Puppy treats

[feather]

I searched all over for puppy treats and got some bone shaped cookie cutters. I wanted to make them for my aunt's new puppy.

I couldn't find a recipe, but it is cooking, so I thought it belonged here.

I used the food processor.

Oatmeal, cheese, turkey broth, 2 eggs.

Just mix it up until the oats are cut smaller and it starts to stick together in a ball. Roll out with wheat flour, bake for 25 minutes at 350 deg F. Then dehydrate at 125 deg F until very very dry.

The second 'recipe' is oatmeal, wheat flour, sweet potatoes (cooked), eggs, and turkey broth, process until a ball of dough, roll out bake and then dehydrate.

Things not to make for dogs: chocolate, onions, avocados, alcohol, and legumes and green beans that might be under-cooked. These things can be toxic to dogs. Keep them safe.

[Skandi]

Avocado is not actually poisonous to dogs it's an internet rumor that got out of hand. the stone is dangerous for obvious reasons. can't see me ever feeding it to them they are way to expensive for dog food, but that's another matter.
www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/avocado/

[Use Less]

Did you google "dog biscuit recipes"? I was curious, so I just did. What you're using sounds fine, but I found recipes that include apple, pumpkin, peanut butter, or bacon, with no trouble at all. Didn't open any of the pages, so for all I know, there are others, or variations.

[feather]

Skandi, good to know.
Use Less, yep, googled it all. It's not like I'm going to buy a recipe book for pets, since, we don't have any current pets.
I only had two kinds of broth frozen right now. Turkey and Ham. I smelled and tasted the turkey broth, it was delicious. I'm hoping the pup likes it. Her name is Grace.

[feather]

YAY, a success. Grace liked both kinds. I'd make those again.
If I didn't want to dehydrate them, I could dry them in the oven at 170 deg F for a day.
And of the ingredients, there is no reason for humans not to eat them, but I didn't try them!

[dustawaits]

Why feed sweet potatoes to puppies/dogs?
I see it in all dog foods as a filler mainly. It can cause bloat.
My companion dog that I lost in September certainly could not tolerate sweet potatoes.
I know she had problems but there are people that cannot eat sweet potatoes.

[feather]

dustawaits ,

www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-sweet-potatoes/

Why Sweet Potatoes Are Good for Dogs

Sweet potatoes provide an excellent source of dietary fiber, which helps the digestive system function more effectively. Eating fiber on a regular basis lowers the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers.

“Because sweet potatoes are a whole food, they are less likely to cause an immune response or damage to the digestive tract,” says Kathleen Standafer Lopez, a registered dietitian nutritionist. “This is why they are a popular source of carbohydrate in commercial dog foods.”

Sweet potatoes are also low in fat and rich in vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, potassium, and iron (each play a vital role in overall wellness). For example, vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy eyes, muscles, nerves, and skin. And vitamin C is critical for a properly functioning immune system. Studies have found that dogs, just like humans, show greater resistance to disease and have a better chance of recovery from injuries or illness when supplemented with vitamin C.

Unless this puppy is allergic to them, something we don't know. There is no reason not to give her sweet potatoes for this treat.

[dustawaits]

I agree if! But sweet potatoes have been a more recent dog food additive.

White potatoes likewise but they are apt to cause cardiac problems.