All recipes are the copyright of the recipe owners and not to be considered the property of this website owner. Recipes are provided as a courtesy for your research and information. All recipes should be considered fully, prior to administering to your pet. Please consult your pets veterinarian to ensure these recipes are right for you pet and that they meet the specific nutritional guidelines for your breed and/or type of animal. The following chart is a useful guide when considering a "Home" recipe, but nothing replaces your vet when caring for your pets well-being.
Basic Nutritional Needs
Here is a chart which breaks down the basic nutritional needs for dogs. Remember proteins (primarily) come from animal sources, meats, fish, poultry dairy. Fats can be found in animal products as well as whole-grains. The main sources of carbohydrates are vegetables and grains.
Recommended Content of Dog Foods
Non-working
Adult
Young Adult
Pregnant Bitch
Working or Stressed Adult
Puppy or Lactating Bitch
Protein
16%
20%
24%
Fat
10%
12%
14%
Carbohydrate
44%
38%
32%
Calories from protein
20%
24%
28%
Vitamins and minerals
A
B
C
A - Values recommended by the National Research Council
B - Values for "A" plus 10%
C - Values for "A" plus 10%
Chart from Dr. Ben E. Sheffy, James A Baker Institute for Animal Health, Cornell University
Foods To Avoid
There are some ingredients which have been shown to cause illness (or death) in some dogs. Included in that list are:
Grapes
Raisins
Onions
Garlic
Chocolate
Artificial sweeteners or artificial fats
Raw meat*
Some of these foods may be fine in small "seasoning" quantities but to be sure, always consult with your pet's veterinarian and follow his/her advise. You can also visit our ASPCA link for a list of foods you may be concerned about.
*Raw Meat - Raw meats and poultry can contain bacteria, salmonella, or parasites or viruses. Your dog can suffer from food poisoning just as humans can. Only cooking will make these foods safe for consumption.
Toxic/Safe Foods Resource
ASPCA - American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals has a good resource for learning about foods that are toxic (or not) for your pets. Food List
*About Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on the ingredients as listed and calculated using USDA standard nutritional information. If you adjust the recipe by adding or subtracting ingredients then this will affect the actual nutrient totals. Also the nutrient totals will vary with the total number of treats you actually produce.
Storing Dog Treats
In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. That being said, there are two main variables that determine storage time - the amount and type of fat in the recipe and your local weather conditions. If your recipe uses fats such as butter, or meat bits or juices then it will be more prone to rancidity than a recipe that uses some vegetable oil or shortening. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.
Refrigeration and Freezing - Refrigeration will prolong the life of more fragile dog treats. Make sure to store in a tightly sealed container or zip lock bag. You can also freeze most treats in zip lock freezer bags. Allow to thaw completely before use.
Alexander's Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Treats
Whole wheat flour, creamy peanut butter, vanilla, rolled oats, white lour, eggs, vegetable oil.
Yield: About 30, 3inch treats I N G R E D I E N T S
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cups safflower oil
2 medium eggs
3 tablespoons peanut butter (sugar free if possible)*
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cups rolled oats
Additional flour for rolling
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Mix water, oil, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla with a wire whisk. Add flours, cornmeal, and oats. Combine with a mixer.
Take one-third of the dough and place on a floured surface. Flour top of dough. Gently knead, adding more flour as necessary to form a pliable dough (This will require
a substantial amount of flour). Roll out to 1/2 - 3/4 inch thickness and cut shapes using cookie cutters. Repeat until all dough is used.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 400 F, 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness of biscuits . Leave in oven 20 minutes after turning oven off to crisp. Store in an airtight container.
*Nutrients based on peanut butter with sugar
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 Treat
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100.61
Calories From Fat (45%) 45.58
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5.15g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.56g 3%
Cholesterol 16.36mg 5%
Sodium 13.57mg 1%
Potassium 56.70mg 2%
Carbohydrates 11.16g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 5%
Sugar 0.30g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 9.92g
Protein 2.64g 5%
Baby Beef Dog Treats
This recipe is flavored using beef (or other flavored) baby food.
Yield: Makes approximately 2 dozen doggie biscuits.
I N G R E D I E N T S
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8-10 tablespoons water
2 small jars (about 2.5oz each) strained baby food (beef, chicken, lamb, or liver)
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and knead for about 3 minutes. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter and place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 min.
