How to Create a Dog Treat Recipe
Homemade dog treats can be fun for both you and your pet. You can experiment with a variety of meats, vegetables and fruits and, best of all, you can control what goes in (and what stays out of) your pet's treats. If you have a basic recipe to start with, you'll be able to use your imagination and the ingredients you have on hand to create a dog treat your little Fido will love.
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Things You'll Need
- Baking sheet
- Grease (such as spray-on nonstick formulas)
- Flour
- Meat
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Fats or oils
- Broths (chicken, beef, vegetable)
- Activated yeast
Instructions
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Making the Treats
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Preheat the oven. Experiment with temperatures, but 350 degrees F is a good place to start.
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Lightly grease a baking sheet. This will prevent the treats from sticking as they bake.
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Start by mixing dry ingredients with yeast. Sometimes, you may just have flour, or you may want to add spices, such as parsley.
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Add other ingredients of your choosing with the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Try healthy fats, such as olive oil. You might also want to add eggs, as well as meats, fruits and veggies. Chicken or beef broth can be used to thin the dough. Mix well.
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Transfer to a floured surface and knead the dough. Roll out and cut either into round cookies or into fun shapes using a cookie cutter.
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Transfer to baking sheet and bake until treats are lightly browned. This will probably take around 30 minutes, depending on what combination of ingredients you chose. Let cool completely before serving.
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Tips & Warnings
It's difficult for dogs to digest corn, so instead of making a cornmeal biscuit, try using rice flour.
Dog treats made with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help overweight dogs lose weight.
Not all foods are okay for dogs to eat. Toxic foods include macadamia nuts and walnuts, sweeteners, chocolate, onion, soy, salt, grapes and raisins, and foods that are rich or spicy.
Check the ASPCA website for a complete list of toxic foods (see link in Resources).
If your dog is overweight or on a special diet, check with your vet first to make sure it's okay to feed your dog homemade treats.
