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WARNING; Some peanut butter now made with xylitol which is dangerous to pets

HOMEMADE DIETS

Homemade Dog Diets
Ingredients in homemade dog food are important to get right.
(Dog Channel)

Brought to you by The Original Dog Bible

Some people enjoy cooking for their dogs and believe that a homemade diet of meat, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits is superior to a commercially prepared diet.

Processed dog food is a relatively new phenomenon, and nutrition scientists don't yet fully understand the subtle differences that may exist between the absorption of nutrients in fresh food and the absorption of nutrients cooked out of a food then sprayed back on.

Some people also believe that the extremely high heat and pressure used to produce extruded dog food may actually alter the protein structure in the meats used to make dry dog food. Again, scientists aren't yet sure whether such protein alteration has any adverse affect on the body, and because dogs fed commercial dog food remain healthy during regulated feeding trials, most people feel confident that such a diet is adequate for maintaining their dogs health. 

In addition, many dog owners don't have the time, inclination, or knowledge to cook for their dogs. Others fear that if they don't feed their dog commercially prepared dog food, their dogs may end up deprived of certain key nutrients, eventually degrading their health. These fears are legitimate. Dogs fed all-meat diets will suffer serious nutritional imbalances, and dogs who eat only what people eat may also suffer deficiencies and the problems that can result from too much high-fat, high-sugar, or highly processed food. Feeding a homemade diet takes some work and adherence to a specially formulated diet, not just offering table scraps.

However, many dog owners who opt against commercial foods and are willing and able to learn about, prepare, and feed their dogs a homemade diet find it extremely rewarding, in the same way they are rewarded by cooking for their families. Seeing a dog relish a good homecooked meal feels great, especially when the dog enjoys improved health on such a diet.  If you decide to prepare a homemade diet for your dog, research his nutritional needs as carefully as you would research any other aspect of his health and welfare.

A basic formula for a homemade diet is 50 percent protein such as beef, chicken, or turkey; 25 percent grain such as rice or oatmeal; and 25 percent vegetables, ground so your dog can digest them. This formula can comprise a large variety of foods. Most proponents of homemade diets also recommend using supplements of certain vitamins, minerals, and flaxseed or other oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. Your vet or a homemade diet reference book can help you decide what supplements to use and in what amounts.

The components of a homemade diet will be familiar to most people who cook for themselves. Some of the ingredients that should and should not be included in a healthy homemade diet are represented in the chart on the preceding page.

A homemade diet can be easy to cook, especially if you are already cooking meat, grains, and vegetables for your family. Consult a veterinarian-approved homemade diet resource before deciding on an actual menu and nutritional plan for your dog, especially regarding the necessary nutritional supplements to include in a homemade diet. A sample menu for a homemade diet for a moderately active 40-pound dog could look something like this (always have your vet approve any dietary change, as some pets don't do well on a homemade diet and your individual dogs nutritional needs may vary):

Breakfast:
1 hard boiled egg, mashed
1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 teaspoon eggshell powder
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Dinner:
1 cup cubed chicken
1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli and carrots
1 tablespoon flax seed oil
1 Pinch of ground vitamin C

Remember to pay attention to how your dog responds when making any dietary switches. If he gains or loses too much weight or begins to suffer other health problems, you may need to make some adjustments. Every dog is different, and not all dogs thrive on a homemade diet. Some may have trouble adjusting, and some may not like the food you prepare or may suffer (usually temporary) digestive upset during the switch. Changing the diet very gradually can help mitigate digestive upset. Be sure to tell your vet that you are feeding your dog a homemade diet. She may have some suggestions to help you tailor the diet for your dog.

TREATS

biscuits

Yummy Banana & Honey Biscuits
Ingredients: 
2 cups water 
2 bananas, mashed 
2 tablespoons honey 
2 tablespoons vanilla extract 
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 
4 ½ cups whole wheat flour 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
  
Directions: 
1. Preheat oven to 350° 
2. Combine water, bananas, honey, vanilla, and applesauce in a large mixing bowl. 
3. Stir in flour and baking powder. 
4. Mix, either by hand or with an electric mixer, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and a dough is formed. 
5. Knead dough on a floured surface for several minutes or until it is no longer sticky. 
6. With a rolling pin, roll dough to about ¼” thickness. 
7. Cut into biscuit shapes using a bone-shaped cookie cutter 
8. Place biscuits onto 2 lightly greased cookie sheets. (I like to grease my dog treat pans with organic coconut oil!) 
9. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. 
10. Allow biscuits to cool completely before serving. 
  
