Homemade dog treatsHomemade dog treats are becoming more popular among dog owners. Information continues to come out about the ingredients found in store brand dog foods and dog treats. More dog owners are heading to the kitchen to make their furry friends homemade dog treats that they know are natural and healthy. Here are some dog treat recipes to get you started.

Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 apple
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 c oatmeal
  • 1 ½ c whole wheat flour
  • 1/8 c whole wheat flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Core and sliced the apple. Then mince the apple. If possible, you can use a food processor. Combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal in a large bowl. Blend in the wheat flour gradually until it forms into stiff dough.
  3. Add 1/8 cup wheat flour to a small bowl. On an ungreased baking sheet, spoon rounded teaspoons of dough. Space them 2 inches apart. Dip the bottom of a glass into the wheat flour. This will help to prevent sticking. Flatten the spoonfuls of dough into a circle. Make larger ones for a larger dog and smaller ones for a smaller dog.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes. Take out of the oven and flip each cookie. Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees. Return to the oven. Bake for 30 more minutes. Allow them to cool overnight.

Dog Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp dry yeast
  • ½ c lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp dry parsley
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ c chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 egg
  • 5 -6 c whole wheat flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, stir parsley, garlic, broth, honey, and egg into the yeast. Blend in the flour gradually to form stiff dough.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead until it is smooth for about 3 to 5 minutes. Roll dough into ¼ inch balls. Make biscuits with bone shaped cookie cutters. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Space them about ¼ inch apart.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove them from oven and turn them over. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Allow to cool overnight.

Frozen Dog Treats

Ingredients

  • 1 c water
  • 1 cube chicken or beef boillion
  • 4 small pieces of chicken or beef

    • Instructions

    1. In water, dissolve the boillion.
    2. Tear up meat into smaller pieces approximately ½ inch squares.
    3. Freeze for 12 hours.

    Pretzel Treats

    Ingredients

  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2/3 c water
  • ¾ c whole wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp soy flour, low fat
  • ¼ c nonfat dry milk
  • 1 tbsp dried liver powder
  • 1 tbsp bone meal flour
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • tbsp wheat germ

    • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water.
    3. Combine all dry ingredients.
    4. Add in half of the beaten egg, oil, and yeast-water mixture. Mix all these ingredients together.
    5. On a well floured board knead the dough until stiff. Place this dough into oiled bowl. Cover and allow it to rise until it doubles in size.
    6. Create pretzels and place them on a greased cookie sheet.
    7. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
    8. Remove and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with wheat germ.
    9. Return to oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees for 15 additional minutes.

    Beef Cookies

    Ingredients

  • 2 – 6 oz jars of beef and vegetable baby food
  • 1 c wheat germ
  • 2 c nonfat dry milk

    • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
    3. Drop small spoonfuls onto a greased pan.
    4. Flatten slightly and cut into different shapes.
    5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
    6. Allow to cool.

    These must be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Your dog will know just how much you love him when he smells what you are cooking in the kitchen just for him. Homemade dog treats are an excellent way to show just how much he means to you.

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