Mary Allen
There are magic lights in the windows. Christmas music is playing on the radio and the smell of baked cookies and gingerbread is everywhere … yes, it’s Christmas time! And no doubt about it, your dogs will also be delighted with homemade treats during this time. But which ingredients are good for animals and which shouldn’t be used?
What Ingredients are Allowed in Dog Biscuits?
If you make your own dog biscuits for your furry friends, then you will know exactly what is included in its composition – so you can be sure that there are no dyes, attractants, or preservatives in the cookies for your pet, which means that you will specifically solve the problem of intolerance.
But which ingredients are right? In principle, there are practically no restrictions on the production of dog treats. Meat and fish, vegetables and fruits, dairy products, eggs, and cereals are popular as binders.
Note: If you must use ingredients other than the recommended recipes if in doubt, it is best to ask your veterinarian if this is a good idea.
What Ingredients Should You Avoid in Dog Biscuits?
It is very important to avoid chocolate and cocoa powder. The substances they contain can lead to serious heart problems or even chocolate poisoning in dogs – even a small amount of chocolate can be fatal to dogs.
Also, don’t for sugar, baking powder, garlic, raisins, some nuts, and spices in dog biscuits. Too many oils and fats are also not a good idea.
How Long do Homemade Dog Biscuits Last?
You should always let the treats cook well and bake until crisp. Whole-grain cookies can last up to three weeks if stored in a dry place.
However, if dog biscuits contain meat and fish, they should be served as fresh as possible due to the shorter shelf life – they can only be kept in the refrigerator for a few days. If you plan on baking the cookies ahead of time, you can simply freeze them.
Dog Cookie Recipes
Here we have collected some recipes for you:
With Tuna
Ingredients: 1 can of tuna in its own juice, 1 egg, some fresh parsley, chopped, flour, or oatmeal as desired.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 150 degrees and combine all ingredients in a bowl. Then form the dough into balls of the desired size, line the baking sheet with baking paper, and place the balls on top. All this is baked for 30 minutes.
With Cottage Cheese and Ground Beef
Ingredients: 150 g of cottage cheese, 6 tablespoons of milk, 6 tablespoons of sunflower oil, 1 egg yolk, 200 g of whole grain flour, 100-200 g of ground beef.
Directions: Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Now mix all the ingredients together, put the baking paper on a baking sheet, and put the dough on top. Bake everything for 30 minutes and then cut it into portions.
Wheat-Free (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients: 100 g corn or rice flour, 200 g liver sausage or tuna, 1 egg.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and combine all ingredients. Shape the dough into small balls and place it on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Then bake the balls for 30 minutes.
With Potatoes and Minced Meat (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients: 200 g potato flour, 100 g minced meat (beef, horse meat, bird hearts), 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons oil, about 50 ml water (as needed, depending on the consistency of the dough)
Directions: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and combine all ingredients. Then roll out the dough thinly (0.5 cm). Cut out thalers or squares, or cut out the shapes you want. Then bake the cakes for 25 minutes (adjust the temperature and duration according to the thickness of the biscuit). Let dry in a low oven to harden.
Cheese Crackers for Dogs
Ingredients: 100 g of grated cheese, 100 g of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 50 g of crumbled bread, 200 g of flour, 1 tablespoon of butter.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and stir the ingredients well (if the dough is too thick, just add a little water). Then small balls are formed from the crushed ingredients and spread on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake the crackers for 20 minutes and let them dry in the oven at about 50 degrees to make them crispy after baking.
Potatoes and Ham for Dogs
Ingredients: 2 boiled potatoes (mashed potatoes), 200 g of tender oatmeal, 50 g of diced ham, 50 g of grated cheese croutons, 5 tablespoons of butter, about 100 ml of water (amount as needed, depending on the consistency of the dough)
Directions: Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and stir everything. Then roll out the dough thinly (0.5 cm). Cut out thalers or squares, or cut out the shapes you want. Then bake the bites for 25 minutes. Let dry in a low oven to harden.
We wish you a pleasant pastime and bon appetit!