The Gardener Magazine

GROW YOUR OWN DOG-FRIENDLY VEGETABLES

Having taken in two needy puppies that have since grown into huge, hungry and energetic dogs, it’s been a challenge to develop a healthy diet that doesn’t implode the budget.

I am also one of those soft-hearted owners who feels that just feeding your dogs biscuits is dead boring. What is life without gravy?

My vet’s advice was to opt for the best-balanced dog biscuits that I could afford, and supplement that with a gravy using natural products (vegetables, lean chicken and liver) rather than tinned dog food, which contains preservatives and is more expensive.

Veggies are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and phytonutrients. For instance, most squashes are rich in vitamins, especially A and C, as well as minerals that contribute to the

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