Barbara D Helms

Barbara D Helms

I'm a dog mom and home cook who started making my own dog food after my pup Biscuit kept turning his nose up at store-bought treats. At puptreaty.com, I share simple, vet-checked recipes that are easy to make at home. My goal is to take the guesswork out of feeding your dog real, safe food. Learn more on the About page.

Sweet Potato Dog Food for Digestion

Preparing sweet potato dog food for digestion is a gentle way to add a homemade touch to your dog’s regular meals. I like recipes like this because they are simple, soft, and easy to make with ingredients that feel familiar…

Banana Yogurt Frozen Dog Treats

I enjoy making banana yogurt frozen dog treats because they are simple, soothing, and easy to prepare without turning on the oven. The recipe comes together with a few familiar ingredients and feels especially useful when I want a homemade…

Carrot and Rice Dog Food

Preparing carrot and rice dog food is a simple way to add a homemade touch to your dog’s regular meals. I enjoy recipes like this because they are calm, familiar, and easy to make with ingredients that do not require…

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Making peanut butter dog treats is one of those simple baking routines that feels warm and familiar. I enjoy preparing treats like these because they use basic ingredients, come together easily, and create a homemade option that can be portioned…

Fish and Vegetable Dog Food

I enjoy preparing fish and vegetable dog food because it feels light, simple, and carefully made. The recipe uses plain fish, tender vegetables, and a soft texture that can fit naturally into a calm feeding routine. Fish and Vegetable Dog…

Rice and Lentil Dog Food

Preparing rice and lentil dog food is a calm, practical way to add a homemade touch to your dog’s regular meals. I enjoy recipes like this because they use simple pantry ingredients and cook into a soft mixture that is…

Salmon and Sweet Potato Dog Food

I enjoy preparing salmon and sweet potato dog food because it feels gentle, nourishing, and simple to manage in a home kitchen. The ingredients are familiar, the texture is soft, and the finished food can be portioned neatly for everyday…

Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

Making peanut butter banana dog treats is a simple baking routine that feels warm and familiar. I enjoy preparing treats like these because they use everyday ingredients, mix together easily, and create a homemade option that can be portioned with…

Soft Beef Dog Food for Senior Dogs

I enjoy preparing soft beef dog food for senior dogs because it feels gentle, steady, and practical. Older dogs may appreciate softer textures, and a homemade recipe like this allows you to focus on tenderness, moisture, and careful portioning. Soft…

Fish and Rice Dog Food

I enjoy preparing fish and rice dog food because it feels light, simple, and calm to make. The ingredients are familiar, the cooking process is gentle, and the finished food has a soft texture that is easy to portion. Fish…