Dogs are important family members and deserve only the best, which means healthy and safe dog treats. The best way to ensure your dog eats safe treats is to make them yourself. Making homemade dog treats gives you control over the ingredients.
Safe Dog Treat Ingredients: What can you include? Many vegetables and fruits are safe for dogs. Or you can make a meaty dog treat recipe. Today, we’ll talk about some safe treats you can make at home.
Get a silicone mold and spoon the mixture into each cavity. Add some cinnamon for extra health benefits. Fill in all cavities and then place in the freezer for an hour. Serve them solid. RELATED: Benefits of cinnamon and pumpkin for dogs …Chicken And Carrot Popsicles. This is my dog Milo’s favorite homemade dog treat. He goes nuts when I put it out of the freezer. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken leg thighs or leg quarters. 2 large carrots, shredded. Pinch of turmeric. Pinch of ginger. Directions: Poach chicken meat with enough water to cover, until cooked through. Add shredded carrots. Leave the chicken “soup” to cool. Remove chicken meat and cut it into small pieces. Then return to the broth. Add ginger and turmeric. Pour chicken soup into muffin tin mold. Put it in the freezer. Leave it to freeze overnight. Before serving, heat for a few seconds so that you can remove it from the mold. RELATED: Can dogs eat carrots? Fish Dog Treats. Dogs love fish, and it is one of the best ingredients you can use in their diet. Here is a simple recipe you can make. Ingredients: 1 cup (raw or canned) fish of your choice (eg salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel). 2 eggs. 1 cup roasted chickpeas. Directions: Whisk the eggs until blended. Preheat the oven to 350 F, and in the meantime, grind the roasted chickpeas in a food processor until it looks like flour. Mix everything together in a large bowl. Roll it on a flat surface and cut any shapes you want using a cookie cutter. Place on a baking tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. RELATED: Is fish safe for dogs? Dog-Safe Ice Cream. You can never go wrong with ice cream. Here is a refreshing dog ice cream recipe for those warm and sunny days. Ingredients: 1 ripe banana. ½ cup blueberries. ½ tsp cinnamon. 1 cup Greek or plain yogurt, or any unsweetened dairy-free alternative. Directions: Cut a ripe banana into small pieces. Blend together bananas, blueberries, cinnamon, and yogurt (make sure your yogurt option is free from xylitol and added sugars). Pour the smooth mixture into dog molds and freeze. RELATED: Find more safe ice cream recipes for dogs …Gingerbread Cookies For Dogs. Gngerbread cookies are a holiday favorite … and there’s no reason your dog can’t enjoy them too. You’ll just need to modify the treats recipe a bit by using this grain-free treat recipe. Ginger has health benefits for dogs as well! Ingredients: 2 ½ cups chickpea flour. 1 tsp cinnamon. 2 Tbsp ground ginger. Honey (depending on your dog’s size, ¼ teaspoon per 20 lbs of weight)*. ½ cup warm water. ¼ cup flaxseed or MCT oil. Directions: Preheat the oven to 325F. Mix ginger, cinnamon, and flour in a large bowl. Then, in a small bowl, stir together honey, oil, and water. Pour the honey mixture into the flour and stir until you have a smooth mixture. Roll out the cookie dough to thickness of approximately half an inch. Cut the cookies into shapes. Lightly oil your baking sheet and place the cookies on it. Bake for 20 minutes and then let the biscuits cool down. *Caution: Don’t give honey to puppies under 1 year old.
Raw honey can pose a risk to puppies’ health as it may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to illness.
When considering homemade dog treats, it’s important to remember that they should not replace your dog’s regular meals. They are meant to serve as rewards for training sessions and good behavior.
As a guideline, treats should not exceed 10% of your dog’s daily calorie intake. This means that 90% of your dog’s diet should come from their regular dog food.
