Gone to the Dogs. I usually groan every time I go to PetSmart and look at the price of the “good” dog treats. I mean, buying the “cheap” ones isn’t an option because my dog is a little king and is spoiled rotten. He should get the Snickers of doggie goodies, right? However, I thought it might be fun to try to make some homemade dog treats to see how Einstein likes them. I mean, why should my baking serve just the humans in the house?
Einy should reap some benefits as well! I was going to make some beef-flavored treats, but I thought that Einstein would enjoy peanut butter better since he DOES go crazy for some good PB. Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 cup natural peanut butter 1 cup low-fat milk Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. The judge’s verdict: “Can I PLEASE eat them ALL???” Retriever Retriever, Pumpkin Eater | Simmer Till Done. Cleo wasn’t feeling well. Our four-year old black Lab had a problem, in that special dog way of having a problem, the kind that finds you outside at 3 a.m., wondering how she ate a paper towel, a pen, six bagels and their bag.
Of course dog owners know that goes with the territory, and messy territory it is. But a few years back our vet gave me some swell advice, the sort of helpful tip you never forget: pumpkin. Turns out pumpkin, in addition to filling pies, soups, and being eminently carve-able, works a certain enzyme magic on stomach irritation. Does it work on people? Would she? No. And no. And no way. So I mixed it with her food – and for a time, she snubbed the food. Rolling dough got her attention… …and while they cooled on the counter, she even forgot the edible bits in the yard. Cleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons dry milk 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour * 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Homemade Dog Treat Recipes! Homemade Dog Treat Recipe: Birthday Cake for Pups. Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits Recipe.