Homemade Dog Treats
In a large bowl, combine any of these ingredients (you don't need to use them all and you can be flexible with the amounts):
- 1 can of pumpkin (pure pumpkin, not the sugary filling)
- 1 can of yams or a cooked sweet potato (rinse the yams)
- 1 bag of boil-in-a-bag brown or white rice
- 1 can of chicken
- 1 cup of frozen or fresh blueberries
Mix together (I use my hands, it's messy but easy). Pack the mixture in spare ice cube trays and freeze until solid. If you use the ingredients exactly as above, using normal can sizes, it will fill about 2 trays. When frozen, just pop out and store in Ziploc bags.
Good even for most sensitive stomachs and a nice, cool treat for a hot summer day. I microwave one cube for my dogs and mix with their kibble in the AM. They absolutely LOVE them!
By Beth from Jackson, MI
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RE: Homemade Dog Treats
I'm a dog keeper and I should be aware of those harmful ingredients for my dog if I want quality homemade dog treats for my 3 dogs. I agree, as dog owners, we should stay informed by educating ourselves by visiting authority sites like ASPCA, though there are also great websites out there that provide informative articles on keeping our dogs healthy and happy. Good thing other sites do post free recipes using natural, healthy ingredients for our homemade dog treats. I like this website for dog related articles, recipes, and dog treats. They have tons of inspiring and informative articles, plus homemade recipes for our dogs!
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Post by colshe
RE: Homemade Dog Treats
I guess I would watch out for the sodium content if using cans also. I make homemade natural treats and although it would be easier most of the time to use some things, I just can't. NOT downing this poster, just an idea to watch for.
Post by Trundgirl
RE: Homemade Dog Treats
What is a can of chicken? I have never heard of canned chicken.
Post By Ann (Guest Post)
RE: Homemade Dog Treats
Large amounts of garlic can cause issues.
However, one 1/2 of a medium clove of garlic every other day should not cause any problems for a dog.
Cats tend to be a little more prone to garlic activated anemia as the garlic does not disperse through their systems as well as it does with dogs.
So I would say yes for giving dogs garlic and no for giving it to cats.
Post by flip195
RE: Homemade Dog Treats
Homemade dog treats and meals from people foods are great, but it is important to keep in mind what foods are harmful to our pets before creating any of the treats over the 'net. There are tons out there, but the ASPCA has a list of foods to avoid, so you do not harm your beloved animals and can be printed for reference.
If you desire to make a recipe that includes a harmful ingredient, I would suggest substitution.
After paying a lot of money for my pet, it doesn't make sense to create ill health and high medical expense when not necessary.
What really surprises me is that some vets will recommend certain ingredients that are harmful like garlic powder. It then becomes the decision of the owner who do you listen to, the vet who has had years of education and experience, the ASPCA or loving pet owners. Do the research first and then make up your mind.
Post by Lorelei
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