Buying Healthy Treats
There are many different types of healthy dog goodies out there on the market and many of them are homemade dog treats. These treats should be free of preservatives and additives and contain natural or organic ingredients. Avoid potentially toxic ingredients such as garlic. Look for treats that have few fillers and a high antioxidant and vitamin content. And remember that homemade dog treats have a shorter shelf-life. Homemade treats are available at pet boutiques and online at sites such as doggiebistro.com and threedogbakery.com.Making Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
Making your own treats is fun and saves money. There are many healthy dog treat recipes out there. Below are some sample recipes. For the baked treats, use only as much liquid as is needed to form a firm, most dough.Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
Chicken Broth Cookies
- 2 teaspoons dry yeast + 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Beef Jerky
Choose a very lean cut of beef such as eye of round. Slice into long pieces of about 1/8 inch thick. Preheat your oven to the lowest possible setting. Place strips on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Leave oven door slightly cracked to let moisture escape. Check in about six hours. Meat should not snap but should break fairly easily.
Make Your Own Tasty Recipes
You can also conjure up your own healthy dog treat recipes. For baked treats, the basic rule is two cups dry ingredients to one cup wet ingredients. Generally, biscuits are baked at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes. To devise tasty recipes, pick from the ingredients below:- Chicken Broth
- Beef Broth
- Oatmeal
- Baby Food
- Egg
- Cornmeal
- Flour
- Brewers Yeast
- Parmesan Cheese (a little goes a long way)
- Peanut Butter
- Molasses (a little goes a long way)
- Canned Tuna
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Ginger
- Oregano
Carrot is a very good choice for your Lab.
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