Some of the simplest treats you can make at home use foods you might already have on hand. Common ingredients include peanut butter, pumpkin puree, yogurt, applesauce (no-sugar-added varieties) and oats.
Ready to get started? Try the simple recipe below, and then look for more online. Simply search for “homemade dog treats.”
Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Dog Biscuits (Adapted from www.cupcakeproject.com and “You Bake ‘Em Dog Biscuits Cookbook”)
Ingredients:
Directions:
Let the treats cool completely before serving them to your dog. Store leftovers in an air-tight container left unrefrigerated for one week, or keep them in the refrigerator (in the air-tight container) for 3 weeks. You can also freeze the treats for up to 6 months.
Stacy N. Hackett is an award-winning writer with more than 25 years’ experience in the pet industry. She is the former editor of Pet Product News and a former staff editor with Cat Fancy, Cats USA, Critters USA and Ferrets USA. To learn more about her work, visit stacynhackett.vpweb.com.
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