Who says our K-9’s are always happy with their commercial dog food? Well, you sure can agree that they deserve a good old homemade dog food every once in a while. This homemade dog food recipe will make your pets bark and jump in happiness. Plus, this recipe is a very healthy and sumptuous K-9 meal. So what are you waiting for?
15 Homemade Dog Treats | Recipes and Instructions
We hope you love these fantastic dog treats as much as we do! Make them with love and share them with that special pet.
1. Homemade Dog Biscuits
There’s no better way to spoil the one you love than by baking homemade treats. Why should your dog be any different? Plus, buying treats every month can get expensive. This dog biscuit recipe will get your dog’s tail wagging, and keep some extra money in your pocket.
(via DIY Ready, click here for full tutorial)
2. Cheddar Seaweed Treats
Ok, so this combination of ingredients may not be your conventional puppy pallette tastes and flavors, but why not give it a try? All you need is some cheddar cheese, a nori sheet, ginger, brown rice flour and water – easy peasy!
(via Doggy Dessert Chef, click here for full tutorial)
3. Sweet Potato Dog Chew Treats
Dehydrated sweet potatoes will take dogs a while to eat and can serve as system regulators for this very reason. They are totally natural and made from a healthy whole food. Since the folks at 17 Apart don’t have a dehydrator they decided to make their own version of these treats and the results fared fairly well. Check it out!
(via 17 Apart, click here for full tutorial)
4. Turkey Woof Balls
This puppy munchin’ snack is a take on a Swedish meatball which is both dog and human friendly! Our friends from Sweet Paul mix the meat balls up with some rice or pasta and some dried good quality dog food. Another great option for your dog’s consumption!
(via Sweet Paul, click here for full tutorial)
5. Three Ingredient Homemade Dog Ice Cream
Since we’re Texas-based we know how noteworthy ice-cold recipes can truly be. So we thought this recipe for homemade doggie ice cream was necessary, to say the least! If your dog is living in 100° weather this summer then perhaps this is a recipe you absolutely must try at home.
(via Dog Milk, click here for full tutorial)
6. Pop’s Pizza Dog Treats
These crunchy little bones are baked with chopped sun dried tomatoes, grated cheese, blended whole wheat flour, cornmeal and chopped parsley. The owners of an online bakery for dogs called the Jersey Doggie Diner were the inventors of these best selling treats, it’s no wonder this is a recipe you have just got to try.
(via The Cottage Market, click here for full tutorial)
7. Peanut Butter and Bacon and Pumpkin Dog Treats
The folks at Nerds and Nonsense love to endlessly spoil their dogs, or at least that’s the way they’ve made it seem. So if you’re at all similar in this regard, or even a tad over-indulgent, then maybe this is the right 45-minute recipe for you (…or your dog, rather). If you don’t mind feeding your dog some bacon and you know it will not suffer from these dire consequences then go ahead, treat your puppy right!
(via Nerds and Nonsense, click here for full tutorial)
8. Homemade Dog Pill Pockets
Having to make your dog take its pills is extremely taxing. No one likes to see their lil’ doggies struggling to swallow medication, which is why this recipe expecially stands out – it makes for a simpler situation of your dog taking its pills. Luckily, these are very easily converted to organic, and gluten free with a few simple substitutions for those that need it- use rice flour, and organic peanut butter to make them even healthier for your dog. You can substitute some of the flour in this recipe for flax seed.
(via Pet Coupons, click here for full tutorial)
9. No-Bake Coconut Dog Treats
Coconuts have become an increasingly popular food lately due to the boom of all its health benefits. Coconut improves heart health, is high in dietary fiber, assists in relieving stress on the pancreas and enzyme systems, and much more! So, why not include your furry friend in the trend and allow it to benefit, too? These dog treats, as the title indicates, do not require bake time, meaning in four easy steps your dog can be that much closer to going nuts for coconuts!
(via Pretty Fluffy, click here for full tutorial)
10. Gluten Free Puppermints
This blogger has two recipes for their squeaky clean puppermints! This recipe will be very easy for you if you’re used to juicing or are an avi smoothie maker, it will be likely that you already have the ingredients you need in your very own fridge! It’s peppermint and parsley by the pound in this picture – the truly perfect P’s for puppy breath.
(via My Dog’s Breakfast, click here for full tutorial)
10. Apple Brown Bunnies
If your dog loves chasing rabbits then it’ll love these apple brown bunnies treats! Equipped with cheddar cheese, these adorable bite-sized squares will get your dog’s hind legs hoppin’ and it’s jaw munchin’ in no time.
(via Bunny Roo Beagle, click here for full tutorial)
11. Carrot and Banana Natural Dog Treat Recipe
Talk bout healthy dog treats in about 35 minutes! These snacks are great for your dogs what with all the color and nutrients in carrots, they’re low calorie and high in fiber and beta carotene/vitamin A. As for the bananas, they are a high source of potassium and contain Vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects cells from damage and helps build cartilage.
(via 17 Apart, click here for full tutorial)
12. Cheesy Twists
This dog treat may as well have it all, it looks great for nibbling and chewing, the flavor is more than appetizing and the prep is easy. This homemade dog treat packs a taste explosion with three herbs, cheese and a savory puree.
(via Dog Treat Kitchen, click here for full tutorial)
13. Apple Yogurt Freezies
These dog treats only require three ingredients and minimal effort for big impact and lots of nutrients! There’s lot of Vitamin B which will prevent your dog’s skin from drying in the winter. The plain, unsweetened yogurt is an excellent source of calcium as well as protein, while the apple is packed with vitamins A, C and fibre. They’re also a refreshing alternative from the usual dry biscuit,
(via Pawsh Magazine, click here for full tutorial)
14. Buckwheat Salmon & Sweet Potato Dog Treats
The recipe at Design Sponge offers a gluten-free dog biscuit packed with nutrients. Loads of protein from the buckwheat (which is actually a berry and not in any way related to wheat) and salmon are tucked in with eggs, carotene-packed sweet potatoes and chlorophyll-rich parsley.
(via Design Sponge, click here for full tutorial)
15. Strawberry Kale Chicken Jerky
Kale is a true superfood that’s easy to incorporate into dog’s diets and is incredibly versatile in terms of preparation. But what makes kale truly tasty for dogs is when you mix it up with strawberry and chicken! Strawberries are also a great powerhouse of nutrition for pooches. They are high in fiber with loads of Vitamin C. So why not add some chicken for an extra kick of protein in there and call it a day? This is a recipe ou must try!
(via Doggy Dessert Chef, click here for full tutorial)
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