TIP: Depending on the size and shape of your cookie cutters, this recipe can yield up to 3 or 4 dozen tasty biscuits. Cooled biscuits can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks (if they last that long!), or can be stored in an air-tight container on the counter for about one week. 
  
For an extra special treat, spread your favorite natural creamy peanut butter on top of each biscuit as icing! 

Homemade Dog BiscuitsYour dogs will love these dog biscuits.
(Arden Moore)

Your meat-loving doggy guests will sit on command if you serve these easy-to-make cookies. Hey, where is it written that cookies must be sweet to taste good? Gr-r-reat Gravy Cookies

Ingredients:

2½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup nonfat dry milk
2 small jars beef-flavored baby food
½ cup water
6 tablespoons beef gravy     
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg  
½ teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Lightly pat your hands with flour and shape the mix into a big ball. Flatten the ball using a floured wooden rolling pin. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into triangles or starsor use a dog-shaped cookie cutter for a canine-styled design. Place the cookies on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.


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COOKIES

Coconut and Pear Dog Cookies
(K9 Instinct)

A Grain Free, Egg Free Homemade Recipe
A healthy, nutritious homemade coconut and pear dog cookie recipe that is grain free and egg free, making it ideal for dogs with allergies or food sensitivities! Minimal, healthy ingredients ensure that you and feeding your dogs food that is good for the body and tastes delicious!

Coconut flour is grain and gluten free and is a healthy, low carbohydrate alternative to bleached grain flour. Coconut flour is especially good for helping to improve the skin and coat. Coconut oil is a healthy, easily digestible oil that helps improve the skin and coat condition! Raw, local honey is also great for dogs with allergies and provides a healthy sweetness to the treat! Lastly, this recipe uses pear puree (or baby food) as a main flavor ingredient and is sure to satisfy your dogs!

This recipe creates a moist, soft cookie. Due to the nature of the coconut flour, this specific recipe is not ideal for rolling out and cutting into shapes. You can treat these as drop cookies or simple roll them into small balls!

Due to a lack of preservatives in this recipe, these cookies will need to be stored in the refrigerator and can also be frozen!


INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup of coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup of pear puree or pear baby food
  • 1 tablespoon of raw, local honey
  • 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons of water
DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine ingredients, mix thoroughly.
  3. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll dough into small balls, place on parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Making dog treats from home using healthy homemade recipes is the best way to provide nutritious treats that are easy to make, inexpensive, and do not contain any harmful or dangerous ingredients. Making your own dog cookies at home is the best way to avoid pet treat recalls and keep your furry family healthy and safe!

Happy baking!

Doggie Bow Ties Cookie Jar
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creamsicle

Creamsicle
(DF Editors)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 quart orange juice (use part water if you are concerned about your dog's sugar intake)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened)
*Pupsicles can be made in ice cube trays, muffin tins, paper cups or Popsicle molds, just make sure to keep them sized appropriately for your pet.

For Easy Pupsicle Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together in a pitcher with a spout.
Carefully pour the blend into empty ice cube trays.
Store the trays in the freezer until the blend becomes solid.
When ready to serve, pop the pupsicles out of the trays into a big serving dish.
If you really want to have the creamsicle affect try these instructions:

Pour a thin layer of orange juice in the ice cube tray.
Freeze till solid.
Mix the yogurt and banana together.
Put a layer of this mixture on top of the frozen orange juice layer.
Freeze again.
Pour another layer of orange juice on top of the yogurt layer.
When ready to serve, pop the creamsicles out of the trays into a big serving dish.


