Not all peanut butters are created equal, choose a specialty peanut or nut butter made just for dogs. Always read the ingredients of the peanut butter you choose to ensure there are no toxic ingredients for pets.
Choose the right jar of dog-friendly peanut butter or maker your own healthy version with three simple ingredients. When you make it yourself you know exactly what is in every batch. We love this simple video by Minyoung Morita. Along with great videos, Minyoung also teaches courses to help you start your own bakery – DogBakeryAcademy.com
When making your own dog treats, ingredients matter! Choose quality products, but don’t overpay for cute marketing. Read the fine print to make sure they do not include anything that is toxic or won’t sit well with your pet.
Freshens breath
Ease digestive issues and an upset stomach
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, helps regulate blood sugar
Antioxidant
If you are planning to fill your automatic feeder with homemade treats, you will want to make sure you create them in the right size to fit. You can do so by cutting the dough into small pieces.
A healthy dog treat recipe that can be adapted to your pups taste and needs. Start with five ingredients and add additional flavors, seeds, and spices to enhance the nutritional value for your pup. Be sure to use Dog-Friendly Peanut Butter or make your own.
1. Pre-heat oven to 350°
2. Add whole wheat flour and egg to a medium mixing bowl and blend.
3. Add dog-friendly peanut butter and water to mixing bowl and blend
4. Add raw honey and mix all ingredients.
5. Dough will be a little sticky, form into a ball and place on lightly floured surface. Work dough into a ball before rolling to a 1/2 -3/4 inch thick layer, adding a bit more flour if necessary.
6. Using a cookie cutter or knife, cut into treat shapes that are sized right for your dog.
7. Place treats onto a baking sheet and place in oven and cook 15 minutes. Add additional time if you made your treats thicker.
8. After treats cool, place in an airtight container for up to 2 months or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Options:
Warning: Discuss the amount and safety of each option with your Veterinarian.
When making your own kitty treats, start with a basic recipe and experiment to find the perfect blend of high quality ingredients that your kitty will love. When choosing the canned fish or meat, make sure it is packed in water and not oil.
The perfect 3 ingredient recipe to create treats your cat will love. Add additional herbs and spices to enhance the flavor and nutrition of your treats, creating the perfect kitty treats.
1. Mix all ingredients together
2. Roll on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness
3. Using cookie cutters or knife cut into cat-sized treats
4. Bake for 10 minutes or longer depending on thickness of treats
5. Store in airtight container for up 2 weeks.
Options:
Note: Always consult your Veterinarian before adding additional ingredients and to verify the amount that should be added.