Recipes
Making your own homemade treats is easier than you think. Although it won’t necessarily save you time, it will definitely save you money. Plus, you will know exactly what’s in the dog treats.​​
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Basic Two Ingredient Recipe
If you’ve never made treats before, start with a basic two-ingredient dog treat such as flour and yogurt. Use a flour that is easy to handle (such as wholemeal flour) and combine the two ingredients to make a dough. If the dough is too dry, add more yogurt until you get the correct consistency. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour. Simple treats like these should be baked for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Once you have mastered your basic two-ingredient treat, you can experiment with different ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ ingredients to see what flavor your dog enjoys best. Below are a few healthy choices to get you started.
Healthy Ingredients
Blueberries
Oat flour or rolled oats
Chickpea flour
Rye flour
Watermelon
Baby food
Unsweetened apple sauce
Peanut butter
Low-sodium broth
Eggs
Canned pumpkin
Banana
Yogurt
Lean Meats
Apples with seeds removed
Oranges with seeds removed
Carrots
Green beans
Cucumbers
Zucchini
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Toxic Ingredients
No matter how careful you are, your dog might find and swallow something they shouldn't.
Keep the number of your local vet, the closest emergency clinic, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center -- (888) 426-4435 -- where you know you can find it.
And, if you think your dog has eaten something toxic, call for emergency help right away.
Chocolate
Grapes, Raisins, Sultanas, and Currants
Artificial Sweeteners (Xylitol)
Onions and Garlic
Coffee, Tea and other Caffeine
Alcohol
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Macadamia Nuts
Dairy Products
Corn on the Cob
Avocados
Bread Dough
Milk and dairy products
Salt