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Make Dog Treats out of Hot Dogs

CHEAP dog treats! I was spending a fortune on dog treats training our puppy. I have since begun buying hot dogs and I slice them into thin discs. About half I cut again into 4ths. I use the smaller ones for training, when you need to use many in one sitting. I have done them in the dehydrator and in the oven on a rack. I cook until crisp. They not only store well, but one pack makes A LOT of treats. Our dog even prefers these over the expensive store bought treats.
The price is about $3.49 for 8oz of store bought "real beef flavor treats vs. $1.00 lb (on sale of course!) 100% beef hot dog treats!

By Jen from Kennett Square, PA

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RE: Make Dog Treats Out Of Hotdogs

My Mom was a Vet, she always said feeding dogs meat is bad?
I use vegetarian dog food.

Post by ginai

RE: Make Dog Treats Out Of Hotdogs

We give our dog the nubs of carrots for a treat. He loves them. Apple cores too.

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Post by melody_yesterday

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I've tried the hotdogs treats, as well. I've found they tend to stick in their throats and cause them to cough. I will use them if I run out of my other treats. I've used cat food, also. It works great and the dogs love it. But, what I mainly use is deer meat or beef. My husband hunts, so we have lots of deer meat. But, I've used beef as well. I buy the least expensive beef roast I can find and boil it. After it cools, I cut it into thin slices and then into tiny cubes about 1/4". I freeze them in small ziplock bags so I can pull them out as needed. They last a long time.

Post By Artlady (Guest Post)

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Hot dogs are full of nitrates and fake stuff, not good for animals. Use ground beef, at least you know what is in it (if you get the organic kind).

Post by michawnpita

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I'd be afraid of the sodium content in these. How much salt can a dog have?

Post by lavonneann

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I don't think people food is good for dogs. Good idea, but not for my doggies.

Post by Wendopolis

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We used dried cat food as treats for our dogs when we were training them. They're small, and the dogs just love them.

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