour because of its nutritional properties (protein, calcium and dietary fibre).
Canola oil: Contains 60% omega-9 fatty acid, 19% omega-6 fatty acid and 9% omega-3 linolenic acid, canola oil is also rich in vitamins E and K. Due to its low content of saturated fatty acids and elevated levels of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, experimental evidence suggests that it lowers cholesterol, inhibits cardiac arrhythmias, lowers blood pressure, reduces body fat composition and improve weight control. It may also reduce the effects of pet allergies.
Carob: Unlike chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, carob is caffeine-free. It contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries; as much niacin as lima beans, lentils, or peas; and more vitamin A than aubergine, asparagus, and beetroots. Carob also contains vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and the trace minerals iron, manganese, chromium, copper, and nickel. It contains approximately 8% protein and is a good source of fibre. Compared to chocolate, carob is three times richer in calcium, has one third less calories and seventeen times less fat.
Carrots: These gems are nutrient rich. They contain proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium, iron and a number of vitamins like vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin K. carrots also contain fiber, potassium, biotin, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine and are rich in anti-oxidants like beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. Carrots also help to maintain appropriate levels of cholesterol, improve vision in dim light, are useful in reducing inflammation and help kill bacteria responsible for diarrhea.
Chickpea flour: A good source of potassium, phosphorous, iron, folate, copper, magnesium, and rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Chickpea flour is also high in calcium, dietary fibre, and low in saturated fat. Ideal for overweight pets.
Cinnamon: Metabolizes blood sugar and protects against diabetes, cinnamon also aid in fighting bacterial infections.
Cloves: Powerful medicinal properties of cloves include antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic capabilities. Clove oil also contains compounds that help with metabolism and blood circulation and is beneficial for the digestive tract, relieving flatulence and promoting good digestion.
Cranberries: These potent little berries are believed to be helpful in preventing urinary tract infections, ulcers and certain types of gum disease. Recent studies have also linked the lowly cranberry with increased benefits in fighting heart disease and cancer.
Flax seed: High in antioxidants, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Rich in soluble fibre. Contains vitamins B1, B2, C, E, Iron, Zinc, traces of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. Flax seed contains 100 times more lignin than any of its closest competitors. Lignin has antibacterial, antiviral, and possible anti- cancer properties. Flax may lessen the severity of diabetes by stabilizing blood-sugar levels.
Garlic: Rich in protein, vitamins A, B and C, and minerals like iron, calcium and selenium, garlic is Nature's antiseptic! Allicin, the compound responsible for garlic's typical scent, is also responsible for its healing properties. It aids natural body detoxification, boosts the immune system and improves digestion. Relieves arthritis and stiffness.
Ginger: This herb is known to contain over 12 kinds of anti-oxidants! Ginger contains essential oils, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, choline, folic acid, inositol, manganese, panthotenic acid, silicon, and a small amount of vitamin B3.
Molasses: Rich in B vitamins, and very rich in useable iron, molasses also provides a variety of other trace minerals.
Oats: Contain an array of essential nutrients including complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, fiber, and minerals such as phosphorous, iron, selenium, and calcium. They are a very good source of selenium, a cofactor of the antioxidant, glutathione peroxidase. In laboratory studies reported in Surgery, beta-glucan significantly enhanced the human immune system's response to bacterial infection. Beta-glucan not only helps neutrophils (the most abundant type of non-specific immune cell) navigate to the site of an infection more quickly, it also enhances their ability to eliminate the bacteria they find there.
Peanut Butter: A good source of Omega 6, protein, fibre, vitamin E, and potassium.
Pumpkin: Veterinarians sometimes prescribe pumpkin as part of the treatment for either of chronic diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins C, K and E, beta-carotene, fiber, and several beneficial antioxidants and other phytonutrients, including lutein and ziazanthin, but it’s their fibre content that makes pumpkin so desirable in treating and maintaining digestive health in dogs.
Sun-dried Tomatoes: These are a good source of dietary fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and a very good source of vitamin C, K, potassium, copper and manganese. Lycopene, a phytochemical and proven antioxidant that fights free radicals in the body. Sun dried tomatoes have 12 times the amount of Lycopene as a raw tomato!