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DEVILED EGGS

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DEVILED EGGS
(Samantha Meyers)

 Ingredients: 
  • Eggs - as many as you like!
  • Plain, Unsweetened Yogurt - 1 Tbsp for every 2 eggs 

Directions:
  1. Hard boil your eggs. You can use any method  you like, but this one worked for us
    • Put eggs in a pot and cover them with an inch of water.
    • Put a cover on the pot and bring the water to a boil.
    • Once boiling, remove the pot  and let sit 15 minutes.  
    • Run eggs under cold water and place in refrigerator to cool.
  2. Once eggs are cooled peel and slice in half the long way.
  3. Remove all of the yolks and place them in a bowl
  4. Add yogurt (approximately 1 Tbsp for every 2 eggs) and mix until you get a creamy consistency.
  5. Scoop mixture into the eggs, or if you want to be fancy, scoop mixture into a plastic bag. Cut the tip off of the bag and squeeze egg mixture back into the egg whites.


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FOOTBALL TREATS

Football Dog Treats: Touchdown Tasties
(Lucy Postins, CEO of The Honest Kitchen)

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dehydrated dog food
  • ¼ cup ham, diced
  • 3 tbsp grated American or Cheddar cheese
  • ½ *Avocado, mashed
  • 1 free range egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup warm filtered water
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Hydrate the dog food with the warm water and stir. Thoroughly mix in the remaining ingredients to form a batter.
  2. Use your hands to form the mixture into "football" shapes, and place onto a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
  3. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.
  4. Cool completely before serving.
  5. Treats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
*Although avocado stones are poisonous to dogs (and the stone as well as the tough skin could potentially be a choking hazard), the flesh itself is fine for occasional feeding in small quantities, and is a great source of natural, healthy oils. Take care to keep avocado skin and stones out of your pet’s reach and dispose of them (as well as other hazardous food scraps like onion and cooked meat bones) in a secure trash can that they can’t easily raid while you’re enjoying the game.


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FROZEN KALE, CHERRY. AND COCONUT TREAT
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HOMEMADE TREATS

Homemade Dog Treats
Learn to make yummy homemade dog treats
(This healthy recipe, featured in the Three Dog Bakery Cookbook (Andrews McMeel Publishing), comes courtesy of our friends at Three Dog Bakery. 
Yappy New Year Yum Yums)

Makes 12 scrumptious snacks.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons honey
2¾ cups water
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅛ teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
4 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup dried apple chips
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together honey, water, applesauce, vanilla and egg. Combine flour, apple chips, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl and mix thoroughly. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well, scraping sides and bottom of bowl to be sure no dry mixture is left. Spoon into greased muffin pans so that each cup is three-quarters full and bake for approximately 1 hour. Cool and store in a sealed container.


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ICE CREAM

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Casey Curry/Tuesday, July 21, 2015 


Doggie ice cream recipe #1:
  • 1 cup all natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 ripe banana
    Mix all the ingredients in a blender.
    Pour into an ice cube tray or into kid size paper cups.
    Put in the freezer and serve when frozen.

Doggie ice cream recipe #2:
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water
    Thin out the yogurt with the water (you can mix with a whisk or blender). Mix in the berries with a spoon.
    Pour into an ice cube tray or into kid size paper cups.
    Put in the freezer and serve when frozen.

You can get creative with your ingredients. Just avoid anything dogs shouldn't eat, like sugar, artificial sweeteners (like xylitol), grapes and chocolate.


How to Make Homemade Frosty Paws (Dog Ice Cream)
(Elle Belmont)

Overview
Frosty Paws are a frozen treat for dogs created in the 1970s by an Ohio State professor of animal science after a challenge from local ice cream parlor patrons. A dog-friendly alternative to sugary, lactose-laden ice cream, Frosty Paws have a yogurt base that contains less lactase than ice cream, so your dog can tolerate it better. But as tasty as the Frosty Paws treats are to your pooch, they may be cost-prohibitive if you are on a budget. If you want to reward your dog with dog ice cream at a low cost, you can whip up your own frozen treat at home.

Step 1 Place the banana in a blender or food processor. Add 32 ounces plain yogurt. 
Scoop 2 tsp. of peanut butter and 2 tsp. of honey into the mix. Alternatively, try goat's milk yogurt for a treat containing much less lactose.

Step 2 Mix ingredients until well blended.

Step 3
Round up paper cups, small plastic containers, ice cube trays or muffin tins to use as molds for the mixture. Pour small amounts into the cups, muffin tins or plastic containers. Aim for a hockey puck shape and thickness to resemble the original Frosty Paws size.

