I must admit that I love to come home and smell something baking in the oven or see that someone is cooking in the kitchen but that excitement ends when I find out that it's not for me it's for Bear, our dog. My son got a dog biscuit cookie cutter and recipe book in his stocking a few years ago.
I wish I could go back in time and bake treats for all of my childhood dogs I know that they would have loved it more than the hard dog bone shaped biscuits that came in a box back in the 70's. I had one dog in particular, Jason, that loved treats. He would often wait for me after school or he would wait for me to finish football practice. On the way home there was a hotdog/hamburger joint and I would buy myself and Jason a hamburger. We both loved it and that is such a good memory I have of my childhood. I thought I would share with you a few recipes (one for warm weather and one for any time) for pets that are healthy and delicious and will hopefully help create great memories for you and your pet.
Recipes for Dogs
Yogurt and Banana Treats
- 16 oz. plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 chopped banana
Mix together, place in molds or mini muffin tins and freeze overnight, and serve.
Apple Cheddar Biscuits
- 2 cups barley flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Bone-shaped or other cookie cutters
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and about 3 tablespoons water to form a dough. Roll out mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thick; remove plastic wrap and cut out biscuits with a 3 1/2-inch bone-shaped or other cookie cutters. Reroll scraps and continue cutting out biscuits.
3. Space biscuits 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until nicely browned and firm.
4. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack. Turn off oven and place biscuits on a wire rack in the oven overnight. Remove from oven and store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
No Time To Bake for Fido! No worries:
If you do not have time to bake there are healthy options that you can buy.
LEAN TREATS
Made with bite-size pieces of skinless chicken and are low in fat, they’re veterinarian recommended.Learn more Here: Lean Treats
PRO-TREAT FREEZE DRIED TREATS
These bite-size full-flavor treats can also be used as a training tool.Learn More Here: Pro-Treat Freeze Dried Livers.
Recipes For Cats
Catsicles
- 15 8-ounce plastic cups
- 1 5.5-ounce can of your cat’s favorite wet food (smooth, not chunky, works best)
- Catnip and/or soft cat treats (optional)
- One small square of plastic wrap
- Mix cat food and treats in a bowl in a minimum 2 parts food to 1 part treat ratio
- Fill plastic cups with mixture about ½” high with the mixture. Put plastic wrap on top to avoid freezer burn.
- Stack cups, flattening treat mixture into the disk, and freeze overnight.
- Run warm water over bottom cup until it releases. Put the treat in the bowl and let stand about 5 minutes.
- Serve.
Catnip Crumbles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons catnip
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheet with foil.
2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients by hand.
3. Spread mixture on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
4. Drain any excess fat and crumble. Refrigerate whatever’s left.
No time to Bake for Fluffy! No Worries
LEAN TREATS
Made with skinless chicken and are low in fat, they’re recommended by veterinarians.Learn more here: Lean Treats for Cats
I hope these recipes are enjoyed by your pets and help your homes smell delicious but more importantly I hope they bring wonderful memories to you and your pets.
To Your Pet's Good Health,
Dr. Barry
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https://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-nutrition/homemade-summer-cat-treat/
http://doggydessertchef.com/2011/04/01/catnip-crumbles/
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