Dog Foods: Top 10 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

See all 8 photos Please get off me, I just ate a load of dog biscuits and my stomach is full. Source: Turtlewoman

How To Make Healthy Homemade Dog Treats

Allow me to introduce the 4 year old taste tester. His real name is Oakley but my brother calls him "Oxy," which is short for Oxymoron.

He's 60 pounds of muscle covered by a thick coat of hair, yet shivers uncontrollably when the temperature drops to below 60. Instead of barking at strangers, he wags his tail and runs up to the mailman as if he's expecting a delivery of bones. He even gets bullied by my 12 pound Pomeranian! He also thinks that he is the ultimate lap dog. No, believes he is a lap dog. Needless to say, Oakley does not live up to his true image of a large, tough dog.

Well here's another oxymoron for ya. Homemade dog treats are easy and healthy to make! Some people think that healthy food is synonymous with tasteless food that has no texture or appeal. Well Oakley will be happy to tell you that he has given the full paws up for all ten of these homemade dog treats!

Check out the top 10 healthy and easy recipes for dog treats. There are many flavors to choose from, each ingredient with its own health benefits. Some recipes are especially made for dogs with special diet restrictions.

See all 8 photos Oakley's favorite dog treats: Kiss Me CookiesSource: Turtlewoman

Dog Treat Recall Updates

Companies such as Purina, are announcing their recall on Waggin Train Chicken Jerky! (as of Jan/2013) Read more about the dog treat recall here.

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Why Make Your Own Homemade Dog Treats?

I stopped giving my dog commercially made treats from the store ever since the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administrations) scientists issued a warning to consumers that chicken jerky products were associated with kidney failure in dogs. Since then, there has been over 800 complaints made from dog owners and veterinarians.

Making your own dog treats is a smart way to control the ingredients that you put in there, which is a lot safer for your dog. You are also controlling the fat, calories and specific ingredients that provide nutrients.

My dog knows the difference between fresh, healthy homemade dog biscuits and the preservative-filled commercially made treats. Most of the ingredients in these natural dog treat recipes are simple, safe to eat, and are probably available in your pantry.

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Parsley makes their breath smell fresh!

Homemade dog treats that have parsley will give your dog fresh breath, while aiding in digestion. Parsley is also high in vitamins A and C. Your dog will not even notice that there are herbs in his treat! Instead, he will be giving you extra slobbered kisses of appreciation!

See all 8 photos Cookie cutters will give the homemade dog treats a nice look. Dog treats make great gifts too!Source: Turtlewoman

Dog Cookie Recipes

Recipe 1: Kiss Me Cookies (Oakley's favorite)

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes (or 2 tbl fresh chopped parsley)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup water (+2 more tablespoons if dough is too dry)
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
1 cup peanut butter

*Unless noted, use these instructions for all of the other recipes below.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 F.
In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add water and peanut butter. Gently combine the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Knead with your hands until you have a smooth ball of dough. Sometimes I use my Kitchen Aid mixer for faster results.
Take a rolling pin and flatten out the dough. Use a cookie cutter to cut out fun shapes. If you're feeling lazy, just leave the dough as is, and bake it like one whole cookie. You can always break them up after they're cooked.
Make sure you're using a non-stick baking sheet or spray it with PAM.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden. If you want the dog treats to be softer, take them out 10 minutes earlier.

*If you want a "shinier look," you can also brush a thin coat of egg whites on the cookies before baking them.

Recipe 2: Peanut Butter Cookies

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 1/4 cups hot water

Same as recipe 1, except bake at 350 degrees.

Adapted from Dog Treat Kitchen, with a few adjustments.

Remember those thumbprint cookies that we love? Dogs can eat them too!

I believe dogs are colorblind, however, I'm sure you dog's nose will be sniffing rainbows when he sees this delightful treat. Originally known as Thumbprint Peanut Butter Cookies, it includes a sugar-free strawberry jam that adds a special flavor and smell.

Make sure your jam does not contain xylitol, as it is a harmful artificial sweetener.

If you make you like to make your own jam at home and want to use it for this recipe, avoid using white grape juice. Grapes are one of the of foods poisonous to dogs. Instead, substitute for apple juice.
You can also substitute water for the chicken both if your dog is on a low-sodium diet.

Recipe 3 Pink Delight Paw Print Cookies

*This recipe will be a lot of fun for your kids to help out with since they can press their thumb into the cookie dough to create an imprint.

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup strawberry jam, sugar free

Instructions:

Whisk together the flour, oats and cinnamon. Place the chicken broth, peanut butter, and water in a bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. Stir together the warm peanut butter and liquids, until well mixed.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir, using a fork, until a dough forms.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Using a tablespoon sized cookie scooper, scoop out rounded balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Create an indentation, and flatten each cookie.
Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees F. Leave the peanut butter dog treats in the oven, once it's turned off, to cool.
Once the dog treats are completely cooled, place the jam in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 10 seconds. Then stir the jam. If needed, microwave for another 10 seconds and stir. You want a smooth liquid consistency. Using a 1/2 teaspoon, gently spoon the jam into each cookies indentation. Let the jam cool completely before moving the dog treats.

