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Homemade dog treatsare easy to make with peanut butter and coconut oil! Because this dog treats recipe uses just a few simple, real food ingredients, making them will save you money and they’re healthier for your dog, too!
Keeping Maybelline’s dog treat tin filled with healthy dog treats makes me feel like I’m winning! Especially when I know theyare made with coconut oil, which I’ve read can be good for her coat. I’ve also made her these Frozen Bone Yard Pumpkin Dog Treats that she also loves!
My sweet girl Maybelline loves to snack just as much as the next dog, but she is picky!
In fact, she will not eat the red colored dog biscuits at the pet store. The checkout gal is learning and will dig around in the box looking for a plain one just for her. To make her look even more like a princess, she very very gently takes a treat, then takes her sweet time eating her treats. It can take her at least 1 minute or more to eat a simple dog treat. She’s picky…… another fun fact…. she will NOT drink out of the dog fountain at the dog park or another dogs bowl. I don’t blame her. Have you seen how some of those dogs drool? Not very lady like at all.
So I guess she’s really a germaphobe princess. (I kinda like that trait)
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This recipe for dog treats is easy to make. It uses whole wheat flour because that is the healthiest option for most dogs. However, like humans, some dogs also have sensitivity to grains. If this is the case with your dog, you can make the recipe using a gluten free flour.
Homemade Dog Treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Easy to make healthy dog treats for your pet.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Combine all ingredients into your mixing bowl, I used my kitchen-aid mixer, but a hand mixer works great too.
Mix on Medium until well blended.
Placing your dough on a floured surface, and knead.
Roll it out. Mine kept looking like it would crumble apart, so I didn't roll it out too thin.
Cut out your shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet. I poked holes with a fork in case they wanted to bubble, but mostly because it looked like I knew what I was doing. 🙂
Bake for 10 minutes.
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Homemade dog food and homemade dog treats are becoming more and more popular. There are so many great recipes out there, as well as many options forfresh dog food deliveryservices for those who can’t find the time but still have all the benefits of “homemade”.
Whole wheat flour is packed with nutrients for your pup, like fiber, protein, and antioxidants. You can use all-purpose flour in a pinch, but it won't provide as many nutrients. Eggs are great for dogs and add protein, fatty acids, and vitamins to their diet.
Dogs love the combination of peanut butter and bananas, and these treats are a perfect blend of both. Mash up a ripe banana, mix it with a spoonful of peanut butter, and add some oats for texture.Shape the mixture into small balls and bake until golden brown. Your pup won't be able to resist these drool-worthy treats!
Once you can calculate dry matter, you can figure out the exact percentage of protein, fat, and fiber contained in the product using these formulas: True protein = Crude protein ÷ dry matter x 100. True fat = crude fat ÷ dry matter x 100. True fiber = crude fiber ÷ dry matter x 100.
Dogs don't need to consume flour, and it can be the source of allergies for many pets. But flour is included in many dog foods and treats to help bind ingredients. You'll want to lean more on whole-grain flours—flours in which the whole grain is used and all the natural nutrients from the grain remain in the flour.
Flour in and of itself is not toxic at all to dogs. Since it was not a dough containing yeast, she should not have any issues with eating it, although that is quite a lot for a small dog.
Dog biscuits come in all shapes, sizes, and quality levels. When you take a closer look at their labels, you'll notice most are made from corn, wheat, and other fillers. Those famous bone-shaped biscuits--their top ingredients are wheat flour, wheat bran, bone meal, and poultry by-product meal.
Easy Homemade Dog Treats are made with just 3 ingredients! All it takes is banana, peanut butter, and oats and you can make these cute cookies for your pup, or for a doggy friend of yours. Not only are these easy to make, but they are so much more affordable than store-bought treats and dogs LOVE them!
So, how much should I charge for homemade dog treats? Homemade dog treats sell for between $15 and $25. They should be priced based on how much it costs you to produce them including the ingredients, packaging, and other selling fees. There should be a minimum of 30% profit margin on homemade dog treats.
There is no requirement that pet food products have premarket approval by the FDA. However, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that pet foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled.
A: No.A processed pet food, including treats, cannot be made in a residential home. All processed pet foods must be made in an approved facility. Acceptable types of facilities include: private or shared commercial kitchens, restaurant/church/school kitchens, commercial facilities.
Is Oatmeal Good for Dogs? Plain, cooked oatmeal can be a great addition to your dog's diet. This heart-healthy breakfast is rich in soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins that help support your dog's coat and skin. The high fiber content helps promote digestion and weight management.
' The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products. Xylitol is the only ingredient in peanut butter that's bad for dogs.
Is Honey Safe for Dogs? Honey is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities. It contains natural sugars and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is also used as a sweetener in many foods and beverages.
CAN YOU USE ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR? Yes you can. If you don't normally have whole wheat flour on hand you can substitute all-purpose for these Dog Treats. The reason we use whole wheat is that it adds a little more nutritional value and the texture is a little thicker using that.
For pet owners looking for a healthy way to treat their furry friends, coconut flour may be the perfect choice. Not only does it offer a rich source of high-quality protein, but its high levels of medium chain triglycerides are also beneficial in supporting fatty acid balance in the body.
A wheat and gluten free grain which dogs can easily digest. It has soothing stomach properties and can help to expel toxins. Rice is also known to calm the nervous system and may help fight depression (yes, our furry kids also can get the blues, especially when left alone too long).
It's less nutritious than oat flour but still a great option for dogs with sensitive stomachs or allergies to wheat. Brown rice flour includes more fiber and protein compared to white rice flour and can contribute to a balanced diet.
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It can take her at least 1 minute or more to eat a simple dog treat. She’s picky…… another fun fact…. she will NOT drink out of the dog fountain at the dog park or another dogs bowl. I don’t blame her. Have you seen how some of those dogs drool? Not very lady like at all.
