Making your own homemade dog treats can be a fun reward for you dog.
There are many benefits to making your own dog treats at home.
- Control what goes into the recipe. You can ensure that your pet is getting a nutritious and wholesome snack. You can also tailor your dog treat recipes to your dog’s taste preferences
as well as cater to any dietary restrictions. - Prevent unhealthy additives. Many brands of commercial dog treats are filled with preservatives, which help to extend their shelf life. In addition, store bought treats are often made from fillers and byproducts as opposed to natural and high quality ingredients. By creating your own treats at home, you will be able to provide your dog with a healthy snack that is not only nutritious but is also free of unhealthy additives.
- Tasty alternative. Making your own dog treats allows you to provide your pet with a tasty alternative to his usual doggie biscuit
Quick dog treat recipe ideas
Here are a few quick and easy recipes for healthy and nutritious dog treats that you can make in the comfort of your home. Your dog will thank you for reading this!
Leftovers trail mix
Combine any of the following leftovers from your refrigerator to create a flavorful trail mix, which you can pack for a hike or after dog park snack
Ingredients:
- Pieces of meat (if seasoned, make sure to rinse off any flavouring)
- Potatoes
- Vegetables (no onions)
- Fruit (no grapes or raisins)
Directions:
1. Cut ingredients into ½ inch thick pieces
2. Spray lightly with cooking spray
3. Place in a food dehydrator or into a 200 degree preheated oven until dried
Frozen peanut butter yogurt dog treats
The perfect snack to cool your pet down after a vigorous play session
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup peanut butter
Directions:
1. Melt the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl
2. Combine the yogurt and melted peanut butter
3. Pour the mixture into cupcake papers
4. Place in the freezer
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