Thursday
Jul242014
DOG TREATS you can make!
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 11:38PM Leftovers Trail Mix
From Cesar's Way website, Recipe Ideas for Quick and Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
By Nicole Pajer
Combine any of the following leftovers from your refrigerator to create a flavorful trail mix, which you can pack for a hike or after dog park snack
Ingredients
Pieces of meat (if seasoned, make sure to rinse off any flavoring)
Potatoes
Vegetables (no onions)
Fruit (no grapes or raisins)
Directions
Cut ingredients into ½ inch thick pieces
Spray lightly with cooking spray
Place in a food dehydrator or into a 200 degree preheated oven until dried
From Rodale news website:
Vegetarian Treats
Substitute just about any fruit or vegetable in this great vegetarian dog-treat recipe to add variety. This recipe uses an egg as a binding agent, but if you want to make these treats vegan, just mix the dough longer and omit the egg.
Ingredients:
2½ cups flour
¾ cup dry milk powder
½ cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 vegetable bouillon cubes, dissolved in ¾ cup boiling water
½ cup carrots, green beans, apples, or blueberries
1 egg (optional)
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and form into a ball. On a flour-dusted cutting board, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thick.
Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter or any cutter shape your pet will like.
Dehydrate at the highest setting—145 to 155 degrees—until done, approximately 6 to 8 hours.
These treats should be very dry, so add time as necessary.
Sunflower Treats
A popular treat for horses, your dog and cat can enjoy these, too!
Ingredients:
¼ cup sunflower seeds
2 cups flour
½ cup chopped apples
¼ cup carrots, peas, or other vegetables
¼ cup oats, ground to a powder
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup molasses
Directions:
Combine all ingredients but molasses in a large bowl; add molasses and work in until dough is stiff. Additional oats may be added to make the dough stiff.
Roll out dough and cut into shapes or squares
Dehydrate at the highest setting—145 to 155 degrees—until done, for approximately 4 hours.
These treats should be very dry, so add time as necessary.
Sweet Potato Dog Chews
This super-simple chewy dog treat is packed full of vitamins!
Ingredients:
2 to 3 organic sweet potatoes
Directions:
Thoroughly wash and peel sweet potatoes. Slice the sweet potato into ¼-inch slices. You can also cut down the middle lengthwise and slice into ¼-inch strips.
Dehydrate at the highest setting—145 to 155 degrees—until done, about 6 to 8 hours for a chewy texture.
For crunchier treats, dehydrate longer until they have the consistency you like.
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