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Dog Treat Recipes?
AzAfshin
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I was reading 84Bravo's post on his finicky dog and it seems there are a lot of people here who make their own dog foods and treats. We don't have the time to make dog food everyday, but could make treats once a week for our dog.
So, anyone have any good/healthy dog treat recipes?
So, anyone have any good/healthy dog treat recipes?
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I even eat a few[;)]
I thought grains and sugars weren't good for dogs?
Dogs can eat grains in moderation.
Come on dog lovers, give us more ideas on how to pamper our friends [:)]
I have a big dehydrator. I will try the Sweet potato treats.
Thanks.
Keep em' coming.
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I actually just started a big batch of dehydrated Sweet potatoes. I had some I had bought a while back, and had not used.
This thread reminded me of that.
Thin lenghtwise slices, 10 trays worth. 135* I'll have to figure out how long by checking on em'.
Do not want them too dry. Want to keep them somewhat chewy.
I appreciate the tip.
He liked some raw tidbits.
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I start out with steamed rice or grains, as long as it's not wheat or any other grains that is bad for dogs as found on the net and throw it into a blender, add your choice of steamed vegetables, such as carrots, celery,broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and a multitude of others. But stay away from onions, garlic, corn and a few other vegetables that are poisonous or bad for dogs. You can find a list of what is poisonous to dogs On the net. Throw in some steamed fruit such as apples or any other fruit you choose. Stay away from raisins, grapes, or any other fruit that is poisonous or bad for dogs, which can be found on the net also. Throw in any cooked meat a your choice, pur?e the mixture with alittle gravy to complement the meat that you threw in it and make it wet enough to make a dough out of it. Roll it out on a rice flour floured cutting board. Cut them with your doggie biscuit cookie cutters, or just form into logs or cookies, and then bake them like you would a cookie. Keep them in the refrigerator or freezer
If you noticed I recommend to steam everything, that way you lock in the nutrients. You can also use raw fruits and vegetables if you prefer
I also give my dog raw fruits and vegetables alone as a treat, again staying away from the poisonous types. Plus just before bed, I give him a raw carrot to clean his teeth
Combined with peanut butter and baked, they were pretty tasty.
I used to make some from the Spent grains of my beer brewing.
Combined with peanut butter and baked, they were pretty tasty.
mmmm trub....
(I hear that is a large component in Doritos spice....)
quote:Originally posted by Cubslover
I used to make some from the Spent grains of my beer brewing.
Combined with peanut butter and baked, they were pretty tasty.
mmmm trub....
(I hear that is a large component in Doritos spice....)
really? I haven't heard that.
There is a food truck at home that uses spent grains to make waffles. The waffles are then "buns" for hot sandwhiches and burgers.
Almost any meat is suitable, even fish, but make sure you debone it either before or after you cook it, not just fish but all meats. Plus the deskin any poultry before cooking, the skin is to high in fat . But of course most vegetables are suitable, just stay away from the ones that are bad for dogs. And grains, just stay away from wheat, corn, and I think there's one more grain it's not good for dogs.
Of course an Internet search will tell you what fruits, vegetables, and grains that aren't good for your dog.
You can even cook up a enough for a 14 day supply for your dog, and freeze some of it. Then the following week cook a different meat, and so on and so forth. It won't take you very long to where you'll have enough l froze, that if you keep up on it cooking once or twice a week, your dog will have quite a variety each week .
I think this Sunday I'm going to start making my own dog food again. I am going to get both my slow cooker's going. Maybe even make a couple during the week at night after work.
If you buy everything on Sell, it's not really that much more expensive than dry dog food. And a whole lot healthier for your dog.
But when it comes to dog treats the only good ones we can find are the Blue Buffalo ones that are a bit on the pricey side. But a lot of good ideas coming from you guys and looks like I finally have a good excuse to buy a dehydrator.
NO chocolate!!! Most of you probably know that. I've read It will cause seizures and kill a dog painfully. Heard also, it will build up like a heavy metal and eventually become toxic. Not an expert, but I won't give my animals any.
Chocolate is actually poisonous to humans also. It just takes a lot of it to have enough of the poison to kill a person. For a dog, it takes a lot less.