Dog Treats

Everyone knows Halloween means treats. Kids go trick or treating, parties and goodies around the house. As we all also know, your dog should NEVER eat chocolate. So what can you do so your dog doesn't feel left out? But not spend a leg and a paw? And you like to cook --- why make your own dog treats of course. Below are several recipes sure to please any dog. All treats can be frozen to be brought out during the upcoming holiday season. This can also be a fun project with your family and friends, especially if you decorate for the season. Enjoy.

When you're cooking for your dog, steer clear of using ingredients that are toxic to him or her such as chocolate, coffee, citrus oils, grapes/raisins, macadamia nuts, walnuts, mushrooms and onions.

Remember that some methods of cooking or heating actually deplete some of the food's most important nutrients. However, if you make dog treats instead of buying those that are commercially made, you'll know exactly what your pet is eating, and can rest assured there are no harmful preservatives or chemicals being added.

One of the many recipes for homemade dog treats that use all-natural ingredients is a great way to be really sure your dog will thrive with healthy, safe food.

And remember with the holidays fast approaching, these treats make wonderful gifts for your friends.

Doggone Good YumYums

Use this delectable and easy to make dog treat recipe to make enough treats to keep your dog smiling all through the holiday season

1 lb. of finely ground raw liver,
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 to 3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tbsp dried parsley

Spread on a lightly greased piece of tin foil on a cookie sheet. The mixture will be VERY THICK –? like wet concrete! Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When it is done, peel off the tin foil, break the liver into pieces. Freeze in small packages and thaw as needed.

Cheese Please!

These Cheesy Dog Cookies Can Be Cut into Fun Shapes!

1 cup whole grain flour
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water or chicken broth

Mix first three ingredients. Slowly pour in broth or water, mixing constantly. Knead on floured board for a few minutes until you have a stiff dough. Add more flour if needed. Chill for 1 hour.

Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees oven for 15 minutes. Let cool in oven with the door slightly open till cold and firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh.

Snappu Vegetarian Delights

Makes a beautifully formed, crisp, tan-colored dog biscuit. Makes about 95 dog treats (using small biscuit cutter).

1 cup (250 ml) quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup (50 ml) margarine (butter)
11 cups (375 ml) hot water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp (15 ml) butter
1 cup (125 ml) powdered skim milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup (250 ml) cornmeal, stone ground
1 cup (250 ml) wheat germ
2 1 cups (625 ml) whole wheat
flour 1 cup (125 ml) rye flour
Wash: 2 Tbsps (30 ml) milk

Blend ingredients, roll out, using a bone shaped cookie cutter , arrange biscuits on waxed sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for roughly 20 minutes or less. Cool and feed to deserving dog.

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