Homemade Dog Treats

DID SOMEONE SAY TREAT?

These pantry-ingredient treats are howlin’ good for hounds

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Heidi Ho man

Our fur babies are family, and like any good pet parent, you should know what’s in the food you are giving them. The ingredients for these poochapproved treats most likely are in your pantry.

DOGGIE DELIGHTS

• 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1 cup oats • ½ cup flax seed • ½ cup beef broth • ¼ cup dog-safe peanut butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix our, oats and ax seed.

Stir in beef broth and peanut butter to form a thick dough.

Add more broth, if necessary. 3. Form dough into a large ball. Next, on a at oured surface, roll out dough to about ¼ inch thick. 4. Using a cookie cutter, cut out pieces until you’ve use all the dough. 5. Place cutout pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. 6. Let cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator for about one week.

FROZEN APPLE DOG TREATS

• 2 apples • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • Water

1. Slice two apples into small sections, removing seeds and core. 2. In a blender, mix the apple slices and yogurt. Add water, if necessary; the consistency should be liquid-y. 3. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. Place in freezer until frozen solid. 4. Serve outdoors to avoid messes as the treats thaw.

Source: irresistablepets.net

PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA BISCUITS

• 1 cup whole wheat flour • ¾ cup dog-safe creamy peanut butter • 1 banana

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to form a thick dough. 3. Form the dough into a large ball. On a at, oured surface, roll out dough to about ¼-inch thick. 4. Using a cookie cutter, cut out pieces until you’ve used all the dough. 5. Place pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until rm. 6. Let cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.

Source: dogvills.com

DOG-SAFE PEANUT BUTTER

 Dog-safe peanut butter shouldn’t contain more than two ingredients: peanuts and salt.

 Avoid peanut butters that include xylitol, hydrogenated vegetable oils, or added sugars or salt.  Xylitol, sometimes called birch sugar, is an especially dangerous ingredient. It’s a sugar substitute used in many “sugar-free” chewing gums and candies. Never buy sugarfree peanut butter as xylitol is highly toxic to dogs.  Dogs who ingest foods that contain xylitol can suffer from: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure and death. Seek immediate veterinary care if your dog has eaten something with xylitol in it, as it can be absorbed quite rapidly.

DIY PEANUT BUTTER

 Want to make your own homemade peanut butter? It’s easier than you think. All you need is peanuts and a food processor.  Simply add peanuts (preferably unsalted) to a food processor and process for up to 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth.  Making your own peanut butter is a great option for a healthy treat because you know exactly what’s in it.