Nutrition Facts*
Serving size: 1/24 of a recipe (1.2 ounces)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147.68
Calories From Fat (44%) 65.44
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.45g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.69g 3%
Cholesterol 17.73mg 6%
Sodium 73.97mg 3%
Potassium 59.92mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 16.77g 6%
Fiber 1.07g 4%
Sugar 1.11g
Protein 3.48g 7%
*About Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on the ingredients as listed and calculated using USDA standard nutritional information. If you adjust the recipe by adding or subtracting ingredients then this will affect the actual nutrient totals. Also the nutrient totals will vary with the total number of treats you actually produce.
Basic Dog Biscuit Treats
Homemade dog treats are fun to make and healthier than many of the store-bought versions.
I N G R E D I E N T S
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup corn meal
1 teaspoon iodized salt
2 teaspoons bone meal (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 large eggs mixed with a 1/4 cup beef broth beef broth
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Grease cookie sheets.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add oil, peanut butter and egg mixture and stir to combine. Knead the dough for 2 -3 minutes until it holds together well adding additional broth if the dough is too stiff. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
Roll dough out to about 1/2" thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with a knife or your favorite cookie cutter.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and allow the biscuits to dry in the over for 2 hours or overnight. Once cooled they can be stored in zip lock bags.
Cheesy Dog Biscuit Treats
Homemade dog treats are fun to make and healthier than many of the store-bought versions.
I N G R E D I E N T S
1 cup rolled oats (such as Quaker)
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup Boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chicken or beef flavored instant bouillon
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 - 3 cups whole wheat flour.
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
Grease cookie sheets.
In large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine and boiling water; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a stiff dough.
On floured surface, knead in remaining flour until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, 3 to 4 minutes. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with bone shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes on until golden brown. Cool completely. Store loosely covered. Makes 3 1/2 dozen large dog biscuits or 8 dozen small dog biscuits.
Rise and Shine
Description
Bark-o-licious Breakfast
Ingredients
3
Eggs
1/2 C
Skim milk
1
Cooked chicken breast
1 C
Light cream
1 C
Uncooked broccoli
1/2 C
Uncooked parlsey
1 C
Uncooked oatmeal
Small portion cheese (optional)
Directions
This is for one large dog. Rearrange the measurments according to your dog's size and food needs.
1. Crack eggs and pour them into a container (keep shells for later). Pour the 1/2 cup of skim milk in with the eggs. Beat the eggs and milk together with a fork until the mixture foams.
2. Collect the cooked chicken breast (remove bones if it isn't boneless), the brocolli, the parsley, the oatmeal and the cream, and the egg shells and put them in the blender. Blend well.
3. Put the chicken mixture in a bowl and put in the microwave for 40 seconds.
4. While the chciken mixture is in the microwave, put the egg mixture in a frying pan. Fry and stir constantly until cooked.
5. Take the chicken mixture out of the microwave and stir. Put it back in for another 20-30 seconds.
6. Put the scrambled eggs in a bowl. Let the chicken mixture cool, and then pour it on top of the eggs. Cover with more fresh parsley and a very small portion of shredded cheese (cheddar is best) for flavour.
7. Serve to your pooch and watch him/her gobble it up!
NOTE: This recipe is not intended for the only meal of the day. It does not have all of the necessary requirements for a healthy dog. It needs to be supplemented with other meals at other times of the day. This meal should also not be given to an overweight dog, as it will not help in the losing of weight.
How about a Birthday ???
Description
A cake for you dog
Ingredients
1 lb
Ground beed extra lean
1 C
Oatmeal
1/2 C
Cracker crumbs
Directions
1.Using electric mixer, blend all items together until completely blended.
2.Pour into an oblong cake pan sprayed with non-stick spray.
3. Bake in oven at 350 for 25- 35 minutes.
4. Allow to cool.
5. Carefully invert on to plate and frost with non-fat sour cream or imitation potato topping.
6. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
How About Healthy?
Description
A Healthy Hound
Ingredients
1 C
One minute oats
1 C
Raw grated vegetables (cabbage is ideal)
1 t
Brewers yeast
1 t
Kelp powder
1 T
Honey
1 T
Canola oil
1
Egg
1 C
Natural yogurt
Directions
Prepare one minute oats as per directions on box
Mix in grated vegies ,honey,and oil then let cool.
After it has cooled a little mix in remaining ingredients
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