Step 4 Fill an ice cube tray with the concoction to create handy bite-size pieces you can give to your dog when a regular-size frozen treat is too much.

Step 5 Freeze the treats, then put them in a freezer bag for easy storage.
Step 1 Prepare the basic recipe as above, using 32 ounces of yogurt and banana and omit the honey and peanut butter.
Step 2 Add 1/4 cup strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for an antioxidant boost for your pup.
Step 3 Alternatively, add one can of pumpkin to the basic recipe and add 1/8 tsp. of carob powder.
Step 4 Mix and pour the mixture in the same manner as the basic recipe, and freeze.

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treats continued


Homemade Chicken Jerky Strips: Chewy Treats for Dogs and Cats(Dr Becker - Healthy Pets)
Free-range, organic chicken is one of the healthiest treats you can feed your dog or cat. Packed with species-appropriate protein, B-vitamins, sulfur-containing amino acids, and minerals, chicken can give your four-legged family member extra strength and energy. Plus, most dogs and cats love the taste and aroma of this all-natural treat.
Because chicken is so healthy, you may have considered picking up a package of store-bought chicken jerky treats. They're chewy in texture and last longer than cooked chicken, making them a favorite for many pets and pet owners alike.
However, store-bought chicken jerky treats, especially brands sourced from China, have been implicated in a shocking number of dog deaths and even the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned dog owners of their link to illnesses.1
Purchasing store-bought versions is simply not worth the risk to your pet's health, especially when making a homemade version is incredibly simple. All you need is a basic dehydrator and a package of free-range organic chicken breasts to make homemade chicken jerky your pets will crave.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/15/homemade-chicken-jerky-recipe.aspx?x_cid=20151015_nonlead_homemade-chicken-jerky-recipe_facebookpets
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MEAT

Super Easy Nutritious Pet Treat Recipes
(Dr Becker - Healthy Pets)
Crunchy Beef Cubes

What you'll need:
  • 1 pound lean beef
  • Baking sheet covered with baking parchment
To prepare:
  • Dice beef into half-inch cubes
  • Place cubes close together on baking sheet
  • Put baking sheet into cold oven and heat oven to 300oF
  • Cook for 1 hour
  • Reduce oven temperature to 200oF and prop open oven door (to allow moisture to escape)
  • Continue cooking for 2 additional hours
  • Remove beef cubes from oven and allow to dry overnight at room temperature
  • Place beef cubes in airtight container and keep refrigerated or frozen until ready to serve
Chewy Liver Strips

What you'll need:
  • Beef livers (butcher shops sometimes throw these away or you can buy them at the supermarket)
  • Food dehydrator*
To prepare:
  • Cut liver into 1-inch slices
  • Apply a non-stick spray on the dehydrator drying racks
  • Place the liver slices into the dehydrator for 24 hours
  • Seal in airtight container and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve
*An alternative to using a food dehydrator is to put the liver strips on a greased or non-stick baking sheet and bake them in a 325oF oven for 45 minutes to an hour.

Livertaters

What you'll need:
  • 1 pound liver
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ cups potato flakes
  • Beef or chicken broth
  • Food processor
  • Greased 13 x 9 pan
To prepare:
  • Preheat oven to 400oF
  • Cut liver into approximately 1-inch pieces (to help with the blending and cooking process)
  • Place the liver pieces, egg, garlic powder and potato flakes in food processor
  • Pulse ingredients to combine
  • Add as much broth as needed to make the mixture spreadable (the consistency will be very thick)
  • Spread mixture into pan
  • Bake for 25 minutes; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes
  • Loosen sides with a knife, turn pan over and empty mixture onto wire rack
  • Cool completely before slicing
  • Place slices in airtight container and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve
Turkeyballs

What you'll need:
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped veggies (optional)
To prepare:
  • Preheat oven to 350oF
  • Mix all ingredients in bowl
  • Shape mixture into bite-size balls
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until brown
  • Cool and serve or seal in airtight container and store in fridge or freezer until ready to serve
Turkey Mash

What you'll need:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup diced cooked turkey meat
  • ½ cup chopped cooked veggies
  • ¼ cup grated cheese
To prepare:
  • Warm a small amount of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet
  • Blend the egg and potatoes in a bowl and then spread in the skillet
  • Lay the turkey and veggies on top in even layers
  • Cover and simmer until the egg is cooked and the mixture is warm
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of mixture and cook a few more minutes until cheese is melted and egg is golden brown
  • Cool thoroughly, cut into wedges, seal in airtight container and put in fridge or freezer until ready to serve

Quickie Burgers Dog Treat Recipe
(Dog Channel)

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 large beaten egg 
  • 1/3 cup green peas or shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon crumbled, dried seaweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into patties and broil or saute in a skillet to medium rare. Serve at once.