See all 8 photos Add organic pumpkin puree to dog treats for nutritional benefits, texture, and moisture. They love it! Source: Turtlewoman

Pumpkin is healthy for dogs!

Pumpkin is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin c and e, which help to reduce cataracts and heart problems. The pumpkin is also great for weight loss, since pumpkin acts as a healthy filler.

Instead of cream of wheat you can add 3/4 cup of rolled oats.

Soft homemade dog treats for SENIOR DOGS

Recipe 4 Pumpkin Puurfection

One 15 oz. can organic pumpkin puree (NOT the spiced pie filling)
3/4 cup cream of wheat (or rice cereal if wheat-sensitive)
1/2 cup dry powdered milk

You can mix the cream of wheat dry; no need to cook it first.

Bake at 300 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

Adapted from All Natural Dog Treat

Cinnamon is good for dogs with arthritis or diabetes!

Cinnamon is good for your dog's heart since it improves circulation. It has anti-inflammatory properties which helps relieve pain in your dog's joints. My senior Pomeranian (15 years old) has arthritis and loves this particular treat. Cinnamon also helps regulate blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels. If your dog is diabetic, this is the perfect treat for him.

Homemade dog treat recipe for dogs with ARTHRITIS

Recipe 5. Apple Cinnamon Dog Biscuits

1 cup natural applesauce(or chopped apple)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon parsley
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup coconut oil (or olive oil)
5 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup powdered milk (or cream of wheat)
2 large organic eggs

Refrigerate dough for 1.5 hours or overnight.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

See all 8 photos What an easy way to sneak vegetable in your dog's healthy diet! Source: maxstraeten, morgueFiles, free photo service

Dog treat recipes for VEGETARIAN DIETS

Recipe 6 Vegetarian muffins

1 apple, shredded of finely chopped
2 cups carrots, shredded
cup plus 2 tablespoon molasses
cup water
1 cup flax seed
cup dry oats
cup whole wheat flour

Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees or until browned.

Adapted from Dog Paw Print

See all 8 photos Source: Turtlewoman

Dog biscuit recipes for MEAT LOVERS

Recipe 7 Beef Dog Treat

1 lb of ground beef,(preferably grass-fed) or turkey, chicken, lamb
1 cup of beef liver (or chicken liver)

Chop the liver into pieces. Mix it in with the ground meat. Scoop the meat into the jerky gun and squeeze the meat mixture on the sheets of your dehydrator. Set the dehydrator at 165 degrees for about 3-4 hours, or until the meat is dry and crunchy.

If you don't have a dehydrator, spread the mixture on a greased baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees F for 4-6 hours. Do not marinate the meat with any sauce such as soy sauce, etc. Dogs don't need to eat excess salt and trust me, they will love these treats just the way they are!

See all 8 photos Source: Turtlewoman

Recipe 8: Chicken Dog Biscuits

1 lb chicken giblets
cup of the broth reserved from boiling the chicken giblets
3 tablespoon coconut oil
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal

In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil and cook chicken giblets. In a blender, combine the cooked giblets, cup of stock, olive oil and eggs . Blend until the ingredients are mixed but still a little chunky. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl and add in the last three flours. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto greased cookie sheets and bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. Keep the biscuits in the freezer and take out as needed. They can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Recipe adapted from Pennies on a Platter

Kidney and liver disease diet restrictions

If your dog has kidney disease, it should be fed a low phosphorus diet. Vegetables that are low in phosphorus include: squashes, zucchini, and sweet potatoes.

For dogs with liver disease or chronic pancreatic, they are not restricted to flour or phosphorus. However, its important to limit fat intake. These biscuits are perfect for them since it does not contain fat or animal protein.

Low Fat and Low Phosphorus

Recipe 9: Veggies Treat

2 1/2 cups rice flour or brown rice flour
1 cup cooked vegetables (winter squashes, zucchini, or sweet potatoes)
1 tsp dried parsley
6 tbsp low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1/2 cups cold water

Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 25 minutes. Feed to your dog up to a week and freeze leftovers.

Gluten-intolerant dogs

If your dog is allergic to wheat, try substituting amaranth flour, rice flour, millet flour, quinoa flour, almond flour, corn flour/starch/meal, oat flour, or potato starch/flour.

Vegan Diets

Recipe 10 Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits

1 banana (mashed)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup oats
1/2 cup apple sauce
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until edges browned. Cool and refrigerate.

Adapted from Doggy Dessert Chef

See all 8 photos Source: Turtlewoman

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How to Store the Dog Treats!

In general you should store dog treats the same way you would with homemade cookies for people. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.

Since the dog treats have no preservatives, it is important to make sure the cookies are crisp and dry. Softer cookies will not last as long. Store your homemade dog biscuits in a tight canister or tight zip lock bag.

If left outside in a cool environment, hard cookies can last up to 2 weeks.
If left in the refrigerator, they will last up to 2 months.
If it will take some time for your dog(s) to eat all these up it is a good idea to freeze any that will not be eaten within a reasonably short time.

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