How to Make Low Protein Dog Treats

Dog treats don't need huge amounts of meat or other proteins to taste good. In fact, a low-protein treat might represent a change of pace your dog will like. Chances are, your pet won't even notice that anything is missing.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all purpose white flour
• Large mixing bowl
• 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup cooked vegetables
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• Cookie cutters
• Baking sheet, oiled

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Place 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose white flour in a large mixing bowl and stir them together well.

3. Stir in 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth, 1/2 cup cold water, 1 cup cooked and pureed vegetables and 2 sprigs fresh parsley. Make sure the ingredients are completely mixed. The mixture should form a stiff dough. If it seems too thin, add more flour. If it's too thick, add more broth or water.

4. Put the dough on a floured board and roll it to a thickness of 1/2 inch.

5. Cut the dough into treat sizes with a cookie cutter.

6. Place the low protein dog biscuits on an oiled cookie sheet and bake them for 25 minutes. Allow them to cool and put them in an airtight container.

7. Store the low protein dog biscuits in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• If your dog has medical reasons for being on a low protein diet, talk to your veterinarian before giving your dog low-protein dog treats.