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Special Treats for the Pampered Pet

By Cyndi Roberts
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Date: 12/08/2004 Topics: Make Your Own > Pet Food and Items | Pets > Cat Food Recipes | Old Categories > Pets  
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This holiday season don't forget one of the most important members of the family! Try these recipes for your special pet.

Dog Treats

Biscuit dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Glaze:

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Preheat the oven to 275°. In a large bowl: combine the flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, peanut butter, vegetable oil, honey, baking powder and water. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheets.

In a small bowl, mix together the egg and milk. Brush the glaze on the biscuits.

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until biscuits are golden and firm.

Kitty Treats

  • 1 Can tuna packed in oil
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In large bowl, mash the tuna with oil. Add flour and milk and mix well. Fold in beaten eggs and up to 1/2 cup water.

Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Place treats 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn treats and bake 10 more minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool completely and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Allow treats come to room temperature before serving.

If you have a friend who has a special pet, have fun and surprise him this year with a gift for his pet. Fill a jar with some of these homemade treats and tie a bandanna around the top. When the treats are gone, the pet can wear the bandanna!

About The Author: Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi-weekly newsletter and founder of the website of the same name. Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to find creative tips, articles, and a free e-cooking book. Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e-course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill".

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By Jenna (Guest Post)
My vet had told me dogs was not allowed to have dough so is this fine to make for her?

RE: Special Treats for the Pampered Pet

Posted on 04/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Guest (Guest Post)
The use of a bandana was mentioned....PLEASE NEVER put a bandana around a cat's neck!!! Cats love to jump & climb, and they have been known to get killed when something around their neck such as a collar or bandana gets caught on an object such as a fence post!!! This type of accident could occur indoors as well. Sure, cats look cute wearing a bandana, but they are cats! Let a cat live a natural life & wear the bandana yourself around your neck or waist.

Posted on 08/31/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By ThriftyFun (3107) Profile Blog! Contact
Cyndi was kind enough to get back to us quickly, it's 1/2 cup water.

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By ThriftyFun (3107) Profile Blog! Contact
Not sure either. We sent an email to Cyndi, we will post when she writes back.

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By FlaKathy (77) Contact
Cyndi,

One of the ingredients for the Kitty Treats is "1/2 cup eater." I'm sorry, but I don't have ANY idea what this is or should be. Can you please clarify?

Thanks,
Kathy

Posted on 12/08/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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