Homemade Healthy Dog Treats

Whether you're hunting for a reasonable
alternative to store-bought treats or prefer a
healthy, fun gift for a dog-loving friend,
homemade dog treats can be a fun activity.
Homemade treats are much healthier, and for the
reason that you have full control over what goes
in them you can stay clear of incorporating
common allergens like corn.

There are dozens of recipes online for dog
treats, from biscuits to soft treats and even
frozen goodies. You can even buy canine
cookbooks. If you're just getting started,
though, here are two easy recipes. These make
for an especially fun family activity; they're
easy enough for your kids to help, and when it's
finished you can share with your furry family as
well.

Chicken Biscuit Recipe

A dry, meat-filled cookie that's sure to entice
your pooch.

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. (canned is
fine too)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup flour (use bean flower if your pup has a
wheat allergy)

1/3 cup cornmeal or farina (dry cream of wheat)

1 tablespoon softened butter

In a bowl, combine the chicken, broth and
butter. Mix well. Then add the cornmeal or
farina and knead until the dough is no longer so
sticky. Cut into shapes or one-inch stripes and
place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350
for 20 minutes or until they have hardened.
Allow the biscuits to cool completely before
feeding to your dog.

"Pupsicle" Recipe

For hot summer days, nothing cools your dog off
as well as a healthy frozen treat.

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 ripe banana

16 ounces plain yogurt

Mix together all of the ingredients, mashing
the banana with a fork or using a blender or
hand mixer to achieve a smooth consistency. You
can then pour the mixture into ice cube trays,
popsicle trays or into small plastic bags for
shaping.

Freeze the popsicles for several hours or until
totally solid. Humans can eat these treats, too,
so you can share the popsicle with your dog on a
hot summer day.

Some foods are toxic to dogs, and should never
be used in dog treats or other edible items:
Chocolate, Onions, Grapes, Garlic

You should also avoid adding too many
sweeteners, salt or spices to the dog treats.
Dogs are more sensitive to these flavors and
require much less seasoning than humans do.
Whenever you try a new treat with your pet, make
a small batch first and test to make sure your
pet likes them and there is no stomach upset. If
he doesn't react well to one recipe, you can
always try another.

To keep your pet's food fresh, store in the
refrigerator or a sealed container. Keep in mind
that your homemade treats will not have
preservatives like store dog cookies do, so be
sure to use them up quickly to prevent them from
going bad.

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There are plenty of recipe ideas available online
and also canine cookbooks which can be found in
specialist pet food stores. Resourced
http://www.chudleys.com

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