Making homemade treats for your dog is fun, economical, and ensures you know exactly what your pet is eating. Here are some safe and easy recipes.
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients:
•1 ripe banana
•1/2 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free!)
•1 cup oat flour
Instructions:
1Mash banana in a bowl
2Mix in peanut butter
3Add oat flour until dough forms
4Roll into small balls
5Freeze for 2 hours
Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Ingredients:
•2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
•2 eggs
•1/2 cup canned pumpkin (pure, not pie filling)
•2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions:
1Preheat oven to 350F (175C)
2Mix all ingredients until dough forms
3Roll out and cut into shapes
4Bake for 40 minutes
5Let cool completely
Sweet Potato Chews
Ingredients:
•2 sweet potatoes
Instructions:
1Preheat oven to 250F (120C)
2Slice sweet potatoes into 1/3 inch slices
3Place on baking sheet
4Bake for 3 hours, flipping halfway
5Store in airtight container
Frozen Watermelon Treats
Ingredients:
•2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
•1 cup coconut water
Instructions:
1Blend watermelon and coconut water
2Pour into ice cube trays
3Freeze for 4 hours
4Perfect for hot days!
Safety Tips:
•Avoid: chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions, garlic
•Check all peanut butter for xylitol
•Introduce new treats slowly
•Store properly (fridge for most, freezer for others)
•Treats should be max 10% of daily calories
Allergy Note:
If your dog has food allergies, consult your vet before making homemade treats.
Source
EasyPetClub
