Since we have three VERY SPOILED pups...we go through a lot of dog treats! Not all of them are homemade, but I do enjoy making them...and they do enjoy eating them! And this is the easiest recipe I have found...no rolling...no cookie cutters...and only two ingredients. And it is much better for your waistline to make treats for your pups, than for yourself.
Quick Dog Treats
adapted from Eco Dog by Marshall & Deskevich
1 cup wheat germ
2- 4oz jars baby food (meat or vegetable flavor)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a bowl combine the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the greased baking sheet. Flatten the balls with the back of a fork. Then bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool the treats on a wire rack.
For variation: Add 1 tbs pureed garlic to ward off fleas, or 2 tbs ground flax seed meal for a shiny coat.
Have you ever tried taking group photos with dogs?..I think it's impossible...especially when treats are involved. So Sampson got to be the lucky model in the photos...I'll have to make some more treats so y'all can meet the other dogs.
Oliver, our dalmatian, says "Arf, arf"--that's" thank you, thank" you in dog speak!!
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Bonnie
Tell us more about your dogs. I'm a sucker for that stuff. Our one boy, Scooper, may be deaf, but he didn't listen to me anyhow.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your Sampson!! What a handsome boy!!! And lucky to get homemade treats. Miss Lambeau gets carrots, apples and sweet potatoes :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make these.
ReplyDeleteDo you mind if I reprint (full credit of course) this post for my weekly "A DOGABLY PAWFECT SATURDAY" POST?
The new husband wants a dog, this will be fun! Thanks Bo.
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ReplyDeleteNo, I don't mind...feel free to use it however.
This is awesome. Love Sampson. My dog, Molly will love this. Thanks, Bo.
ReplyDeleteI have never made treats for my dog. I can't believe it is so easy! I am going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteBAH! I LOVE his esp. since I also have three dogs. I am on my way to the market tonight and will be buying the ingredients. Will blog about how it goes. haha
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love this!!!! I know my little guy will be so happy to get home baked treats! Sampson is adorable btw! ^_^
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