People always ask me to recommend
some high quality treats for their
furry friends and I always
lovingly suggest that the best way
to make sure your pup has the best
is to read the labels! Make sure
the ingredients in your treats are
all natural. The fewest number of
ingredients listed is always best.
Also, a good rule of thumb is to
make sure there is nothing in the
ingredient listing that is hard to
pronounce. Ingredients like:
chicken, duck, lamb, rice, sweet
potato - these are all excellent.
Ingredients like By-Products,
preservatives, and additives are
usually to be avoided.
For those who have the time and
want to experiment and make some
treats for their dogs, here are
some recipes I like:
Apple Crunch Pupcakes
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup dried apple chips ( you can
also use fresh fruit)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten slightly
4 tablespoons honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray
muffin tin with cooling spray. Mix
all wet ingredients thoroughly.
Combine dry ingredients in
separate bowl. Add wet to dry
slowly , scraping well to make
sure no dry mixture is left. Pour
into muffin tins. Bake for 1 1/4
hours or until a toothpick
inserted into center comes out
dry. Store in a sealed container.
Makes around 12-14 pupcakes.
Archie Squares
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered dry milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. brown sugar or honey
6 tbs. meat or bacon drippings,
cold right from refrigerator, not
melted or soft!
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Ice water
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly oil
a cookie sheet. Combine flour, dry
milk, garlic powder and sugar. Cut
in meat drippings until mixture
resembles corn meal. Mix in egg.
Add enough water so that mixture
forms a ball. Using your fingers,
pat out dough onto cookie sheet to
1/2" thick. Cut dough into squares
appropriate for your dog size.
Prick each cookie with fork. Bake
25-30 minutes. Remove from tray
and cool on rack. Store in
airtight container.
Bad Breath Banishers
2 cups brown rice flour
1 Tablespoon activated charcoal
(find this at drugstores, not the
briquets!)
3 Tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup low fat milk
Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil
a cookie sheet. Combine flour and
charcoal. Add all the other
ingredients. Drop teaspoonfuls on
oiled sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Bake 15-20 minutes. Store in
airtight container in the
refrigerator.
Bait Snacks
½ cup warm water
1/2 cup powdered dry milk
1 pound liver, chopped
½ cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup corn meal
1 cup whole wheat flour
Liquefy liver and water in food
processor. Pour into a mixing bowl
and add all the other ingredients.
Mix well and pour onto greased
cookie sheet. Spread evenly. Bake
at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut
quickly into squares while hot (or
use cookie cutter) . Store in
freezer. Variation: You can
substitute ½ cup peanut butter
instead of the liver and garlic.
Banana Biscotti
5 cups flour
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups banana, pureed
2 teaspoons vanilla
water
Preheat oven to 325F. Place dry
ingredients in large bowl. Make a
well in the center. Blend egg, oil
and banana together. Add into the
dry ingredients in well. start
combining together. Add water, one
teaspoon at a time as needed.
Knead by hand on table until mixed
thoroughly. Form into logs
approximately 2" - 2 1/2" high.
Flatten so that log iis 6" -- 7"
wide by 1" high. Place on
non-stick baking sheets or lightly
greased ones. Bake 30 - 40
minutes. Remove and cool for 10
minutes. Slice into 1/2" - 3/4"
slices. Place on baking sheets and
bake for about 20 minutes or until
golden brown. Cool. Store in
airtight container.
Bowser Biscuits
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups flour
2 cups warm chicken or beef broth
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 cups cracked wheat
1/4 cup honey
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 Egg; Beaten
In small bowl, dissolve yeast in
warm water. In large bowl combine
broth, powdered milk, margarine,
honey, egg. Add yeast/water and
mix well. Stir in flour, cornmeal,
wheat germ and cracked wheat. Mix
well. Add whole wheat flour, 1/2
cup at a time, mixing well after
each addition. Knead in the final
amounts of flour by hand and
continue kneading for 4-5 minutes
until dough is not sticky. Pat or
roll dough to 1/2" thickness and
cut into bone shapes. Place on a
greased cookie sheet, cover
lightly and let set for 20
minutes. Bake in a 350F. oven for
45 minutes. Turn off heat and
leave in oven several hours or
over night. Makes approximately 3
1/2 pounds.
Cheese Multi-Grain Dog Biscuits
1 cup uncooked Oatmeal
1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered Milk
1 cup wheat germ
4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese
3 cups whole wheat flour
In large bowl pour hot water over
oatmeal and butter/bacon
drippings; let stand for 5
minutes. Stir in powdered milk,
grated cheese, egg. Add cornmeal
and wheat germ. Mix well. Add
flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing
well after each addition. Knead
3-4 minutes, adding more flour if
necessary to make a very stiff
dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2"
thickness. Cut into shapes and
place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour at 300F. Turn off
heat and dry in oven for 1 1/2
hours or longer. Makes
approximately 2 1/4 pounds.
Cheesie Bacon Biscuits
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 stick margarine, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar
cheese
2/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked crisp,
drained, and crumbled
Combine flour, soda and salt; mix
well and set aside. Cream butter
and sugar; beat in egg and
vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing
well. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Drop dough by rounded
teaspoons onto ungreased baking
sheets. Bake at 350 for 16
minutes. Cool on baking sheet for
a minute or so before removing to
cooling rack.
Cheesie Bites
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon soft butter or
margarine
1/2 cup milk
Mix flour and cheese together. Add
the softened butter. Slowly add
milk till you form a stiff dough.
You may not need all of the milk.
Knead on floured board for a few
minutes. Roll out to 1/4 inch
thickness. Cut into shapes and
place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 350 degrees oven for 15
minutes. Let cool in oven with the
door slightly open till cold and
firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh.
Chicken Liver Cookies
2 cups Flour
3 tbs. Vegetable oil
1 cup wheat germ or cornmeal if
wheat allergies are a problem
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. parsley
1 cup cooked chicken liver,
chopped
Combine flour and wheat germ. In
separate bowl, beat egg with oil,
then add broth & parsley, mix
well. Add the dry ingredients to
bowl a little at a time, stirring
well. Fold in chicken livers and
mix well. Dough will be firm. Turn
dough out on lightly floured
surface and knead briefly. Roll
out 1/2" thick and cut into
shapes. Place on greased cookie
sheet 1" apart. Bake at 400F for
15 minutes or until firm. Store in
refrigerator.
When you use premium ingredients
and make these treats with love,
your dog will be as thankful for
having you around as you are for
having him!
About the Author - Lisa M
Andrews is an expert on healthy
dog treats, gourmet dog treats,
and recipes for treats for dogs.
For more unique
recipes for dog treats ,
contact Lisa!! She loves spending
time with her 3 dogs and assisting
dog lovers with finding the right
dog treats for their pets' health
needs. She also enjoys talking
with dog owners and hearing the
stories about their favorite pets.
By Lisa M Andrews
Published: 8/06/2007 |
