Treat Recipes
These are just a few treat recipes that I love. They have all been tested by either myself or my brother, Cooper. I'll start with a couple and then rotate new recipes every month.
Bow-Wow Biscuits
| 2 1/2 c. flour | 1 egg beaten |
| 1/2 c. wheat germ | 1 tsp brown sugar |
| 1/2 c. powdered milk | 2 tbsp beef or chicken broth |
| 1/2 tsp salt | 1/2 c. ice water |
| 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 6 slices bacon, crumbled |
| 8 tbsp bacon grease | 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded |
In a medium bowl, mix together the grease, broth and egg. Add remaining ingredients. Mix until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into dog bone shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
| 2 1/4 c. whole wheat flour | 1/3 c. mashed ripe banana |
| 1/2 c. nonfat dry milk | 1/4 c. vegetable oil |
| 1 large egg | 1 tbsp brown sugar |
| 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water | |
Mix all ingredients until will blended. Knead for 2 minutes on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a 2 1/2-inch bone-shaped cookie cutter (or any one you prefer) and place on un-greased baking sheets.Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Food recipes
Making your own food is a good way to save money. Not only are you spending less on dog food, but you spend less at the vet since homemade diets are way healthier. Your human can make a bunch of food ahead of time and freeze portions as well. I love homemade diets - I am on a raw diet which is exactly like a cooked one ... but without the cooking.
As with any change in diet, please let your vet know that you are changing to a homemade diet. It is very important that they know so they can help your human give you the correct amounts and types of food that best suit your needs.
I'll feature a recipe every month - here's the August recipe!
Canine Casserole
This recipe is the most basic of all homemade recipes. For most home-feeders, they follow these meat-veggie-rice proportions when fixing meals for their pups. You can use this over and over again, substituting the meat and veggies.
1 cup cooked chicken or turkey
½ cup steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, squash, spinach, sweet potato)
½ cup prepared brown rice
4 Tbsp. no-sodium broth
Mix and serve.