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PEANUT BUTTER
(WARNING: CHECK PEANUT BUTTER FOR XYLITOL...DANGEROUS TO DOGS)

Peanut Butter and Applesauce Dog Treats
( Kristina N. Lotz CPDT-KA From The Healthy Hound Cookbook– reprinted with permission).  

These yummy snacks a perfect way to celebrate Mom’s Day and your house will smell like peanut butter cookies while these tasty treats are in the oven! Be sure to keep the biscuits fairly uniform in size so they will bake and brown evenly in the oven.

Yields: 3 dozen treats

Ingredients
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup organic peanut butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two cookie sheets.
  2. Mix all ingredients, stirring until well-mixed and ready for kneading. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Depending on the oil in your peanut butter, you might have to add a teaspoon of olive oil if you find the mixture is a little too crumbly.
  3. Roll the dough out to about ¼-inch thickness then cut the dough in desired shapes and place on your cookie sheets.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving or refrigerating.

Peanut Butter and Carob Chip Chompers
Ingredients: 
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter 
¾ cup nonfat milk 
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 
2 cups whole wheat flour 
1 tablespoon baking powder 
1/3 cup whole rolled oats 
1/4 cup unsweetened carob chips 
  
Directions: 
1. Preheat oven to 325° 
2. Mix peanut butter, milk, and applesauce with a whisk until no longer lumpy. 
3. Stir in flour and baking powder. 
4. Mix in rolled oats and carob chips until evenly distributed. 
5. Spoon onto greased cookie sheet (we recommend greasing cookie sheets with coconut oil!) and flatten to about ¼” thickness. 
6. Bake for 20 minutes. 
7. Flip treats and bake an additional 10 minutes. 
8. Allow to cool completely before serving. 
  
TIP: Treats can be stored for about a week in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for up to 2 months. 
  
This treat begs to be played with! Try swapping the carob chips for bacon or liver pieces. Or, try rolling out the dough on a floured surface and cutting into your favorite fun doggy shapes. 

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POTATOES

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Pup-tato Skins Recipe
(Samantha Meyers)

Ingredients: 
  • Fingerling or small yellow or red potatoes
    • You can also use full size russet potatoes, but you will need to cut them into smaller pieces.
    • Make sure they are an appropriate size for your dog so that they do not pose as a choking hazard.
  • Olive oil to lightly coat potatoes
  • Shredded cheese (1 tsp per potato)

Directions:
  1. Lightly coat potatoes with olive oil
  2. Place potatoes on a lined sheet pan 
  3. Bake at 450 until fork-tender; about 45 min depending on the size of your potatoes
  4. When potatoes are cool, cut in half lengthwise 
  5. Scoop out some of the potato to create a small well in your potato
  6. Place potatoes back onto the baking sheet and sprinkle cheese into the well  you have created 
  7. Bake again at 450 for 7-8 minutes or until cheese has melted.

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PUMPKIN

Pumpkin Paw Prints Recipe
(Roberta Deen of Capers Catering Company in Los Angeles)


Easy to make our dogs gobbled them up. They would also make great dog lover gifts to take to your friends this holiday season or any time of year. Package them up in cellophane or a nice tin and you'll have your friends barking for the recipe.
 
