Finicky Felines And Smoochin' Pooches

Peanut butter dog biscuits If pet food prices have you skipping away from the dog treat aisle, then read on. Today, I will walk you through how I prepare simple puppy (dog) peanut butter biscuits. The recipe doesn't require very many ingredients and the treats take about twenty minutes to bake. Your pooches will be so excited that you're making delicious peanut butter treats for them that they'll even try to help you prepare them. Well, maybe not, but I betcha they'll try to give you a bunch of doggy smooches! Ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 egg ½ cups of creamy peanut butter ¼ cup of warm water Instructions: In a bowl, add the all-purpose flour, creamy peanut butter, eggs, and water. Using a mixer or fork, combine until the ingredients are incorporated together. Lightly dust your countertop with flour and transfer the peanut butter dough to it; roll the dough out. The dough should be kind of stiff and not sticky. Use cookie cutters to cut out cute shapes, o...

Peanut butter oatmeal dog treats Today, I am super excited to share my techniques for making another truly wholesome dog treat with you. After-all, your furry companions deserve healthy food, so that they can be their best selves. These pup treats are the perfect snack to make ahead of time for your cuddly pooch as a reward for their love and companionship, obedience, potty-training, or for any other training in general.  My fur baby seems to think that the treats taste better when they're made in different cute shapes. So, I use three different cookie cutters when I make these dog treats. Plus, using different cookie cutter sizes also allows me to make good use of the leftover dough pieces. The three shapes that I am using for this recipe are a gingerbread man, a star, and a flower-shaped cookie cutter. (I use regular cookie cutters to make mine.) If you don't have any cookie cutters, that's okay too. After rolling out the dough, cut it into squared-shaped pieces, or use a...

Homemade sweet potato dog chewy treats To make this dog treat recipe, you'll need sweet potatoes, a sharp knife, a dehydrator, and time. The hardest part is slicing the sweet potatoes. For this recipe, I do not peel the potatoes, because the peels have so much goodness in them for my fur baby. Contrary to some beliefs, the skin of sweet potatoes is not poisonous. My dog loves sweet potato chewy treats and I love that she does, because they're so healthy for her. They're not only high in fiber, but they're also loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, calcium, potassium, riboflavin, magnesium, and iron. Vitamin A alone helps build healthy muscles, eyes, skin, and fur.  One sweet potato makes several treats, but when I make these treats for my fur baby, I generally slice at least six to eight (depending on their size) sweet potatoes at a time to dehydrate. Ingredients: Sweet potatoes (the amount depends on how many trays that you have to fill) Instructions: Wash the...

Chickpea dog treats This is a healthy dog treat that's packed with nutritional benefits. The dough in this dog treat recipe can be prepared in two ways, baked or dehydrated. I am baking mine today, but I will also include the instructions (towards the end of my article) on how you can dehydrate the dog treats.  The chickpeas are super easy to smash once they're cooked. Ingredients: 1 cup of chickpeas, cooked ½ cup of sweet potato, cooked and peeled ½ cup of carrots, cooked 2 tablespoons of oil 1 cup flour ¼ cup water Instructions: If you need the cooking instructions for chickpeas, go back to read my article "Chickpeas for pooches". In that article I went through all the steps to show how I cook them specifically for pet food. To cook the sweet potato, place it into a pan of boiling water and cook it until it's tender. Boiling a sweet potato usually takes about thirty-five minutes. Drain the water off, allow the sweet potato to cool; peel it and mash it. Set aside...

Holiday Dog Treats These homemade holiday dog treats are a delightful and healthy snack for your beloved fur baby. The combination of peanut butter, oatmeal, and pre-cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or butternut squash provides a tasty and nutritious treat that your dog will surely enjoy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of peanut butter 1 1/4 cup of flour 1/2 cup of pre-cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or butternut squash 1/4 cup of oatmeal Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of pre-cooked sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or butternut squash, and a 1/4 cup of oatmeal. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined. Next, shape the mixture into small bite-sized treats or use a holiday cookie cutter to create fun shapes that will surely bring a wag to your furry friend's tail. Place the treats on greased baking trays. Now, it's time to bake these delectable treats. Pop them into a 400 degree oven and let them bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or u...

How to Make Homemade Pork Rind Dog Treats If you're looking for a fun and easy way to spoil your furry friend, why not try making homemade pork rind dog treats? Not only are they simple to make, but your pup will absolutely love them! Follow these steps to create a delicious and healthy snack for your four-legged companion. Ingredients: Pork shoulder skins Instructions: To start, cut the pork shoulder skins into small pieces. Depending on the size of your pup, you may want to adjust the size of the pork rinds. For example, my Boxer girl prefers treats that she can easily hold with her paws while she enjoys chewing on them. Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium heat. Place the pork skin pieces in the skillet and cook until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove the pork rinds from the skillet and let them cool before giving them to your dog as a tasty treat! Now you can make your furry friend some delicious homemade pork rind dog treats using just pork shoulder skins a...