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There are thousands of dog treat products on the market, so why would you consider making your own? For starters, when you make your own dog treats, you have control over what ingredients are included. Want another reason to make these vet-approved dog treats? The recipes are quick, easy, and fun!
Apple Pretzels Recipe for Dogs
The recipe may look like it has a lot of steps, but this three-ingredient baked treat is easy to make. Plus, if you’ve ever made pretzels, you know they’re fun to roll and twist. You can even make your own crazy shapes. Your dog won’t care how you twist them. They’ll love the taste either way.
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup plain, unsweetened applesauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
- Beat egg and set aside
- Mix applesauce and almond flour in a large bowl
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the egg into a bowl and set aside
- Pour the rest of the egg into the bowl with mixed ingredients
- Stir the mixture until a dough forms
- Take a two-tablespoon-size piece of dough and roll into a tube
- Take each tube and make into a “U” shape, then twist the ends together and fold back to the top to make a pretzel shape
- Place the pretzels onto the baking tray
- Brush the top of each pretzel with the remaining egg
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, until they’re slightly browned and firm
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving
Blackberry Biscuit Dog Treats Recipe
Pick up some extra blackberries next time you’re at the farmer’s market to make these vet-approved blackberry biscuits for your dog. Your dog will love them, and you may even be tempted to take a bite!
Ingredients
- 4 cups almond flour
- ¾ cup flax meal
- ½ cup blackberries
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mix all ingredients together with 1 cup water to form a dough
- Roll dough until 1/4-inch thick
- Cut out biscuits with small cookie cutter
- Re-roll remaining dough and cut out more biscuits
- Place biscuits 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet
- Bake for 30 minutes, until nicely browned and firm
- Remove biscuits from oven and allow to cool before serving
Mini Omelette Recipe for Dogs
What makes this omelette different from one you’d make for yourself? Maybe only the absence of spices, herbs, and butter. Your dog won’t miss that stuff and will love this healthy treat. They’ll be so busy gobbling it down that they won’t even mind if you make one for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (Note: eating raw egg whites can give dogs biotin deficiency. Be sure to cook the eggs all the way through before giving them to your pet.)
- ½ cup cooked, thinly-sliced salmon or pulled grilled chicken (If using chicken, ensure it’s skinless and boneless)
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
Directions
- Lightly grease frying pan with a small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Turn the heat for the frying pan to medium/high
- Crack eggs into a bowl and stir with fork until mixed
- Once the frying pan is heated, gently pour the mixed eggs into the center of the frying pan
- Tilt the pan to spread the egg mixture evenly
- Once the egg is halfway firm, sprinkle on the green pepper and salmon or grilled chicken
- With a spatula, fold the egg in half and allow to heat until egg appears to be firm
- Remove omelet from pan and place on plate
- Allow to cool and serve
Frozen Meat Treats Recipe for Dogs
Chicken and carrots are two of dogs’ favorite foods. This vet-approved frozen meat treat adds another — a little yogurt. Freeze the treats in ice cube trays, and you’ll have a ready-made treat for your dog anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grilled chicken (ensure the chicken is skinless and boneless)
- ¾ cup plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt (don’t use yogurt with xylitol, which is poisonous to dogs)
- 1 carrot (use a smaller amount if your dog is diabetic)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, then freeze. For small dogs, you can pour the mixture into a piping bag and pipe little droplets onto a parchment-lined baking sheet before freezing
Red, White, and Blue Yogurt Popsicles Recipe for Dogs
Made with fresh berries, these patriotic popsicles make a great treat for your dog on the Fourth of July or really an hot day. As a plus, they’re quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (use a smaller amount if your dog is diabetic)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (don’t use yogurt containing xylitol, which is poisonous to dogs)
Directions
- Gently mix all ingredients together in a bowl
- Pour mixture into ice cube tray or large mold
- Freeze for at least 4 – 5 hours
- Remove one popsicle, and let your dog enjoy!