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup plain pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup peeled, 1/4” diced, lightly blanched fresh pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
Directions:    
  1. Preheat oven to 325 (300 if using a convection oven)*
  2. Mix above ingredients in a large bowl
  3. Add water to achieve a chocolate-chip cookie like consistency
  4. Line baking sheets with parchment paper
  5. Drop by teaspoons (for the petite puppies) and Tablespoons (for the big guys) onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart
  6. Flatten into rounds with a fork in a cross-hatch pattern
  7. Bake for 10 minutes
  8. Switch the baking sheets front to back, top to bottom and bake for 5-10 minutes longer until golden and firm - adjusting time for teaspoons (a bit less) and for tablespoons (a bit longer)
  9. Turn off oven and leave the door open until the treats cool completely
Yield depends upon size of the cookie

Treats should be fed in moderation. Consult your veterinarian any time you are making changes to your dogs food or diet.


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pupsicles/POPSICLES

Peanut Butter Popsicles
These easy DIY treats will please your pup
(Humane Society of United States)


Serves a family's worth of dogs

1 cup peanut butter, preferably unsalted and unsweetened
Half a ripe banana, mashed
Water as needed

In a small mixing bowl, combine peanut butter with a little water or half a mashed banana. The water and banana aren't essential, but they help with freezing consistency.

Line an ice cube tray or cookie sheet with wax paper. (You don't have to use the paper, but it can make prying the cubes out easier.)

Spoon the mixture into the cubes, or drop onto the tray just like you would cookie dough. Freeze for several hours or overnight. If you need to reuse the tray right away, pop out the cubes and store them in a bag or container in the freezer.

Serve, and turn any hot dog into a happy camper.

Tips
  • Pet popsicles can be made out of all kinds of things your dog (or cats) eat normally, so experiment to see what your dog likes best.
  • You can fill up a rubber Kong-style toy and freeze—a great cool-down treat for when you will be away for a few hours.
  • Try treats suspended in water, watered down wet food, and favorite frozen veggies.
  • Avoid: onions and onion powder, salt, macadamia nuts, tomatoes, potatoes, rhubarb leaves and stems, avocados, and anything else on this list.
(Recipe courtesy of Loren Drummond.)

Bully Pops
(Kristina N. Lotz CPDT-KA - Dog Channel)

Ingredients
  • 5 bully sticks
  • ¼ cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup broth (chicken, beef, etc)
  • ¼ cup flaxseed oil
  • 3 oz paper cups
Directions
  1. Mix carrots, broth, and flaxseed oil in a bowl.
  2. Pour into paper cups
  3. Stand a bully stick into each cup
  4. Freeze
When ready to serve, peel Dixie cup away. Your dog will love eating the frozen treat followed by a nice bully to chew on. Makes approximately 5 pupsicles.

Carob - Peanut Butter Cubes
(Kristina N. Lotz CPDT-KA - Dog Channel)

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
  • ¼ cup Carob Chips
  • 3 – 5 TB Coconut Oil
  • ¼ - ½ cup Water
  • 3 oz paper cups
Directions
  1. Take ingredients and blend in blender until they are about the consistency of a smoothie. Depending on type of peanut butter, you may need to add more water or oil to get it right.
  2. Put in paper cups
  3. Freeze
When ready to serve, simple peel cup away and you have the perfect treat for your pup! Makes roughly 5 cubes

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SWEET POTATOES

Easy-Peasy Sweet Potato Chews
(Dogington Post)

Ingredients: 
1 Large Sweet Potato, washed 
  
Directions: 
1. Preheat oven to 250° 
2. Slice the potato into about 1/3” thick slices. Slice the potato lengthwise for larger, longer lasting chews. 
3. Lay the slices flat, without overlapping, on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 
4. Bake for 3 hours, turning the slices over about halfway through cooking. 
5. Allow the chews to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. 
  
Store these chews in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. 
  
TIP: Cooked as directed, these treats will be soft but chewy. If your dog prefers a crispier treat, cook an additional 30 minutes. The chews may appear too soft when they’re first removed from the oven, but they will continue drying and become harder and chewier as they cool. 

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YOGURT

Strawberry Banana Frozen "Yogurt”
(Kristina N. Lotz CPDT-KA - Dog Channel)

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups whole frozen strawberries
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ¼ - ½ cup water
  • 3 oz paper cups
Directions
  1. Blend strawberries, bananas and oil together. You want this to be thick, like soft serve ice cream. If too think, add water.
  2. Pour into a bowl or dish and serve immediately. OR, pour into paper cups and freeze for later.
  3. Makes about 4 cups.

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