Pampering your dog with a homemade snack is a little joy. You know exactly what it contains, you check the ingredients, avoid sugars, salt, and additives. Here are 5 easy recipes that you can make in 30 minutes.
General Rules
- Never chocolate, raisins, onions, garlic, alcohol, sweeteners (especially xylitol: deadly).
- Never added sugars, salt, spicy seasonings.
- Snack = max 10% of daily calories.
- Store in a glass jar in a cool place for 1-2 weeks.
Recipe 1: Pumpkin and Chicken Cookies
Ingredients:
- 200g oatmeal flour.
- 100g cooked mashed pumpkin.
- 100g boiled chopped chicken.
- 1 egg.
Procedure:
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Form a dough and roll out (5mm thick).
- Cut into bone shapes or cubes.
- Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
- Let cool and cool down.
Crunchy, tasty, high in fiber and protein.
Recipe 2: Soft Banana Snacks
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mashed banana.
- 100g rice flour.
- 1 egg.
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (without xylitol!).
Procedure:
- Mix banana, egg, and peanut butter.
- Gradually add flour.
- Form balls size of walnuts.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 170°C for 20 minutes.
Soft, perfect as a reward during training.
Recipe 3: Frozen Chicken Broth Cubes
Ingredients:
- 500ml chicken broth (without salt, without onion).
- Water.
Procedure:
- Dilute the broth with water (50/50).
- Pour into ice cube molds.
- Freeze.
Perfect in summer to refresh your dog!
Recipe 4: Sweet Potato and Tuna Bites
Ingredients:
- 200g cooked and mashed sweet potato.
- 100g canned tuna in its own juice, drained.
- 1 egg.
- 50g rice flour.
Procedure:
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Form balls the size of cherries.
- Gently flatten.
- Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
Aromatic, irresistible, high in protein.
Recipe 5: Liver Cookies (the favorites!)
Ingredients:
- 200g boiled and blended chicken or beef liver.
- 200g oatmeal flour.
- 1 egg.
- 2 tablespoons of water if needed.
Procedure:
- Blend the boiled liver.
- Mix with flour, egg, and water if needed.
- Roll out to 5mm thick.
- Cut into small squares.
- Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.
"High-value" treats for serious training: the smell of liver drives any dog crazy.
Bonus Recipe: Coconut and Coconut Oil Snacks
Ingredients:
- 100g unsweetened shredded coconut.
- 100g oatmeal flour.
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- 1 egg.
Procedure:
- Mix everything, form balls.
- Bake at 170°C for 20 minutes.
Good for a shiny coat thanks to coconut oil.
Final Tips
- Start with small doses to test tolerance.
- Substitute wheat flour with oatmeal, rice, or chickpea flour: fewer intolerance issues.
- Store in an airtight jar, in a cool place or in the fridge.
- For overweight dogs: halve the quantities or use only as a "special treat".
In a nutshell
Making snacks at home for your dog is simple, fun, and allows you to control everything. Just a few ingredients, a lot of love, and shared joyful moments. Try one this morning!
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